Know the Artist: Remedios Varo

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @TheArtTourist
    @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +22

    This episode’s Community Spotlight is on Maine-based fine art photographer and analog collage artist, Katherine Minott!
    Learn more about Katherine and peruse her work at katherineminott.com.

  • @KnightfallFelix
    @KnightfallFelix 2 роки тому +91

    You're so unbelievably underrated as a channel that it's mind-boggling. Loved this episode as always. Varo is one of my favourite artists and you did her justice.

  • @boddouce
    @boddouce 2 роки тому +28

    Thanks so much for featuring Remedios Varo, she is the most highly underrated surrealist painters and one of my favorites. I wish More people knew her!

    • @WhitneyDahlin
      @WhitneyDahlin Рік тому +2

      Dude same I'm obsessed with her work! She's criminally unknown outside of art circles

    • @sandrafisherhayes3219
      @sandrafisherhayes3219 Рік тому

      @@WhitneyDahlin mainly because she was a woman! Sadly true...

    • @ilanarhian
      @ilanarhian Рік тому

      It’s a shame that it’s so hard to see her actual paintings too because most are in private collections. I was lucky I got to because there was a Surrealist Women exhibition where I live and there were 3 of hers there. I was very excited just to see those

    • @boddouce
      @boddouce Рік тому +2

      This summer there will be a collection of her work for a show at The Art Institute if Chicago. I’m definitely going to go!

    • @sandrafisherhayes3219
      @sandrafisherhayes3219 Рік тому

      @@boddouce oh wow! Would love to see that! But I live in Ireland ☹ will it be online?

  • @mr.robot001mr.robot00
    @mr.robot001mr.robot00 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic video. Well written as well. Thank you.🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤

  • @williamhesterjohnson
    @williamhesterjohnson Рік тому +4

    I returned to and rewatched this video as I am reading Claire McMillan's gorgeous novel, Alchemy of a Blackbird, a fictionalized account of Varo's friendship with Leonora Carrington and their interest in the tarot. Highly recommend the book, and I continue to recommend your channel to anyone and everyone!

  • @RobtSc
    @RobtSc 2 роки тому +1

    Great series. Thanks for doing this. I'd suggest Hans Arp, Jean Cocteau, Hans Bellmer, Elaine DeKooning, Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely.

  • @carlosalbertoloria6445
    @carlosalbertoloria6445 2 роки тому +1

    It's a consolation to me that Anglophones complain about the speed with which you speak --- and you speak very well (eyes on the clock.) It's a gift. Very few people know the artist. MANY THANKS.

  • @martabednar7423
    @martabednar7423 Місяць тому

    Thank you for your video, I loved this so much, R.Varo is one of my favourite .

  • @frame0freference
    @frame0freference 2 роки тому

    Such a fascinating video. I loved her last creation 'Still Life Reviving'. Indeed a true surrealist. Thank You

  • @Imcatwoman
    @Imcatwoman 2 роки тому +6

    Several Circles, the best YT channel ! Your videos are life changing and so informative!

  • @fractalbeef
    @fractalbeef 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing and whimsical work. Can’t believe I never heard of her. Thank you several circles for introducing me to Varo!

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому

      So thrilled you enjoyed her magical work! There’s plenty more that we weren’t able to squeeze into the vid, too :)

  • @BillyMcBride
    @BillyMcBride 2 роки тому

    Thank you for helping me to discover again the wonder and imagination of Varo.

  • @messypalette
    @messypalette 2 роки тому +14

    I’m so happy you’ve made another video! Your voice is like velvet on my ears and it’s such a treat to be introduced to a new female artist. Her work is absolutely captivating

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you! Varo is magical, isn’t she?! ✨

  • @j2heam2
    @j2heam2 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @closettherapy6252
    @closettherapy6252 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful video on Remedios Varos! I saw her collection in Mexico city and fell in love with her art! Truly one of the best videos! Grateful for several circles!

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому

      Thank you!! What a treat that you got to see her work in Mexico City!

  • @caseymcvay4727
    @caseymcvay4727 2 роки тому +4

    so happy youre still working on this channel! keep it up!

  • @kristinamullen4066
    @kristinamullen4066 Рік тому

    Wonderful video! I cried towards the end.Her work really affects me and I strive to create as she did.

  • @ians.mozdzen3012
    @ians.mozdzen3012 2 роки тому

    The writing is tight. Thank you!!!

  • @mabonbran8913
    @mabonbran8913 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent, you've made my day with another gem. Thanks. 😃

  • @cosmic_user
    @cosmic_user Рік тому

    Fantastic video. Well written as well. Thank you.

  • @coeniedevilliers8792
    @coeniedevilliers8792 Рік тому

    Absolutely captivated! Thank you for excellent presentation

  • @Nangel2
    @Nangel2 Рік тому

    This channel is fantastic, I don't know why it took so long for it to pop up in my feed. I love Varo's works; thank you for featuring her!

  • @samuelberry4064
    @samuelberry4064 2 роки тому +1

    wonderful film. I thoroughly enjoy Several Circles. Thank you

  • @magicknight13
    @magicknight13 Рік тому +1

    Absolute perfection! this channel always succeeds in every aspect! So grateful for your uploads.

  • @AndrewBuckleBookReviews
    @AndrewBuckleBookReviews 2 роки тому

    Fascinating video, thank you for all this information ! What an amazing artist.

  • @msquaredsciencehistory
    @msquaredsciencehistory 2 роки тому +5

    wow I've had The Call in my opened tabs for weeks, thanks to a past video of yours. I owe you a debt, Several Circles, you've not only inspired me artwise but a huge influence on my own youtube channel where i've recently started producing biographies of scientists. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +1

      How wonderful to hear! Amazing that you’ve started your own channel of biographies, it’s so rewarding to spend a little time with the figures who inspire you✨All the best!

  • @tinorodriguez3473
    @tinorodriguez3473 Рік тому

    I luv your videos. This one in particular. I love Remedios Varo's work and really appreciate all the things you talked about in here also love that you used very sharp beautiful images of her work (unlike others who use very low res and terrible reproductions!) Glad I am subscribed to your channel is a wonderful way for me to take a break & have tea from my painting sessions! keep up the good work!

  • @davinchat2
    @davinchat2 2 роки тому +1

    Another video from my favorite art channel on youtube! Thanks for your amazing work.

  • @edepillim
    @edepillim 2 роки тому

    Great channel and Rachel is inspirational

  • @clemzo6
    @clemzo6 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for your work, I really apreciated the video. I fell in love with the Remedios Varo's work. I hope you will continue this channel with as much love as you put into this video

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому

      We certainly intend to! So glad you connected with Varo’s work ✨

  • @akinokusami3623
    @akinokusami3623 2 роки тому +1

    Hello, welcome back! We've missed you!! Your smooth voice, exquisite fashion sense, and first class art lectures is something we've all missed. Thanks for all your hard work.

  • @surrealdealpick3
    @surrealdealpick3 2 роки тому

    One of my very favorites! Thank you!

  • @ludovisian5063
    @ludovisian5063 Рік тому

    Fascinating. Thank you.

  • @adambazso9207
    @adambazso9207 2 роки тому +2

    I've never heard of this artist before and I love surrealism. Thank you for bringing her work to a bigger audience! Her paintings are just incredibly detailed and completely beautiful, fascinating!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +3

      So thrilled you enjoyed her work! She’s only recently started to get her due, hopefully we see more of her in the years to come!✨

    • @sandrafisherhayes3219
      @sandrafisherhayes3219 Рік тому

      @@TheArtTourist Remedios absolutely deserves recognition as an artist! Perfect timing actually as I recently finished reading a biography on Leonora Carrington. Strongly recommended read if you haven't already!

  • @postmanpat2964
    @postmanpat2964 2 роки тому

    Oh my gosh this channel is absolutely fantastic! I'd love to see an episode on pieter bruegel

  • @angelinalloyd
    @angelinalloyd 2 роки тому +5

    I thank you so much for another great episode and thank you for this episodes community spotlight! Katherine Minnot’s work is spectacular and inspirational!

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for watching! Isn’t she fantastic?! We posted a link to her website in the comments, definitely worth poking around!

  • @bobjohnson8057
    @bobjohnson8057 Рік тому

    I did not know of Varo before seeing this video. Seeing her work is having a profound effect on me. Thank you for taking the time to create this marvelous channel.

  • @joseruiz7488
    @joseruiz7488 2 роки тому +3

    😺♥️ Saludos desde México! 🇲🇽

  • @mateuszkujawski8398
    @mateuszkujawski8398 2 роки тому +8

    Hello! First, let me tell you how much I love your videos! I'm no art scholar and this channel is one of the first things showing me how wonderful the world of art is and thanks to you I'm now expanding my knowledge and my ability to empathize with people and things outside of my circle. For that I'm greatly thankful 😌 May I ask, will you ever consider making a video about Zdzisław Beksiński? I bet you've been asked about it plenty of times but I'd appreciate if you could answer! Thank you very much for what you're doing and I hope to see more of you in the future ❤️

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much, this means a lot to us :) Absolutely, we plan to make a Beksinski video soon!

    • @mateuszkujawski8398
      @mateuszkujawski8398 2 роки тому

      @@TheArtTourist oh thank you very much for answering 🙂 Can't wait to watch it!

  • @sandrafisherhayes3219
    @sandrafisherhayes3219 Рік тому +1

    Wow! New to your channel and I am definitely going to subscribe! Came across Remedios while reading Leonora Carrington's biography. Remedios and Leonora were very close friends and I am very curious about her art. Thank you so much for posting this 💗 her art is sublime

  • @EH-vzzy
    @EH-vzzy 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your introduction to this artist!!! Really stunning work and fantastic to have her background

  • @saivinijhawan3143
    @saivinijhawan3143 2 роки тому +3

    So glad for a new artist to explore and such a captivating one at that! Thank you for a fabulous episode :)

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! Isn’t she magical?! Definitely worth exploring further :)

    • @saivinijhawan3143
      @saivinijhawan3143 2 роки тому +1

      Especially, since surrealism is such a supposedly male dominated genre. Such a fresh perspective!

    • @saivinijhawan3143
      @saivinijhawan3143 2 роки тому

      Especially, since surrealism is such a supposedly male dominated

  • @MerinaRael
    @MerinaRael Рік тому

    Great display good job

  • @o.b.4593
    @o.b.4593 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this!

  • @ChristopherJWalton
    @ChristopherJWalton 2 роки тому

    Great film. I wasn't aware of the artist, but was fascinated to learn about her beautiful, enchanting paintings. Thank you

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! That’s awesome to hear, her work is magical and very much worth exploring :) ✨

  • @jnrocktx
    @jnrocktx 2 роки тому +2

    I am new to art history. This video series is a great resource to help me understand the artists, the communities, and the influences of their time.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching, we’re so glad you’re enjoying the channel!

  • @thepunchypoet
    @thepunchypoet 2 роки тому

    Another great insight into a wonderful artist. Thanks for yet another well researched and fascinating video.

  • @worksupermodel
    @worksupermodel 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed this so much. Thank you!

  • @anthonyanderson6463
    @anthonyanderson6463 4 місяці тому

    Loved this, thank you

  • @salmanalkhaledi6473
    @salmanalkhaledi6473 2 роки тому +1

    Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!!!! Just on my break and y'all put this for me??? Much love homies!!!

  • @davidfay1556
    @davidfay1556 2 роки тому

    We need more videos like this - well done - great information.

  • @andrewgavinet9595
    @andrewgavinet9595 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video y’all, keep on keeping on with the fantastic work 👍🏼

  • @hayamalik284
    @hayamalik284 Рік тому

    This is so informative and interesting thank you for this video. I really enjoyed it!

  • @el_doble_zeta
    @el_doble_zeta 2 роки тому

    Amazing content as always. I'm so glad to know you are still doing vids! Loved that you finally covered Remedios Varo. There were so many paintings I had not seen!

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video :) She was super prolific in her later years, I was also amazed by all the paintings I hadn’t seen before!

  • @matheushenriquenascimento9461
    @matheushenriquenascimento9461 2 роки тому

    Lady, consider making a video about the methodology to approach art and analyze art; your channel is a pearl.

  • @DiamondProofSector
    @DiamondProofSector 2 роки тому +5

    Great video- as always! I first became aware of Varo years ago when I read the novel 'The Crying of Lot 49' - there's a scene where the main character is fascinated by "Embroidering the Earth's mantle" when she sees it in a gallery. I only found later that she was a real artist and not a fictional character :)

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Yes! I came across the book in my research, will have to pick it up sometime. We recently saw Embroidering the Earth’s Mantle for the first time at The Met and it’s really something.

  • @jverart2106
    @jverart2106 2 роки тому

    First of all, thank you for all you do. The algorithm blessed me with your channel and I'm hooked.
    I was thinking about Varos yesterday for some reason so I came to watch your video. I already watched several videos in your channel :)
    I noticed that you mention Yves Tanguy. I love his paintings but there's little material about him out there. If you ever think about doing another surrealist I hope it will be him! :)
    Looking forward to your new content!

  • @sunjour
    @sunjour 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Your videos are so engaging, Im hooked! 👍🏽

  • @MaeveBowral
    @MaeveBowral Рік тому

    Varo and tamara de lempicka helped me to discover myself as an artist! i love them🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  Рік тому

      I love them too!

    • @MaeveBowral
      @MaeveBowral Рік тому

      @@TheArtTourist Love the way you narrate the video, you are so beautiful queen🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖

  • @cobaj6226
    @cobaj6226 2 роки тому

    Fantastic content from this channel's creators

  • @scrapmachine1
    @scrapmachine1 2 роки тому

    This video is amazing

  • @art_off_the_wall
    @art_off_the_wall 2 роки тому

    So excited to see a video about Remedios Varo! I first saw her work at an exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. I was a kid and was there with my mom and my brother and we were stunned because the paintings were so incredible and yet we were the only people in the exhibit. Great channel - looking forward to checking out the other videos!

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому

      Thank you! That’s awesome, her work really is a magical experience in person ✨

  • @alsaulso1332
    @alsaulso1332 Рік тому

    love me some Varo!

  • @thylacinenv
    @thylacinenv 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent as always, May I respectfully suggest Felisien Rops or Ferdinand Knopff for a future presentation.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much! Both great suggestions, we’ll add them to the list! ✨

    • @thylacinenv
      @thylacinenv 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheArtTourist you may need a stiff whisky when tackling Mr Rops, makes Mr Beardsley seem a little tame somehow!

  • @JimOverbeckgenius
    @JimOverbeckgenius 2 роки тому

    Very enjoyable.

  • @jame5661
    @jame5661 2 роки тому

    i love your channel so much 💕💕💕

  • @joelkulesha8284
    @joelkulesha8284 2 роки тому +3

    I woke up feeling poorly because of the booster. Then I saw this and it made the day better :)

  • @maryd4842
    @maryd4842 2 роки тому

    Wow, I have 3 of her old canvas prints on my wall, and I have for years without knowing who the artist was! Thank you for this! Felt so familiar, then saw 2 of the 3 included in this video right above my tv 😂

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому

      That’s awesome! The perfect decor ✨

  • @nicola1466
    @nicola1466 2 роки тому +2

    Would be cool to cover Leonora Carrington

  • @LemmysKilmister
    @LemmysKilmister 2 роки тому +1

    as always: great work. I like to know more about Beksinski :)

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!! We’ll definitely tackle Beksinski soon, we’re fans of his work and we’ve gotten quite a few requests for a video about him so he’s high on the list!

    • @LemmysKilmister
      @LemmysKilmister 2 роки тому

      @@TheArtTourist I cannot wait for it :-)))

  • @polo443
    @polo443 2 роки тому

    I have watched several of your videos, thay have all being amazing and more often than not very awe inspiring. Congratulations on your brilliant work!
    There are a couple of Mexican artists that you can create content about, spectacular in their works, they're José María Velasco and Dr Atl (Gerardo Murillo) the former making an impressive historical record of the bygone days of central Mexico and the later creating images of landscapes with an ancient and strong character slighlty akin of German expressionism.
    Cheers! 🎨

  • @paulfletcher1900
    @paulfletcher1900 Рік тому

    Hi really enjoy your videos one of my favourite artists I would like to see covered is Margaret Macdonald Macintosh

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  Рік тому

      We made a video about her and her sister quite a while ago. One of our dream projects is to make a feature documentary about the sisters Macdonald. Meanwhile, enjoy! m.ua-cam.com/video/Py43KqqSLh8/v-deo.html

  • @chonkerbonkers5496
    @chonkerbonkers5496 2 роки тому +3

    Your outfit is sublime

  • @zzzxxyy
    @zzzxxyy 2 роки тому +1

    I saw her art at the Met a couple of months back, the Surrealism Beyond Borders exhibit.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +1

      Yes us too! It’s a great show, but her triptych was definitely our favorite :)

  • @massivepotions4568
    @massivepotions4568 2 роки тому

    wow her stuff is incredible

  • @MsLoila
    @MsLoila Рік тому

    Thank you for this new insightful interpretation! I never thought of her works having feminist connotations and scared imagery.

  • @Victoria_Coombes
    @Victoria_Coombes 2 роки тому

    Didn’t know about this artist before. I’m astounded of her artwork - which in my opinion does a lot resemble Dali’s art; perhaps Remedios can be identified as female version of Salvador Dali?😏💖

  • @gabrielecolella4117
    @gabrielecolella4117 2 роки тому

    Beautiful videos, you should make one on Francis Bacon, such an interesting life.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yes! We’re super excited to get to Francis Bacon, he’s one of our favorites :)

  • @senorital.5806
    @senorital.5806 Рік тому

    Dali said in an interview that he would never return to Mexico because he did not tolerate a country more surreal than his own paintings. Now you know why magical mexico is inspiration for magical surrealism. 😊😊

  • @MJ-sj5dv
    @MJ-sj5dv 2 роки тому

    Will you cover in depth Leonora Carrington?

  • @MegaFafnir
    @MegaFafnir 2 роки тому

    Varo's paintings, along with Bosch's, were a strong influence for Dana Terrace as she created The Owl House! 😁

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 роки тому

      She sounds really interesting. We’ll have to check her out!

  • @byronmilla9865
    @byronmilla9865 2 роки тому

    She looks like one office manager I work for really strong and Respected by all the dudes within the company.

  • @activerewriting
    @activerewriting Рік тому

    THIS WAS AN AUDIO VISUAL TREAT ❤

  • @brandbran6486
    @brandbran6486 2 роки тому

    that artist is amazing

  • @byronmilla9865
    @byronmilla9865 2 роки тому +2

    This lady makes English sound almost as beautiful as a Romance lenguage!!!

  • @RD-lt3ht
    @RD-lt3ht Рік тому

    WOW!

  • @richardvoisin6039
    @richardvoisin6039 2 роки тому

    Can you do an episode for the artist Jack whitten?

  • @frame0freference
    @frame0freference 2 роки тому

    Would love to see the references too, if possible. Just help creators like me to read from credible sources

  • @mrossi450
    @mrossi450 2 роки тому +1

    Love this! She is such an amazing artist and deserving of more coverage. Check out a similar video on Remedios Varo here: ua-cam.com/video/g532QI8cCME/v-deo.html

  • @chimz1310
    @chimz1310 Рік тому

    she’s my cosmic mother tbh

  • @miriambennett
    @miriambennett 5 місяців тому

  • @michaelbenenson
    @michaelbenenson 2 роки тому +1

    Not a fan of surrealism; nonetheless, much gained as usual from your superb documentary coverage. Ta. mb

  • @senorital.5806
    @senorital.5806 Рік тому

    In mexico it is not only frida and frida is not mexico mexico they have a large number of excellent painters of all kinds so please do not enclose Mexican art only in frida. 🤨

  • @clevelandlloyd6476
    @clevelandlloyd6476 2 роки тому

    😜 Promo>SM!

  • @311dragonstar
    @311dragonstar 2 роки тому

    Are you still single ? Do you feel like a holiday in Australia ? You can bring your cat 🌟
    Call me . K 🐲⭐

  • @mimmousavi8108
    @mimmousavi8108 2 роки тому

    🤍 🤍 🤍