Movement in about Ten Minutes: Futurism - Speed, Machines, Violence, and Very Bad Decisions

Futurism wanted art to move at the speed of modern life—and it wasn’t interested in asking permission. In this episode, James follows Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and the Italian Futurists as they transform speeding cars, factories, electric lights, experimental typography, and industrial noise into a new artistic language. Along the way, paintings learn to move, words escape their sentences, orchestras become factories, and performances erupt into confrontations. But Futurism’s obsession with youth, aggression, destruction, and war carried it toward increasingly dangerous politics. Its artists helped reinvent modern art while confusing speed with progress—and innovation with wisdom. Start your engines. Hide the museum collection. And perhaps take away Marinetti’s keys. Send us a Note! Let us know what you think! J-Squared Atelier, LLC for the love of art Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Send us a text Don't miss the video podcast version on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify!!! Follow & Subscribe to Art Happens Connect with Us: J-Squared Aterlier (J2Atelier) 🌐 Website: J2 Atelier 📸 Instagram: @J2Atelier James William Moore 🌐 Website: James William Moore 📸 Instagram: @the_jwmartist Catch Lattes & Art, our sister podcast—coffee-fueled conversations with artists about process, inspiration, and the beautiful mess behind the work. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, ...