In this thought-provoking episode of Lines of Thought, Danna, Mohamed, and Ian dive into the mind of Sol LeWitt, one of the most influential conceptual artists of the 20th century. Together, they explore how a simple set of instructions can become a powerful, evolving work of art—and what that means for originality, ownership, and the definition of art itself. Through meaningful discussion, personal insights, and engaging questions, the group unpacks the deeper themes behind LeWitt’s famous wall drawings and reflects on how conceptual art challenges traditional ideas of authorship and creativity. Tune in to hear how this artist’s legacy continues to shape the way we see—and think about—art today.
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Episode 1025 | Wall Talk
This episode chews the ides of Sol LeWitt and his lais sez faire take on artwork. How if an artwork was originally established on the infrastructure of an institution could i be replicated somewhere else or is it forever to be seen there. Could it be even replicated authentically when instructions are attached. We talk philosophy, forgery, authentication, and the mind blowing process of Sol LeWitt
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Episode 2000 | Sol LeWitt’s Wall Drawings: Concept Over Creation
In this short podcast episode, we explore the fascinating world of conceptual art through the lens of Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings and the ongoing debate about authenticity, authorship, and originality. Using the case study of a major LeWitt piece owned by the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, we unpack what it means to “move” a work of art that exists primarily as an idea. Can a redrawn wall drawing still be considered the same artwork? What happens when someone follows LeWitt’s instructions without his approval? Join us as we question everything—from the role of artistic intent to the value of replication in conceptual art.
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Episode 1016 | One Man’s Bricks, Another Man’s Masterpiece
Join us in this episode of the ExploringArt Podcast as we dive into Carl Andre’siconic minimalist piece, Pile of Bricks.Together, Danny and Jorge break down thepower of simplicity and challenge what we’vealways thought about art.
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Episode 1030 | How can the artist become artwork?
What happens when the artist becomes theartwork? In this episode of Exploring ArtPodcast, hosts Abby, Nicko, and Mohameddive into the fascinating world of performanceart, examining Ben Vautier’s radical 1964piece where he sat in the street declaring,“Look at me. That’s all it takes; I’m art.”Was he truly art, or was it just a clever stunt?Join us as we unravel the history ofperformance art, explore the rebellious Fluxusmovement, and debate whether a person canreally be considered an artwork. From MarinaAbramović’s silent endurance to AndyWarhol’s modern-day influencer parallels, weconnect past and present to uncover whatdefines art in the first place.
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