TART: Recent Episodes
Fatima Al Kurdi
TART is a Podcast where Fatima al kurdi shares her experiences, thoughts and perceptions about the Art world. In order to change common misconceptions within society.
This episode highlights Andy Warhol, one of the most recognizable figures of the 20th century, his obsession with consumerism, and how he managed to turn consumer objects into valid art subjects.
This episode talks about the most intellectually captivating piece of the 20th century, The Fountain by Marcel Duchamp. A work that questioned the structures of belief and values associated with the concept of art.
In this episode, Fatima explores the history of dada
The art of nonsense, and dada poetry.
What defines an artist?
in this episode Fatima tries to find a deeper understanding of the word "Artist"
How is an artist different than a craftsman?
what is an artistic reputation?
and are skill and passion enough to make an artist?
In this episode Fatima shares how can a Self-portrait reveal about an artist's life, Identity and the way they perceive their surroundings.
This episode highlights the idea of "Invisible Art" how Artists throughout history produced works that explores the seen and the unseen employing the idea of visibility and invisibility by using different concepts, philosophies or even medias.
William Morris. The Industrial Revolution & The Arts & Crafts Movement
In this episode Fatima Al Kurdi shares the philosophies of the Arts and crafts Pioneer William Morris during the industrial revolution and the age of Mechanization.
Episode 4: In this episode, Fatima Al Kurdi shares the philosophy behind the Abstraction in Islamic Art and explores the strong tradition of Figuration.
Episode 3: Minimalism
In this episode Fatima Al Kurdi explains the turning point of Art in the 1950's & 1960's and how it resulted to Minimalism.
Episode 2: How To Read a Black Square
In this episode Fatima Al Kurdi explains the right way to read Malevich's Artwork "Black Square".