Barely Emerging

Its the last episode of the season!This episode is a bit different. There is no research, no educational overtones, just 28 minutes of us ranting about things in the art world that have made us eyeroll so hard we needed an ice pack. It's more like "art rants and fuming" haha that's an episode 7 call back we have fun hereThank you so much for joining us for our first season, we had such fun making it. We will see you all in the new year!Our WebsiteInstagram

We would like to formally apologise to hyperrealism. For many years we were like "JuSt TaKe A pHoTo MaTe!", but then we googled it for two minutes and realised that there is more to it than just being technically impressive. Content warning for this episode, Sydelle uses the phrase "bussin". Links:Guy who does the honey ladiesPatricia PiccininiRobert GoberDuane HansonRon MueckBill Braun (crepe paper guy)Andrew GrassieOur websiteInstagram

On this episode we defend Abstract Expressionism, voted the #1 art movement most likely to baffle your snobby-ass grandparents.Links:Abstract ExpressionismThe IrasciblesMark RothkoJackson PollockOur WebsiteInstagram

This episode of Barely Emerging we give the word "Sublime" a quick Google and talk about what we found. Mainly, a lot of seascapes and long-dead artists with too many names. But also, we uncovered a rich catalogue of artists from throughout history who have sought to give face to their feelings of awe and inadequacy when confronted with the stupendousness of the natural world. Who have attempted to capture on canvas the feeling of overwhelm and wonderment that comes from pondering ones place in the vast and unknowable universe, and realising that they are but one diminutive cog in a machine that can, and will, survive long after they have ceased to be a part of it. Or, who have sought to understand and share the breathless love and quiet terror of existing under the weight of heaven.You know, fun little things like that.Links:Turner's SteamboatTurner's ShipwreckFriedrich's Wanderer Above the Sea of FogMartin's Last Judgement Triptych Our WebsiteYouTubeInstagram

On this highly informative episode of Barely Emerging, we learn that 'Kitsch' is derived from the German word for trash, and if you say it enough times on a podcast episode it loses all meaning.We also discuss contemporary artists who work within the kitsch aesthetic, and debate whether or not these artists can truly be considered kitsch or not.Artists mentioned include Paul Yore, Jeff Koons, Mab Graves, Troy-Anthony Baylis and Margaret Keane.Links:Paul Yore's Spectacular, SpectacularJeff Koon's Winter BearsMab Graves' DinoKittiesMargaret Keane's Big EyesOur WebsiteYouTubeInstagram

This episode, Riley O'Keeffe joins us for a paranoid rant about the conspiracies that have plagued the art world.Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" may be eyeroll-inducing, but what about rumours that Marina Abramovic is a cult leader? Or that the CIA assassinated Mary Pinchot Meyer?From Abstract Expressionism being Anti-Soviet propaganda, to the bizarre death of Mark Lombardi, we bunk and debunk some of the art world's most easily Google-able conspiracies.A trigger warning for this episode, some of the discussions include mentions of suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, drugs and murder. Links:Da Vinci ConspiraciesMarina Abramovic's CultWalter Sickert Is Jack The RipperMary Pinchot MeyerCarl Andre and Ana MendietaAbstract Expressionism and the Cold WarMark LombardiLombardiNetworks.netOur WebsiteYouTubeInstagramBarely Emerging