<p>Hello everyone!!</p><br><p>For our Left Page episode of the month we are talking about a very interesting book, and documentary series! It's John Berger's "Ways of Seeing", and to dive deep we are joined by our friend, podcaster and art historian, Nadjah of Imaginarium Podcast!</p><br><p>We think about colonialism, the idea of "value" when atributed to art, the connection with the viewer of an art piece and how all these questions are connected to the idea of the "canon" in art, and, more importantly, capitalism and imperialism.</p><br><p>Overall, a necessary and wide chat on art and how we see it, enjoy!!</p><br><p><br></p><p>Do check out and support <a href="https://softnadjah.carrd.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nadjah's work </a>and her podcast:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imaginarium-an-alternate-history-of-art/id1549379801" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IMAGINARIUM: An Alternate History of Art</a>!</p><br><p>Also do check out the image and video Leon mentions at the end! (It's in Dutch, but with English Subtitles!) <a href="https://youtu.be/rIjNJHAsHCw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/rIjNJHAsHCw</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>And please support our Patreon if you're interested and want access to early content and the bonus Reading Corners!! Big things are coming!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/leftpage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/leftpage&nbsp;</a></p><p>Intro: "Ultralounge" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)</p><p>Outro: "Leve Palestina" Spartacus</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Left Page & Here Be Media

Frank and Leon

The Left Page - Episode 78 - Ways of Seeing: How Art Confronts Colonialism and the Self w/ Nadjah

APR 29, 202482 MIN
The Left Page & Here Be Media

The Left Page - Episode 78 - Ways of Seeing: How Art Confronts Colonialism and the Self w/ Nadjah

APR 29, 202482 MIN

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<p>Hello everyone!!</p><br><p>For our Left Page episode of the month we are talking about a very interesting book, and documentary series! It's John Berger's "Ways of Seeing", and to dive deep we are joined by our friend, podcaster and art historian, Nadjah of Imaginarium Podcast!</p><br><p>We think about colonialism, the idea of "value" when atributed to art, the connection with the viewer of an art piece and how all these questions are connected to the idea of the "canon" in art, and, more importantly, capitalism and imperialism.</p><br><p>Overall, a necessary and wide chat on art and how we see it, enjoy!!</p><br><p><br></p><p>Do check out and support <a href="https://softnadjah.carrd.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nadjah's work </a>and her podcast:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imaginarium-an-alternate-history-of-art/id1549379801" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IMAGINARIUM: An Alternate History of Art</a>!</p><br><p>Also do check out the image and video Leon mentions at the end! (It's in Dutch, but with English Subtitles!) <a href="https://youtu.be/rIjNJHAsHCw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/rIjNJHAsHCw</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>And please support our Patreon if you're interested and want access to early content and the bonus Reading Corners!! Big things are coming!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/leftpage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/leftpage&nbsp;</a></p><p>Intro: "Ultralounge" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)</p><p>Outro: "Leve Palestina" Spartacus</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>