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March Art Recipe (Hong Kong Basel Forecast/French Comedy "Art"/Mike Nelson/Immersive Drama The Burnt City/Ulay)

Duration: 0:29:58

The speaker introduces different art events and exhibitions happening in Hong Kong in March, including the Art Basel exhibition and various galleries in the Central and Wong Chuk Hang areas. The speaker encourages listeners to attend these events, even if they are not in the art industry, as it is a great opportunity to broaden one's horizons and enjoy the visual experience. The speaker also mentions the upcoming M+ museum and the various donated pieces from both Chinese contemporary artists and the daughter of the artist Zhao Wuji. Additionally, the speaker recommends attending auction previews and art talks. The talk concludes with the speaker sharing their recent love for art, including a French play that discusses deeper existential issues.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Art exhibitionsHong Kong

Summer Art Recipe (Thomas Demand/Wang Xingwei/London Graduation Exhibition and Summer Group Exhibition)

Duration: 0:43:12

The podcast discusses various summer art exhibitions in London, including group exhibitions showcasing well-known artists and graduating student exhibitions from various art schools such as UCLA, Royal College of Art, and Goldsmith. The exhibitions feature a range of mediums, such as paintings, sculptures, and installations. The speakers highlight some notable works and artists, including Angela Glajcar's wooden sculptures and the provocative photography of Lei Shijun. They also note the exhibition venues, which range from churches to public spaces. Overall, the speakers express admiration for the creativity and diversity of the exhibitions.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Art exhibitionsLondon

Art Fasting Report Conference!

Duration: 0:29:49

The hosts, Lan and Mao, have not updated their podcast for quite some time, prompting questions from their listeners about their whereabouts. In this episode, they answer these questions and update their recent activities. One interesting update they mention is their conversation with a cultural attaché from the Dutch embassy, which they recorded in English. Despite their initial fear of not being able to communicate effectively in English, they found the conversation to be insightful, particularly the attaché's perspective on the importance of experiencing performing arts. The hosts also share their recent experiences with modern dance performances and recommend several Dutch cultural institutions such as the Van Gogh Museum and Heineken brewery as must-visits.

Language: Chinese
Topics: ArtPerformance

The crossover of Burberry's blogging world: Artist Wang Hua's imagination about "chains"

Duration: 0:34:26

The "1 Song Ramble" podcast episode features a discussion with artist Wang Hua, who primarily works with materials like ceramics, glass tanks, and bamboo. Wang Hua graduated from Central Saint Martins in London in 2012 and later studied ceramics at the Royal College of Art in the UK. He lived and worked in Jingdezhen, a city famous for its ceramics industry in eastern China, before moving to Beijing. During the conversation, Wang Hua shared his experiences of working and living in Jingdezhen, where he learned the traditional techniques and processes of making ceramics. He also talked about the challenges and unexpected outcomes of working with ceramics, including the high risk of failure due to factors like weight distribution and temperature control.

Language: Chinese
Topics: ArtCeramics

Traveling with Art【25】Retro is also popular in the art circle

Duration: 0:06:15.630612

In this episode, we explore the development of neoclassicism in European art during the 18th century. Neoclassicism symbolizes a return to rational thought and human wisdom, reflecting on the past while contemplating the present. Unlike classicalism, neoclassicism is closely tied to social and political changes, aiming to revive the simplicity of ancient styles. The discovery of the ancient city of Pompeii in the 18th century sparked a renewed interest in classical art, influencing various fields like painting, literature, music, and design. Prominent figures like Winckelmann and Gombrich played pivotal roles in promoting neoclassical art, leading to a renaissance of classical ideals in Europe. The era also saw the rise of revolutionary ideas, closely linking neoclassicism to the French Revolution. As society embraced democracy and freedom, neoclassicism gained prominence as the dominant artistic movement, shaping the discourse of art and culture in Europe.

Language: Chinese
Topics: ArtNeoclassical ArtNeoclassicism

Traveling with Art【20】The artist finally broke up with the client’s father!

Duration: 0:05:04.159591

Art can also be locked in at 9pm on tinder for the next episode of traveling with art. In this episode, we will explore the golden age of 17th century Dutch art and how it broke up with the parents. We will lead the audience into the land of tulips and carriages to see how the Dutch thrived during this time. The Baroque style was born from the religious divide in Europe during this time, with the Catholic and Protestant camps representing different styles. In the Northern Netherlands, a simpler and more natural style emerged as a rejection of the opulence of the south. The region's prosperity was driven by trade, and they dominated European maritime trade with a population of less than 2 million people. With their independence from Spanish rule, they became one of the wealthiest regions of the time. The Dutch Golden Age was a time of prosperity in science and art, with a focus on genre painting. Middle-class citizens, enriched through trade, began investing in art and creating a market for art works. This led to a proliferation of art works, with over 1.3 million produced in just 20 years. Dutch artists had to create works first and then find buyers, unlike the commission-based system of the Renaissance. This relationship between artists and buyers gave rise to the gallery system and a more commercialized art market. For artists, this system offered economic independence but also came with its challenges of exploitation and competition. Artists had to constantly create new works to meet market demand, leading to a repetition of styles and subject matter. However, this focus on specialization also allowed for the creation of experts in their fields. The Dutch artists of the 17th century captured everyday life with simple and realistic depictions, showcasing a sense of freedom and relaxation in their work. The art of the Dutch Golden Age reflects a society that valued leisure and culture, embodying a newfound sense of freedom and self-expression.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Dutch Golden Age ArtArtistic Patronage

Dialogue with Bart Hofstede (He Fu), Cultural Counselor of the Dutch Embassy in China

Duration: 0:45:32

In this episode of "Art Knife", the host interviews Barksdale, the cultural attaché of the Netherlands embassy in China. The interview is conducted in English for better communication and cultural exchange. They discuss the impact of Covid-19 on cultural exchange and the work done by the embassy through online programs and collaborations with Chinese artists. They also touch upon the history and significance of Chinese art and architecture. The interview highlights the importance of cultural exchange in bringing people together and understanding different perspectives.

Language: Chinese
Topics: CultureCOVID-19

Cannes Film Festival: Stars shining brightly, not forgetting the environmental protection commitment

Duration: 0:11:11

The Cannes Film Festival, one of the largest film events in the world, has undergone an eco-transformation since 2021, with the organizers taking a series of environmental measures to tackle the environmental challenges. The festival has stopped using single-use plastic bottles, increased the use of electric cars, and promoted online ticket sales. However, the event generates three times more garbage during the festival period and leads to heavy traffic that causes excessive exhaust emissions. The festival's organizers have pledged to continue their commitment to the environment at the 75th Cannes Film Festival by implementing specific measures to reduce pollution. These measures include using 60% electric or hybrid cars in the official car fleet, reducing printing and promoting digital material, and recycling the red carpet. Moreover, the organizers have eliminated plastic bottles and cups and made the red carpet using recyclable materials. Finally, the festival has partnered with green organizations to address environmental issues, reducing the amount of waste generated during the event.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Film industryArtCannes

Traveling with Art【28】Do you really understand romance?

Duration: 0:05:10.011020

The TV series "Northern and Southern" is an adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel of the same name, depicting a love story set during the Industrial Revolution. The story follows a kind and independent woman from the southern countryside who falls in love with a cold and restrained man who is a textile magnate in the north. The romanticism and hardships of the Industrial Revolution in Europe are highlighted in this tale of contrasting characters, emphasizing the strong emotions and aesthetics of romanticism. The rise of romanticism in the 18th century was influenced by societal changes brought about by reforms, growing desire for freedom and democracy, and rejection of the overly rationalistic Enlightenment era. The romantic period saw a transition from neoclassicism to romanticism in literature and philosophy, with notable figures like Goethe in literature and Beethoven in music. The emotional and imaginative expressions of romanticism are evident in the works of these artists. Romanticism's influence also extended to visual arts, transitioning French art from neoclassicism to romanticism in the tumultuous societal climate of 19th century France. The distinctions between romanticism and neoclassicism are not always absolute, as artists may draw influences from both styles. Artists like Delacroix in France and Goya in Spain are representative of the romantic period in their respective countries, embodying the emotional and free-spirited essence of romanticism in their works.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Literature and Television Adaptations19th-Century European Arts

Inventors of Oil Painting - Eck Brothers

Duration: 0:09:01.653288

From the elegance of Venus, but Picasso's unconventional entry into the modernist confusion, a master of virus-like art, listen to the original text of Western art history by Wen Ping Plains. The inventor of oil painting, in the Western art history, especially in the history of painting during the Renaissance, there are two centers, one is Italy, and the other is yours. In terms of the content and form of art, Dutch art and Italian art have completely different characteristics. Before we talk about the inventor of oil painting today, let's first introduce some geographical knowledge. Netherlands is actually Holland. In the language of Nederland, the Holland we usually say is just another name for Nederland. Related to Holland, there are Flanders and Holland, Netherlands, and Flanders are three interesting concepts, with deep historical origins in their names. Among them, Nederland is the oldest name and the largest range, covering Holland and Flanders. These three parts have a significant position in Western art history. For example, the brothers Van Eyck, who invented oil painting, represent Dutch art and the inventor of oil painting. This famous Rubens is called Flanders. Rubens, on the other hand, was a Dutch painter. However, these concepts are not strictly defined, just like the regions they belong to often overlap. Artists sometimes belong to one region, and sometimes they belong to another. So, an artist like the Van Eyck brothers can be said to be a Dutch artist, or they can be said to be a Flemish artist. Dutch art was given a loud title in terms of content, Realism, which is different from the religious subjects, mythological subjects, or aristocratic painting subjects of Italian art. Dutch artists focused more on common people. In terms of form, Dutch artists' works do not have the vibrant colors of the Venetian school or the perfect composition and thunderous force of Michelangelo and Da Vinci, but compared to their works, they do have a distinct feature. This feature can be expressed with a seemingly unrelated term, warmth, which integrates their neither strong nor weak colors with simple and clear compositions, and a simple and natural comparative. The greatest contribution of the Van Eyck brothers to art is that they invented the oil painting technique. Before this, the methods used were mostly tempera paint, egg tempera dries too quickly, which was a fatal weakness for Western painters who valued meticulous work. So they wanted to find a new method that had the advantages of egg tempera and could eliminate its disadvantages. Many people made this effort, but none were successful until the Van Eyck brothers finally found a great way to mix a very ideal medium, using this medium with pigments to be able to have the rich color expression of egg tempera painting style. One of the most famous paintings is the Arnolfini Portrait. Van Eyck's works are characterized by two things, realism and meticulousness. The people depicted in the painting are not like religious figures such as Venus or Apollo but rather ordinary people. And these two people are named individuals. The couple in the Arnolfini Portrait is very impressive, not because the composition is very intricate, but because of the mirror between the two figures. If you look carefully at the mirror, you can see all the details on the other side, such as the window, the backs of the couple, and even the painter himself. How do we know that this person is the painter himself? Because there is a clear inscription on the mirror, including the year of the work and the painter's signature. This work is very vivid, giving the impression of a scene from everyday life where a husband and wife, with the wife pregnant, are interacting in a domestic setting. The husband appears both happy and worried, happy to become a father but worried about the future of the child. The painting is very three-dimensional and gives a clear picture of the story being told. To see the high-definition image of the story, please follow the WeChat public account for the next installment of the content.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Dutch Golden Age Art