Sun, 14 January 2018
This episode of the Sculptor's Funeral examines the controversy surrounding the removal of statues from public spaces around the United States. Why are statues commemorating the losing side of a civil war more prevalent than those commemorating the victors of other wars? What is the message they were designed to send - and who sent the message? Jason examines this fascinating case study in public art as propaganda.
Direct download: Episode_72_-_Confederate_statues_and_the_Power_of_Propaganda.mp3
Category:News and Notes -- posted at: 12:00am EDT
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Sun, 15 November 2015
The Representational Art Conference was the largest event of the year for the world of figurative art. Host Jason Arkles speaks with Michael Pearce, Alicia Ponzio, and Poppy Field, all participants in this year's TRAC in different ways.
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Sun, 24 May 2015
What do NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden, The stock market, and Satan's minion Baphomet have in common? Well, besides the obvious, they have all been subjects of a new form of public monument that has arisen in recent decades- one whose creators know that sometimes, it's easier to be forgiven than to get permission.
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Sun, 8 February 2015
News Flash! Art historians claim to have identified two bronze statuettes as by the hand of Michelangelo! in this current events episode, Jason attempts to examine the hard evidence for this claim, but discovers there isn't any...
Direct download: Episdoe_19_-_Michelangelo_Bronzes.mp3
Category:News and Notes -- posted at: 12:00am EDT
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Sun, 14 December 2014
News and Notes! Current events covered in this episode include the lastest chapter in the 2 century old controversy surrounding the elgin marbles, a group of statuary taken from the Parthenon in Greece and brought to England. Also, information on TRAC, or The Representaional Art Conference, taking place in 2015.
Direct download: Episode_11_-_News_and_Notes_December_2014.mp3
Category:News and Notes -- posted at: 12:00am EDT
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Sun, 16 November 2014
In this Episode, Jason provides a forum for current events in the world of figurative sculpture. Notable exhibitions in museums around the world, exhibition opportunities for sculptors, and listener mail.
Direct download: Episode_07_-_News_and_Notes_November_2014.mp3
Category:News and Notes -- posted at: 12:00am EDT
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