Not Art Historians

Edward Hopper: The Painter of Solitude

Join Zak and Lianne as they step into the serene yet mysterious world of Edward Hopper, the master of American realism. We’ll explore his lifelong partnership with fellow artist Josephine “Jo” Hopper, the tensions and inspirations behind their creative endeavors, and the secret stories hidden in his iconic paintings like “Nighthawks” and “Soir Bleu.” Dive into the silent dramas, the play of light and shadow, and discover why Hopper’s art continues to captivate us, even today. We’ll then discuss how a French artist has been living in a giant bottle floating on a Parisian canal, the most recent of his art pieces using confined spaces. Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians [https://www.instagram.com/notarthistorians/] Sources: * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCs6zgBFH4E * https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/hopp/hd_hopp.htm * https://www.theartstory.org/artist/hopper-edward/ * https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/american-art-n09939/lot.15.html [https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/american-art-n09939/lot.15.html] * https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/warhol-portrait-of-debbie-harry-resurfaces-french-artist-to-spend-10-days-in-a-bottle-student-buys-a-chagall-for-2-and-more-morning-links-for-july-31-2024-1234713185/ [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/warhol-portrait-of-debbie-harry-resurfaces-french-artist-to-spend-10-days-in-a-bottle-student-buys-a-chagall-for-2-and-more-morning-links-for-july-31-2024-1234713185/] * https://www.beauxarts.com/grand-format/jo-de-paris-lartiste-abraham-poincheval-va-vivre-dix-jours-dans-une-bouteille/ [https://www.beauxarts.com/grand-format/jo-de-paris-lartiste-abraham-poincheval-va-vivre-dix-jours-dans-une-bouteille/] * "Danse Macabre" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]

Jean-Michel Basquiat: Between Subways & Sothebys

Hosts Lianne and Zak dive into the life of iconic American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. They explore his beginnings in the NY graffiti scene before his meteoric rise to fame, relationships with the likes of Madonna and Andy Warhol, and untimely death. Today in Art unpacks Mark Zuckerberg commissioning a 7-foot sculpture of his wife. Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians [https://www.instagram.com/notarthistorians/] Sources * https://magazine.artland.com/basquiat-famous-paintings/ [https://magazine.artland.com/basquiat-famous-paintings/] * https://www.wikiart.org/en/jean-michel-basquiat/ironew-york-of-the-negro-policeman#:~:text=Basquiat's%20Irony%20of%20Negro%20Policeman,the%20white%20majority%20in%20America [https://www.wikiart.org/en/jean-michel-basquiat/ironew-york-of-the-negro-policeman#:~:text=Basquiat's%20Irony%20of%20Negro%20Policeman,the%20white%20majority%20in%20America]. * Chilvers, Ian and John Glaves-Smith. A Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art. Oxford University Press (2009), p. 503 * https://www.6sqft.com/new-yorker-spotlight-al-diaz-on-nyc-street-art-and-working-with-jean-michel-basquiat/ * https://www.villagevoice.com/jean-michel-basquiat-and-the-birth-of-samo/ [https://www.villagevoice.com/jean-michel-basquiat-and-the-birth-of-samo/] * https://www.sleek-mag.com/article/ultimate-guide-jean-michel-basquiat/ [https://www.sleek-mag.com/article/ultimate-guide-jean-michel-basquiat/] * https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/09/books/hyped-to-death.html [https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/09/books/hyped-to-death.html] * https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/5-interesting-facts-about-jean-michel-basquiat/17318/ [https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/5-interesting-facts-about-jean-michel-basquiat/17318/] * https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/mark-zuckerberg-wife-statue-priscilla-chan-daniel-arsham-1234714627/ * "Danse Macabre" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mess or Masterpiece? Exploring Jackson Pollock

Join Zak and Lianne as they delve into the chaotic life and art of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, the pioneer of drip painting. We’ll explore his struggles with alcoholism, volatile relationship with fellow artist Lee Krasner, and the rise of his unique artistic style. Today In Art will bring us to the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony! Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians [https://www.instagram.com/notarthistorians/] Sources: * https://www.jackson-pollock.com/biography.html * https://web.archive.org/web/20100615044835/http://serdar-hizli-art.com/abstract_art/jackson_pollock_psychoanalytic_drawings.htm * https://beatmuseum.org/pollock/jacksonpollock.html * https://books.google.com/books?id=DYZQAAAAMAAJ * https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-history/thomas-hart-benton-jackson-pollock/ * https://news.uoregon.edu/oq/the-curse-of-jackson-pollock-the-truth-behind-the-world-s-greatest-art-scandal * https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/arts/design/06kligman.html?ref=obituaries * https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/paris-olympics-drag-queen-performance-the-last-supper-controversy-1234713050/ * "Danse Macabre" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Loose Lautrec: From Nobility to the Brothels

Dive into the Belle Époque world of Toulouse Lautrec with Zak and Lianne! We’ll cover his friendship with Vincent van Gogh, how he went from the nobility to stays at both brothels and an asylum, and his recipe for porpoise (actually). Today in Art will explore what happens when artist Ilê Sartuzi steals from the British Museum …only to give it all back the same day. Follow us on Instagram @notarthistorians [https://www.instagram.com/notarthistorians/] * * * * * * * * * * * * "Danse Macabre" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Coco Chanel: Orphan, Nazi Spy, Fashion Icon

This week, Zak and Lianne unpack the life of iconic fashion designer - Coco Chanel. We’ll dive into her humble beginnings in an orphanage, a morphine addiction, and her dark WWII ties to the Nazis. Today in Art will pay tribute to a professional athlete turned thief who made off with masterpiece “The Scream”! Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians [https://www.instagram.com/notarthistorians/] Sources * https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/coco-chanel-interesting-facts-fashion-designer-1203240614/ * https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240220-the-truth-about-coco-chanel-and-the-nazis * https://www.instyle.com/who-is-coco-chanel-5344119 * https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/designers/a743/coco-chanel-secret-life/ * http://www.hautehistory.co.uk/chanel-timeline/house-history-the-chanel-timeline#:~:text=1910,elegant%20style%20of%20its%20proprietor [http://www.hautehistory.co.uk/chanel-timeline/house-history-the-chanel-timeline#:~:text=1910,elegant%20style%20of%20its%20proprietor]. * "Danse Macabre" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/