Among the vast array of topics discussed by Joe Rogan on his podcast are the two world wars. The topic came up during discussions again on JRE, but this time with a touch of art. Artwork depicting these wars can be triggering for some and Joe Rogan got its taste firsthand in a recent episode of ‘JRE.’
Rogan was left horrified when he witnessed the paintings that were made around wars on episode #2074 of ‘JRE’. It showcased the paintings from two prominent European artists, which left Rogan mortified. So what did the podcaster witness that deeply affected him?
Joe Rogan discusses World War paintings
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Joe Rogan recently had the opportunity to have a conversation with co-host of ‘Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast’, Shane Gillis. Amid the discussions, Rogan and Gillis endeavored to discuss the happening and aftermath of the war to end all wars, World War 1.
Gillis stated that he knew a painter who depicted the proper way a soldier saw the battlefield. Interestingly, the artist used to be a soldier as well. They were talking about the prominent German painter Otto Dix. Rogan was eager to witness the paintings but asserted that even the thought of the World War sent chills down his spine.
The duo then viewed the paintings that were etched by Dix and Rogan was completely horrified by the interpretation of war and the condition of soldiers in it. “Oh my God, everybody’s all bullet-holed and patched together. Oh wow, so he was a soldier? Oh my God, dude, these are horrific. Yeah, what did that guy see?,” voiced Rogan.
The paintings were as horrible as the war itself, but still, it was not able to justify the sufferings that the men in wars were been into. Gillis down in the conversation showed Rogan paintings from another war and the same artist’s darker works. The valuation of one of those paintings left Rogan completely bewildered.
Rogan left dumbfounded by the valuation of an iconic painting
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Gillis asserted that Dix’s paintings were good, but there was another painter who gave justice to the art of portraying war scenarios. The JRE guest was referring to the Spanish painter Francisco Goya who portrayed the Spanish resistance during the Napoleonic wars. However, his later works took on a much darker tone. After viewing one of them, Rogan’s used the words “Some satan sh*t” to express his feelings.
It was the iconic “Saturn devouring his son” by Goya. Rogan asked his team (‘Young’ Jamie of course) to ascertain the value of the artwork. The painting was valued at approximately $7.5 million and it’s increasing day by day.
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Rogan and Gillis’s small adventure into the world of paintings and war was eye-opening for them. What’s your opinion on painters portraying the effect of wars? Do you know of any such artists who deserve a mention? Let us know in the comments.
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