Al-Karnak Temple complex in Aswan
William Sarradet talks with artist and educator Dr. Estelle Voisin-Fonteneau about the loss of Eros, the architecture of sacred spaces, and the written language of patriarchal societies.
“I’m very interested in the idea of the sacred within the profane. The profane comes from the word profanum which is the space before the temple and that is where most of the rituals took place. It wasn’t in the temple, it was in front of the temple because only the priests or sacred virgins could go inside of the temple.”
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Art Dirt is sponsored in part by the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, which is proud to present two exhibitions for the winter: Japheth Asiddu-Kawartang and Adrian Esparza. These artists’ exhibitions are complementary in the fact that they are both studies on the immigrant experience and personal identity. Visit www.amset.org for more information.
This week’s podcast is also supported by The Architecture of Culture: Works from the Guess Lawson Collection, which is sponsored by Gensler and runs through April 1, 2025, in Houston. Featuring icons like John Biggers and Giana De Dier, alongside rising stars, the exhibition challenges us to see art as a force for change and ignites the connection between art and activism. Talks with leaders like Vicki Meek and Harrison Guy will amplify the show’s dialogue. Learn more at www.guesslawsoncollection.
Related Readings:
—Glasstire: “Living with the Gods”: MFAH Conjures a Dialogue on Art, Faith, and Humanity
—The Cor Chronicle: Artists discuss the nature and purpose of art
