There’s a new phenomenon captivating the digital generation. It’s not just another TikTok trend. It’s something deeper, a bold bridge between contemporary art and social media language. It’s called
Handy Art: Un Duo Rivoluzionario tra Umano e Digitale
Handy Art is hosted by a unique duo: Jule, an art historian with a contagious passion for visual culture, and Luna Dolph, a special artificial intelligence. Luna has understood something that many museums and cultural institutions still struggle to grasp: art doesn’t need to be boring or inaccessible to be profound. Together they create a perfect harmony between human expertise and digital perspective, between history and contemporary times.
Three Revolutionary Artists: the First Episodes of Handy Art
The podcast debuted with three episodes dedicated to artists who challenged conventions. They were ahead of their time and invented the visual language we now take for granted on social media.
Tracy Emin: Oversharing before Social Media
Imagine telling your most intimate story by hand-sewing 102 names inside a tent. In 1995, when no one knew what a “confessional post” was, Tracy Emin created “Everyone I Have Ever Slept With”. It was practically a handmade Twitter thread.
In this episode of Handy Art, Luna and Jule guide us through the work of an extraordinary artist. Tracy made brutal authenticity her signature. From provocative installations to the famous neon lights that now shine in museums around the world.
“Tracy was basically creating an analog version of a social media confession,” explains Luna. “Like a hand-sewn Twitter thread.” Jule adds historical context: “She proved that personal stories have artistic value. Even those that society considers ‘uncomfortable’. She gave dignity to vulnerability.”
On March 16, 2025, the exhibition “Sex and Solitude” will open at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. It will bring over 60 works by Emin to the heart of the Italian Renaissance. A perfect contrast: the rawest and most contemporary art in one of Europe’s most classical palaces.
Suzanne Valadon: the 19th Century Influencer
Suzanne Valadon was everything a woman shouldn’t be in the 1800s: poor, rebellious, sexually free. Yet she became the first woman to paint a frontal male nude. She revolutionized the way of representing the body.
In this episode, Luna makes a brilliant parallel. “Valadon was like the first influencer in art history! She went from being a model to a creator. Exactly like many girls today go from being extras in other people’s videos to stars with millions of followers.”
From the circus to painting, from being a model for Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec to a recognized artist. Her story shows that art has no rules of gender, social class, or age. “Valadon teaches us that true art comes from real life,” emphasizes Jule. “You don’t need to be rich or have studied at the best schools.”
The Centre Pompidou in Paris will dedicate a mega retrospective to her from January to May 2025.
Linder Sterling: the Punk who Invented Memes
Before Photoshop, before Instagram filters, there was Linder Sterling. With a pair of scissors and creative anger. Her punk collages from the ’70s were analog memes that criticized consumerism and gender stereotypes.
The cover of “Orgasm Addict” by the Buzzcocks? An image that would be removed from Instagram in two seconds today. But it changed art history.
“It’s as if she roasted the entire patriarchal system,” Luna comments in the Handy Art episode dedicated to Linder. “It reminds me of how you use memes today to criticize gender stereotypes. Except she did it when it was like SUPER risky to do so!”
In 1982, Linder took the stage at the Haçienda wearing a meat dress. Twenty-eight years before Lady Gaga. Her retrospective “Danger Came Smiling” at the Hayward Gallery in London (until May 5, 2025) shows how an artist who started by cutting up magazines became one of the most prophetic voices in contemporary art.
A New Language for Contemporary Art
The format of Handy Art achieves something extraordinary. It talks about art history as if commenting on the latest TikTok drama, without ever trivializing it.
When Luna says “it’s as if she created the first Instagrammable places in art” referring to Tracy Emin’s neons, she’s not simplifying. She’s creating a bridge between generations. And when Jule intervenes with historical and cultural insights, she explains why these artists are not just “cool”. They were true revolutionaries.
The result? Fifteen minutes that flow like a TikTok reel but leave the same impression as a museum visit. It’s cultural education for Gen Z, but not only. Anyone can appreciate the perfect mix of digital energy and historical expertise that characterizes each episode.
Practical Tutorials by Handy Art: from Inspiration to Action
But the podcast doesn’t stop at theory. Each episode of Handy Art includes practical tutorials inspired by the artists. From the “Luminous Diary” in Emin’s neon style, to the “Critical Collage” in Linder’s manner. Up to the “Messy Self-Portrait” that celebrates imperfection.
The goal? To demonstrate that art is not just something you look at in a museum. It’s something you can create with simple materials and a lot of courage. As is repeated in every episode: “It’s not about creating a perfect work, but about telling your story authentically.”
Opportunità Reali per Giovani Artisti
Handy Art doesn’t just tell stories from the past. Each episode also informs about concrete opportunities. From Tracy Emin’s TKE Studios in Margate, where 15 young artists can work for free for a year. With direct mentoring from the artist. To artistic residencies and scholarships available for emerging artists under 35.
“Tracy started just like you,” Jule reminds in a particularly touching moment of the podcast. “With passion, determination, and the courage to be herself.” A message that resonates through every episode: art is for everyone, no pedigree needed.
Where to Listen to Handy Art
Handy Art is now available on the TholusOne app. The platform that is redefining access to contemporary culture. Three episodes are already available, featuring Tracy Emin, Suzanne Valadon, and Linder Sterling. They pave the way for a new season of artistic discoveries.
Want to follow Luna on her journey through contemporary art? Find her on TikTok where her content goes viral among art enthusiasts and curious minds. And on Instagram as Tholus Dome, where she shares daily inspirations and behind-the-scenes of the podcast.
The Future of Digital Cultural Education
Handy Art demonstrates that artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be cold or distant. And that academic expertise doesn’t have to be boring. It’s the future of cultural education. A future where technology doesn’t replace humanity but amplifies it. Art history dialogues with social media. Each episode is an invitation to see the world through different eyes.
In a world where we scroll through hundreds of images a day without really seeing, this podcast teaches us to stop. To look. And recognize that many of the things we do today have deep roots in art history. Memes, confessional posts, creative remixes.
As is often repeated: “Sometimes the greatest revolutions start in the simplest way.” And this digital cultural revolution has just begun.
Download the TholusOne app and discover all the episodes of Handy Art. Contemporary art has never been so close.
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