On this episode, Liz explains what the Benin Bronzes are, why they are significant where they came from and where they went. Hint: Colonialism *Insert Eye Roll* Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Instagram: @elizabeth.callie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

This week, the Humboldt Forum Museum in Berlin opened its doors to the public after almost 2 centuries in the making. In this episode, Liz discusses who the museum was named after, its architecture, what exhibits are in the museum, and the controversy surrounding this new museum. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

Have you ever seen it rain inside? At the Sharjah Art Foundation you can see it rain inside and you won't even get wet! Liz discusses how it works, who created it and why it is so cool.  Instagram: @elizabeth.callie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

Liz discusses the amount of taxpayer money that goes to Italy's Cultural Heritage and how it is still not enough. Also, How Italian Tomb Raiders (the Tombaroil) make money and why.  Please subscribe wherever you listen to Podcasts Instagram: @elizabeth.callie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

Liz talks about how British Contemporary Artist, Sacha Jafari painted the world's largest painting in Dubai UAE. She discusses the price that it went for at auction, what the money is being used for, and the future of the painting, "The Journey of Humanity". Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  Liz's Instagram: @Elizabeth.callie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

In this episode, Liz discusses articles from ArtNet News and CNN about why Kim Kardashian went to court over smuggled art from Italy that she claims had nothing to do with. At the end, Liz discussed her theories of how the Ancient Roman Sculpture from the 1st or 2nd Century ended up in Kim's name.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

This is Part 2/2 for the street art series on The Absurd Art Podcast. In this episode, Liz discusses the popular techniques and styles that street artists use today. Then, she talks about three popular street artists. SpY from Madrid, Asbestos (@artofasbestos on Instagram), and of course Banksy. Absurd Art Podcast is Published every Tuesday.  You can follow Liz on Instagram for show updates and get notified when there is a new episode out. @elizabeth.callie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

In this two-part episode, Liz talks about the beginning of modern street art as we know it. She talks about the trailblazers knows as the "Street Writers" in New York City and Philadelphia. Also discussed are the differences between graffiti and street art, and the artist Seen.  Absurd Art is published every Tuesday  For show updates, you can follow Liz on Instagram @elizabeth.callie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

In this episode, Liz discusses the Greek artifacts found in the British Museum in London. She discusses how the British acquired the metopes, friezes, and statues from the Acropolis in Athens Greece, and how it may not have been legal.  Absurd Art episodes come out every Tuesday. Subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.  For episode updates, you can follow Liz on Instagram @elizabeth.callie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support

NFT's (a.k.a non fungible tokens) are taking the art world by storm. On this episode, Liz sits down with her friend Theo who enjoys art and technology to talk about the news, NFT's are becoming a big deal. They discuss what an NFT is, how it can be shown in a gallery space and what they think the future of the NFT's could be. Also, the two discuss the Christie's digital auction in March of 2021 and Liz learns something new about Beeple.  For show updates you can follow Liz on Instagram @elizabeth.callie To keep up with Theo and see some of his art you can follow him on Instagram at @theodore_chang_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/absurdart/support