This episode contains explicit content that is meant for neither work nor children. It's Pride Month, round two! This week, Mason and Sean are discussing the history of censorship of LGBTQ+ art from <a href= "http://www.artnet.com/artists/robert-mapplethorpe/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Mapplethorpe</a> (NSFW link) to now, and what that history can tell us about the evolution of American fine art and culture as a whole. We all discuss moral panic, religion in legislation, and deceased Republican Senator <a href= "https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/jesse-helms-american-bigot/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jesse Helms</a>. Mason rants about capitalism, Sean tries to advance the Gay Agenda, and we make an honest attempt at organically pitching our <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/meaningwhatpod" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Patreon</a>. There's something here for everyone. ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created by Mason Hershenow Produced by Sean Ang and Christopher Scott McNeill Edited and mixed by Mason Hershenow Original music by Mason Hershenow

Pirates of the Crystal Void

The way people talk about fine art sucks, but it doesn't have to. Join Mason Hershenow (photographer and educator) and Sean Ang (chef and musician) as they discuss the art world in a truly groundbreaking way: like real people. Welcome to Meaning What, a space for conversations missing in contemporary art and culture. New episodes every other Thursday.