Podcasts for the Visual Arts?...

At first it might seem incongruous. How can you listen to a Podcast about something that is purely visual? But you can use Podcasts to supplement your knowledge about art. There are some great discussions about the visual arts out there and the sites mentioned in Technology Tapas contain lists of many but I can't say that I was impressed much with the offerings. This is just a matter of taste as you may find the topics stimulating. There is certainly a plethora of Podcasts about contemporary and avant garde art on these sites if this is your preference. But I still like the Podcast offerings at NPR, and that's the feed I subscribed to in my Bloglines account. I love the wide range of topics and the quality of their work. For some reason all of their offerings interest me, whether it is an artist or style of art that's being discussed or showcased. It helps me learn to appreciate a style or period of art that I hadn't reacted to before in a positive way. After the Podcast, I still may not be a fan but at least I've gained an understanding and appreciation of the subject.

Can a Subway be an Art Gallery?...

I love YouTube and do a serendipitous search around the site almost every night. When I came across this Subway Art Gallery clip I thought it would be perfect as a discussion point for my blog. Are these people serious? (Yes, they are). Art galleries, and especially gallery openings with the whole pretentious wine and cheese bit, can intimidate people. So what do you think of an art gallery opening in a subway station? Can you really make art out of anything just by hanging a label on it and declaring it so? Can you tell who came for the wine and cheese and who's there to actually catch the train?