Channel: The Art Assignment

Category: Education

Tags: artart historysouthern pole of inaccesibilityjohn greenarctic explorationvladimir leninrussian artsculptureleninsouth pole

Description: In 1958, scientists from Russia left a plastic bust of Vladimir Lenin at the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility, and as of 2007 it was still there. What does it mean? Guest host John Green ponders his fascination with this object and the changing nature of art. To support our channel, visit: patreon.com/artassignment. Thanks to our Grandmasters of the Arts Vincent Apa and Indianapolis Homes Realty, and all of our patrons, especially Patrick Hanna, Nichole Hicks, Jane Quale, and Constance Urist. Subscribe for new episodes of The Art Assignment every other Thursday! -- Follow us elsewhere for the full Art Assignment experience: Tumblr: theartassignment.com Response Tumblr: all.theartassignment.com Twitter: twitter.com/artassignment Instagram: instagram.com/theartassignment Facebook: facebook.com/theartassignment and don't forget Reddit!: reddit.com/r/TheArtAssignment