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Pint Saized Art History

From fights between artists, biographical episodes, and how art affects everyone day to day, Pint Saized Art History works to bring art history to you in a fun and accessible way armed with a drink and a friend or two.
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Episodes

23 - The Tragic Story of Dick Son and Bob Dad

Oh my gosh! We're back! In stereo (maybe, Dani writes these but doesn't edit). Topic of discussion today is painter and illustrator, Richard Dadd, mental health, and fantasy art. Steve joins Dani and Squid for this adventure. Follow Along on Instagram Artwork Discussed: Robin Goodfellow , title page, c1842, Richard Dadd Robin Goodfellow, details , c1842, Richard Dadd The Kentish Coronal , c1840, Richard Dadd Come Unto These Yellow Sands , c1842, Richard Dadd The Halt in the Desert , c1845, Richa...

Jul 07, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22 - Minisode: Hot Dogs Are So In Vogue Right Now

The first ever Pint Saized Minisode brings you: Hot dog people, Etsy strikes, Chicago Expo, and sanctioned art! Support the Podcast! Find Merch! Find our Socials! Ivy Haldeman's Instagram Marked Explicit for the one time I said the F-word. Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com Support the show...

Apr 14, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 22

21 - Big Eyes for Big Money

When is an artist not an artist? Walter Keane answers that when he steals his wife, Margaret Keane's, work throughout their marriage. Dani and Squid are joined by Christian, Josh, JM, Josh v2.0, and Aly this time around to discuss the ups and downs of the Keane family art and business. Follow Along on Instagram Artwork Discussed: The First Grail, c1960s, Margaret Keane Somebody's Friend, c1967, Margaret Keane Silent Journey, c1967 Margaret Keane The Jerry Lewis Family, c1962, Margaret Keane Unti...

Mar 31, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20 - It Takes Two to Profit

Jackson Pollock's life, work, and wife, Lee Krasner's influence on him is the topic of discussion for Dani, Squid, and special guest, Mama Squid. Support the show, follow along on Instagram, or reach out by clicking here! Artwork Discussed : Male and Female , c1942-1943, Jackson Pollock Composition with Pouring I , c1940s, Jackson Pollock Mural , c1943, Jackson Pollock Nude Descending A Staircase , No. 2, Marcel Duchamp Cathedral , c1947, Jackson Pollock Blue Poles, a.k.a. Number 11, c1952 Jacks...

Mar 17, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19 - All Artists are 12-Year Olds at Heart

Just another thirsty Thursday discussing art world drama, this time involving British-Indian artist, Anish Kapoor, copyrighting a color (sort of) and British artist, Stuart Stemple's, public response. Squid, Christian, and Ethan join Dani this time around for drinks, jokes, and drama. Support the show by buying Drunk Stickers here Help us win a sponsorship by writing a quick love letter here Artwork Discussed: Cloud Gate, Anish Kapoor, c2006 Culture Hustle All of Anish Kapoor's instagram (@dirty...

Mar 03, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18 - The First Medieval Search Query: What is a Cat?

Middle Age cat art is the topic this Thirsty Thursday. Dani and Squid are joined by Josh (v2.0) and Aly to discuss--but mostly laugh at and look over--cat paintings, drawings, and art from the late Middle Ages. Support the show by buying Drunk Stickers here Help us win a sponsorship by writing a quick love letter here Artwork Discussed: Flaisch Macht Flaish, c1555, Germany (?) Pilate Washes His Hands , c1475-1500 The Spinner and the Visitor, c15th century 16th Century Manuscript about Roman Prin...

Feb 17, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 18

17 - There's People with Personal Styles and Then...There's El Greco

Grecian artist, Domḗnikos Theotokópoulos, more well known as El Greco, is here to haunt the Pint Saized Pod gang's dreams--or at least at one hospital. Caleb and Squid join again to discuss. Support the show by buying Drunk Stickers here Help us win a sponsorship by writing a quick love letter here Artwork Discussed: Portrait of a Man , c1595-1600, El Greco The Assumption of the Virgin , c1577-1579, El Grego Venere di Urbino Tiziano , c1532-1534, Titian Odalisque with Slave , c1839, Jean-Auguste...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16 - I Don't Want To but We Need To Talk About Banksy

Banksy, English based graffiti artist, brings Caleb from a distance for this episode to join Dani and Squid in diss-scussion. Support the show by buying Drunk Stickers here Help us win a sponsorship by writing a quick love letter here Artwork Discussed: Window on the West Bank, Banksy, c2005, Palestine Occupy: the Musical! , Bansky, c2013, New York October 12th, 2013 art stall, Banksy I Can’t Believe You Morons Actually Buy This Shit , Banksy, c2007 I Can’t Believe You Morons Actually Buy This S...

Jan 20, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 16

15 - No Man, No God, No Tram, Can Tell Her What She Can Do

Happy 1 year Pint Saized Art History! Frida Kahlo is this Thirsty Thursday's main topic. Dani schools Squid on the life, love, and art of Kahlo. Support the show by buying Drunk Stickers here Artwork Discussed: Broken Column, c1944, Frida Kahlo The Flower Vender , c1942, Diego Rivera The Flower Carrier, c1935, Diego Rivera Self Portrait with Cropped Hair , c1940, Frida Kahlo Henry Ford Hospital , c1932, Frida Kahlo The Suicide of Dorothy Hale , c1938, Frida Kahlo Viva la Vida , c1954, Frida Kahl...

Jan 06, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14 - Walking Statues, Aliens Building Pyramids, and How Racism is the Dumb One

Were the Pyramids, Stonehenge, or the Moai built by aliens? When mysteries in larger than life art comes up, so does that question. Squid is the guest today talking aliens, architecture, and making guesses--some educated. Artwork Discussed: Pyramid of Khufu , (aka Cheops or the Great Pyramid) c2600 BC, Egypt Pyramid of Khafre , c2570 BC, Egypt Pyramid of Menkaure , c2510 BC, Egypt Stonehenge , c3100 BC - 1600 BC, England Moai , c1250-1500, Polynesia Video: Scientists Make Easter Island Statue Wa...

Dec 23, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13 - How to Stop Demons: Step 1) Drop Trow, Step 2) Profit

Horrifying humanity used to scare demons...Dani^2 with Squid this time around to talk about art where the sun don't shine gets its moment in the spotlight. Artwork Discussed: Terracotta Statuette of Baubo, c100BC-100AD, Egypt Terracotta Baubo , c400-300BC, Priene, Asia Minor The Devil of Pope-Fig Island , c1890s, by Charles Eisen The Hairy Prospect or the Devil in a Fright , c1800s, Thomas Rowlandson, Britain The Persian Women , c pre-1629, Otto van Veen, oil Women's March photo was in Emma Firt...

Dec 10, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12 - The Most Famous Undercover Mother

The History of Mona Lisa goes a bit deeper when you can see what there used to be. Dani and Squid discuss the Mona Lisa and DaVinci's process and muse behind it along with some theories and studies on the piece. Artwork Discussed: The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, c1503-1506 Audrey Munson for those who wanted to know Marked "Explicit" for: strong language Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com Support the show...

Nov 25, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11 - What To Do When You're a Master Painter by Sixteen and Other Problems I Don't Have

Along with Squid comes guest Josh (2.0) and Aly to talk about Pablo Picasso's early years, learning to paint, and everything in between. Artwork Discussed: Le petit picador jaune , c1889, Pablo Picasso Science and Charity , c1897, Pablo Picasso The Painting of the Artist’s Mother , c1896, Pablo Picasso First Communion , c1896, Pablo Picasso Portrait of Philip IV (Velazquez) , c1897, Pablo Picasso Philip IV in Brown and Silver , c1631-1635, Diego Velázquez Marked "Explicit" for: strong language, ...

Nov 11, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10 - When is an Artist Just an Artist? When They're Cis-White Males

For thirsty Thursday today, we're talking about American born, Germany living, artist Adrian Piper. Thanks to the editing prowess of return guest Squid, we're bringing you a regular schedule. Artwork Discussed: Performance piece at the Louvre, c2017, Deborah De Robertis My Calling Card #1 , c1986, Adrian Piper My Calling Card #2 , c1986-1990, Adrian Piper The Mythic Being , c1973, Adrian Piper Making a Mythical Being, an excerpt from Other Than Art's Sake , c1973, Peter Kennedy Marked "Explicit"...

Oct 28, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9 - What Do you Call a Man Nailing Himself to a Volkswagen Bug and Having Someone Rev the Engine? A Spectacle

As is evident by the lateness of this episode, Dani is the worst at editing, but Squid & Josh make wonderful guests to sit, drink, and talk about the controversial performance art days of Chris Burden. Artwork discussed: Five Day Locker Piece, c1971, Chris Burden Shoot, c1971, Chris Burden Unknown work by a Berkley student, c2004 Transfixed , c1974, Chris Burden Marked "Explicit" for: strong language, violence, gun violence, self harm, and really, really bad decisions Music: « Punky » from B...

Oct 14, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8 - Duality of Man, Birthing an Art Movement and Being a Murderer

Caravaggio brings Pint Saized Art History back after a bit of a surprise break time! This time with Squid again, talking about criminal histories, artichokes, and the time the pope put a hit out on a man. Marked "Explicit" for: strong language and Stephen King gore writing references, also murder Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com Support the show

Sep 02, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7 - Touch Me and I'll Scream

Squid is back and so is her grudge against Artemisia Gentileschi! Join us while we discuss art, tumblr, and crediting artists. Art Discussed: Susanna and the Elders , c1610, Artemisia Gentileschi Susanna and the Elders, Restored - X-Ray , c1998, Kathleen Gilje I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings , c2019, Bisa Butler Marked "Explicit" for: strong language and reference to sexual assault Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com Support the show...

Jun 18, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6 - Hot Lucifer and How Hot is Too Hot for the Pope

For the Geefs Brother's Statues vs. the Catholic Church, new guest Ziel is brought along for the ride with Dani and Squid! Join us in discussing the temptations of Lucifer/Satan and how attractiveness has changed since the mid 1800s. Art Discussed : Boy Bitten By A Lizard, c1593-4, Caravaggio L'ange du mal , c1842, Joseph Geefs Le genie du mal , c1848, Guillaume Geefs L'ange dechu , c1847, Alexandre Cabanel Marked "Explicit" for: strong language and some reference to pedophilia Music: « Punky » ...

May 20, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5 - A Big Thumbscrew You Too

Topic of discussion: The Baroque G.O.A.T. a.k.a. Artemisia Gentileschi! Thanks for tuning into another episode, this time featuring my artist friend, Jakob, and my shitty laptop mic because we were out of town. Art Discussed : David and Goliath , c late 1630s, Artemisia Gentileschi Susanna and the Elders , c 1610, Artemisia Gentileschi Susanna and the Elders , c 1621-1622, Anthony Van Dyck Susannah and the Elders , c 1620-1625, Guido Reni Self-Portrait as a Lute Player , c 1616-1618, Artemisia G...

May 06, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4 - The Piece by Picasso That Haunts Me and Should Haunt Us All

Thirsty Thursday topic of the day: Picasso's Guernica! Squid's done with overnights so I have my roommate back for this episode! Art discussed: Guernica, Pablo Picasso, 1937 Marked "Explicit" for: strong language and also war crimes??? Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com Support the show

Apr 16, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3 - When You're Rich, You Can Be In A Biblical Story Too

European Altar Piece Commissions is today's topic of controversy. This time around my dear friend, Caleb, joins me to talk about money, god, and grass (eventually). Art discussed: Mérode Altarpiece, circa early 1400s Tryptic of Wilhelm Moreel, Memling, c. 1494 Ghent Altarpiece, Hubert van Eyck and Jan van Eyck, c. mid 1420-1432 Marked "Explicit" for: strong language. Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com Support the show...

Mar 18, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2 - My Favorite Animator is Thousands of Years Old

Take us to to the CAVES!! We time travel this time around I have my friend and bookstagrammer Karen along with me to talk about some ancient animators. I will try and get transcripts soon but no promises. Follow Karen @definitelynotreading on Instagram and her cats, Ponyo and Phantom @ponyo.and.thephantomcat Marked "Explicit" for: strong language. Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com Referenced sites and info: telegraph.co.uk, celebritynetworth.com, more to come soon because I didn't save my sourc...

Mar 04, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1 - Welcome to the Art World, Where the Prices are Made Up and the Artists Don't Matter

How the heck do you make money with art? Who knows! Money is man made and fame is fake! Welcome to the first ever Pint Saized Art History episode. Along with me this episode is my friend Squid to talk about fine art, money, and artists. Marked "Explicit" for: strong language. Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com Referenced sites and info: telegraph.co.uk, celebritynetworth.com, more to come soon because I didn't save my sources regarding the costs and sales like I said I did, so I will find those ...

Feb 19, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Pint Saized Art History: Trailer

Welcome to Pint Saized Art History where armed with a drink and a friend, art history is discussed, roasted, and loved. Hosted and produced by: Dani Saiz Contact: pintsaizedarthistory@gmail.com Transcript Link Support the show

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