In this episode of Modern Art is Rubbish, we’re jumping into three of the art world’s most daring controversies. Starting with John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Two Virgins album cover—a work so revealing it had to be sold in a brown paper bag! Next, we explore Modigliani’s infamous 1917 Paris exhibition, where his nudes caused such a stir that the police…

n this episode of Modern Art is Rubbish, we head to Brighton’s Labyrinth Gallery for a unique event celebrating Tboy’s latest coffee tin designs for Pepita Coffee, with a guest list that even included Fatboy Slim! Instead of covering the usual event highlights, we decided to capture exclusive interviews with those lining up to attend. Join us as we…

In this episode of Modern Art is Rubbish, we dive into the wild world of Banksy! From the daring theft of the Girl with Balloon to Banksy’s, animal-themed murals popping up all over London (and one wolf mural stolen just hours after its reveal!), this episode is packed with art-filled chaos. We’ll also explore the vandalism of Banksy’s rhino piece …

In this episode, we blend high art with bold activism! First, we uncover the story of a “horrible” Picasso painting found in a junk dealer’s garage—now potentially worth up to €6 million! Then, we dive into the dramatic Just Stop Oil protests, including the infamous soup-throwing stunt on Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and other acts of defiance. Join us as…

Join us as we explore the world’s oldest cave art discovery on Sulawesi, featuring a wild pig and human-like figures drawn over 51,200 years ago. Plus, hear the wild tale of a stolen Titian masterpiece found at a bus stop and sold for $22 million. This episode blends ancient creativity and modern-day art intrigue for a fascinating journey through t…

Join Marcus and Tom in this fun and informative episode as they explore the fascinating world of AI art with their special guest, Digitron—the art-loving AI with plans for eventual world domination. Dive into the groundbreaking works of AARON, The Next Rembrandt, and Mario Klingemann’s ‘Memories of Passersby.’ Digitron adds a touch of humor and ins…

Join Marcus and Tom on ‘Modern Art is Rubbish’ as they welcome friend of the show, Caoimhe, for a laugh-out-loud journey through the mischievous side of the art world. This episode dives into some of the cheekiest art pranks ever pulled, from a rogue painting sneaked into Munich’s Pinakothek der Moderne, to a pair of glasses causing a stir on a San…

Get ready for an artistic adventure on the coast as Marcus and Tom are joined by special guest artist Caoimhe (Queeva)! They embark on a journey to the Turner Prize exhibition in Eastbourne, eager to dissect the latest works before they close. But this episode takes a twist as Caoimhe not your typical presenter, brings her unique perspective to the…

Hey Rubbish Fans! Get ready for a heavyweight episode! This week, we’re diving into the life and work of the iconic sculptor Richard Serra, and the legal drama that erupted around his controversial piece, “Tilted Arc.” We’ll explore the public outcry, the fight for its removal, and the landmark court case that tested the very boundaries of artistic…

Dive into the fascinating world of felines in art! This episode explores how cats have been depicted throughout history, from the mysterious medieval moggies to the spiritual significance they hold in Japanese culture. We’ll delve into the whimsical world of Louis Wain’s psychedelic Victorian cats and explore the witchy symbolism associated with th…

This episode gets wild! We delve into the world of collaborative art, with two artists pushing boundaries to create something entirely new. But hold onto your paintbrushes, because things get messy when one artist threatens to destroy a priceless collection if Julian Assange meets a grim fate. To balance the chaos, we’ll unwind with the story behin…

In this episode we delve into the world of Carl Andre, the renowned minimalist artist best known for his Brick sculpture “Equivalent 8.” Despite his life and subtle works, this particular creation has faced vandalism and criticism from both the media and the public. Join us as we explore the unexpected controversies surrounding the artist whose qui…

Join us in this artful escapade as we dive into the mystery of Banksy’s stolen stop sign featuring drones, unraveling the threads of intrigue woven through the streets. But that’s not all—get ready to groove with a psychedelic twist as we explore the mind-bending world of Hipgnosis, the masterminds behind iconic album covers for 10cc, Led Zeppelin,…

In this Episode Marcus and Tom talk tags and Chinese slogan art. Artwork Brick Lane Examples of 10 Foot Tags. Link to the Dali Episode You Can check out Our Dali Episode Here The post 10 Foot Taggers ep 114 appeared first on .Modern Art is Rubbish

In this spooktacular Halloween episode, we delve into the chilling tales and haunted histories of cursed paintings. Get ready for a brush with the supernatural as we explore the intersection of art and the macabre. Portrait Bought (unknown Artist) in a shop in St LeaonardsThe Crying Boy by Giovanni Bragolin Death and the Child Edvard Munch 1899 The…

Cardboard, Toilets, Bridges, Ikea bags, Coffins and more in this latest episode of the podcast! Olivier Grossetête cardboard sculpture at the Novum Summer FestivalFloating Bridge SculptureImpro artwork on Sonning BridgeChristmas themed artwork by ImproEx It Yoko Ono The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Winter, pen and ink drawing, March 1884 Winter Ga…

In this episode we take on Brighton’s MA Art Show: Featuring a few picks from the show. (Actually we liked pretty much most of it, but couldn’t get it all onto the one show). We also got a bit experimental doing a slightly surreal set of musical intros for each artist. Hope you enjoy!…. Cover featuring Tom in front of a Tracy Affleck photo. Caoimhe…

In this episode of the modern art is rubbish podcast, where we unveil the mischievous world of painting over artwork. In this episode, inspired by a controversial incident involving an infamous MP, we embark on a witty journey that challenges conformity. Join us as we delve into the audacious tales of rebellious artists like Hogarth, the enigmatic …

In this episode we dive into the world of cultural heritage. Join us as we navigate the clash between tradition and innovation. There will be talk of a Da Vinci Puzzle, a humiliated David and very fashionable Botticelli. Vitruvian Man Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci 1490 Work in the Galleria dell’Accademia Image compressed Original Photo by Luc Viatou…

We have a mix of Eurovision Performance art and Marcus has Covid! Let 3 Eurovision Entry The post EuroCovidVision ep 108 appeared first on .Modern Art is Rubbish

In this episode we went local to meet the Artist Jeremy Cunningham, who also is the bassist and founder member of the band the UK band the Levellers. Mouth to MouthExample of an early life drawing The latest Album cover (original photo by Harold Feinstein) Extra You can can access the Jeremy Cunningham Art page here For Jeremy’s Instagram You Can l…

In today’s episode, we have a story to share about a teacher who got into some serious trouble for showing her pupils a picture of Michelangelo’s David. Apparently, the school’s administration thought it was too “risqué” for the young minds. We’ll be discussing the absurdity of the situation. And don’t worry, we promise to keep our podcast 100% PG-…

Today, we’re diving into some juicy tales of vandalism and protest, starting with the woman who accidentally smashed a Jeff Koons sculpture at a gallery opening. But that’s just the beginning – we’ve got a crazy story about an augmented reality artist who took things a step further by vandalizing a Koons sculpture in the virtual world. And speaking…

In this episode Marcus and Tom explore the worlds of art and luxury. Marcus shares his experience visiting two exhibitions: one featuring provocative pieces by Elizabeth Eade, where weapons are adorned with the logos of luxury brands, and another by Lucy Jenion, who showcases joyful compositions through her vibrant paintings. So sit back, relax, an…

In this episode we explore the intersection of art and money, and the quirky characters who blur the lines between the two. In today’s episode, we delve into the wacky world of the K Foundation, the notorious duo who famously burned a million pounds in cash. We’ll also chat about Chris Burden, the artist who boldly burned his mates money, and Yves …

We are talking all things screamy for this next episode join us as we discuss this Edvard Munch Classic work. Who was Munch Born 1863 Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker whose work is associated with the Symbolist and Expressionist movements. He is best known for his painting “The Scream,” which is considered a masterpiece of modern…

In this episode we will be looking into at some strangely crafted nativity scenes. From a dogs in the stables to a meet feast perhaps not fit for the three kings. Also we discuss a Monet winter scene The Strangest Nativity People around the globe like to get pretty creative with their nativity scenes A disaster of biblical proportions in for this J…

It’s Episode 100 to celebrate we are talking about dubious art offers we found on the internet. Previous episodes have featured Matisse and Picasso. This time we are focusing on Modigliani.. Modigliani Brief Biog Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian painter and sculptor who lived and worked in France. He was born in Livorno, Italy in 1884 and died in P…

In episode full of ancient mystery we talk about a monument that was called “America’s Stonehenge” the Georgia Guidestones. A Strange Request The Georgia Guidestones was a monument made of Granite that was situated in Elbert County Georgia. It was Erected in 1980 to 2022, at about 5.87 meters to 19 feet made from six granite slabs A man calling him…

Maurizio Cattelan has got himself in legal hot water again. This Time over a Banana. We talk about this and another previous legal issue involving a pope! Banana Suit Joe Morford’s “Sculptures Still Life” 2000 and Maurizio Cattelan “Comedian” 2019 It’s My Pope The Ninth Hour Maurizio Cattelan 1999 Links You can catch up on the Maurizio Cattelan epi…

On this show we talk of Art Theft, an art fair discovery and discovering good art closer to home. Sorry I lost it? A woman claims to have lost a painting she said she stole. On the 27th of April a woman walked into a Gallery in Bielefeld during the daytime and removed it from the frame, then walked out with the work. It was a 16th century work call…

There have been several incidents where climate protesters have glued themselves to the frames of famous paintings. This was to highlight the ongoing future commitment of goverments to new fossil fuel and oil projects, in the face of a climate crisis. We talk about this and the artworks involved. The Hay Wain at the National Gallery The Hay Wain, w…

In this episode we talk about the Tatoo contraversy featuring a lawsuit involving a Tattoo! My Art your Tattoo? Source Court Documents (Left: Miles Davis By Jeffery B Sedlik and Right: Tattoo by Kat Von D) You can read more about the case on this Artnet Article Extra We also mention as involving a Tattoo on LeBron James Source Court Documents (Left…

Stuart Semple is an interesting multidisciplinary artist who perhaps most famously invented his own set of rich Colours. His Work is very human and speaks of our common experiences. Brief Biog Stuart Semple was Born 12th of Sept 1980 in Bournemouth. He studied in Bournemouth and found a passion for art when he saw Van Gogh’s Sunflowers in at the Ag…

In this episode we talk about attacks on the Mona Lisa. Burning tents and the real cost of keeping artworks. Images Discussed in this pod Mona Lisa in The LouvrePope MobileEveryone I Have Ever Slept With 1963–1995 Tracey Emin The post The real cost of owning art EP93 appeared first on .Modern Art is Rubbish

In this show Marcus’s friend Paul came along to talk about the 2009 documentary “We Live in Public” made by Ondi Timoner. It is about the pioneering artist and internet pioneer Josh Harris, who created “Art as Surveillance”. Interview With Ondi Timoner About the Movie Trailer for We Live in Public The post Extra Rubbish:We Live in Public ep92 appea…

In this latest episode we talk about who is Banksy? A councillor in Wales has been forced to resign from his post, because he was constantly being accused of being Banksy. William Gannon was the councillor for the Pembroke Dock in Wales. He is a community artist who has been creating work in the same areas as Banksy. He felt the constant rumours we…

In this episode we talk about the Serbian entry for Eurovision. Performed by the artist Konstrakta who straddles the line between Art and Performance The post Extra Rubbish: Eurovision Konstrakta ep90 appeared first on .Modern Art is Rubbish

We visited and interviewed the artist Faye Bridgewater and talked to her about her recent exhibition. Where The Magic Happens View Faye’s Website View Faye’s Instagram Image from the Exhibition The post Extra Rubbish: The Colourful Faye Bridgwater Ep 89 appeared first on .Modern Art is Rubbish

You don’t have to go far to see good Art “Artist’s Open Houses” provide people in UK with this opportunity. Join us as we visit a couple of very local ones. Loraine Hayes Knapweed with Sailing BoatsTread Softly Link To Loraine’s Instagram Yolande Beer Ceramics Link to Yolande’s Ceramic Instagram Sarah James YawnPainted EyelidsScream (off camera) Li…

Goya was a famous and celebrated Spanish painter from the 1700s and was the first truly modern painter. He was a celebrated court painter who painted Royalty, painted his nightmare visions and the horrors of war. Francisco Goya A Brief Biography Francisco Goya was born March 30th 1746 in a village called Fuendetodos. His Family moved to Zaragoza in…

In this episode we talked to the Artist Sam Weldon and Marcus talks about his visit to the Fabrica Gallery in Brighton A Selection of Sam Weldon’s Paintings Data Doppelganger‘Doppelganger PostmanElephant You can find out more about him below On his website Or on Instagram Mohamad Hafez Showing at the Fabrica Gallery Brighton Links Journeys From An …

In this Episode of Extra Rubbish, Marcus and Tom sit in the garden and discuss Virtual Reality and Art. On this website you can see links to videos showing the Apps discussed on this episode. ModernArtisRubbish.com Tilt Brush Trailer Kingspray Graffiti Trailer A Video about Goya’s Saturn Devouring his Son Video trailer for Spatial VR where the Mode…

For this first Extra Rubbish we went to a group exhibition called Pop, it featured the Artist Tboy. You can follow Tboy on his Instagram page here Tboy Studio (@artbytboy) • Instagram photos and videos Here is the Tom and Marcus Track played on the show you can listen to it on Spotify The post Extra Rubbish: TBoy Ep 84 appeared first on .…

For the Love of the Art Market In 2007 a work was created by Damien Hirst called “For the Love of God” It was a platinum cast of a human skull, covered with 8,601 diamonds, on the forehead was a large Pear Shaped Diamond. The Teeth were the Original teeth from the Skull. The Work cost around £12,000,000 pounds to produce, a figure which was debated…

In this Episode we talk about art that influenced music and music that influenced art, plus some art news stories. That Dürer? Last November there was a house clearance sale in Massachusetts of an old Drawing for $30. That now may actually be by the German Master Albrecht Dürer (1471 – 1528) and could be worth millions. The family who owned it thou…

In this Episode we talk about Angels in Art and Men on pillars! The annouciation – Fra Angelico Artist’s interpretation of an Ophanim as appeared to Ezekiel in the Old TestamentArtist’s interpretation of what a Cherub Looks Like Works by Theophanes the Greek SeraphimSt Macarius of Egypt Other Stylite Images Simeon the Stylite The post Angels & Men …

This episode brings you empty art, ancient art and shredded art! Buy it and Break it? There was a portrait of Nigel Farage that was shown in the Royal Academy summer show 2018 it was valued at £25,000 and was painted by David Griffiths (a very popular welsh portrait painting). I has been revealed in he was offered by a businessman from the Netherla…

In this episode Tom and Marcus talk Ancient Architecture, eye popping flower art and art that messes with DNA! Ancient sites Carving discovered in Saudi ArabiaMammoth Bone Architecture Arjan Van Arendonk You can learn more about this artist on his website here and you can follow his Instagram here Featured Artwork This episode we are talking about …

In this Episode we talk about a Nirvana Baby Lawsuit, Fake Banksy NFT a Bob Ross Doc and restored Vermeer Nirvana baby lawsuit On the episode we talked about the artist Spencer Elden who is suing the record company and all those involved in producing the Album cover for the 1990s hit Album Nevermind by the Band Nirvana Bad Banksy NFT Banksy’s websi…