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The Covenant Eyes PodcastHealing After Betrayal: Jenny Solomon on Grace, Trust & RestorationWhen trust is broken, can a marriage truly be restored?In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Jenny Solomon, author of Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Broken Trust, to share how faith, honesty, and grace brought new life to her marriage.Jenny opens up about walking through pain, rebuilding trust, and finding peace through Christ-centered healing. Together, Karen and Jenny talk about:✅ What emotional betrayal feels like for a spouse✅ How the church can lovingly support struggling couples...
2025-11-1230 min
Speak The TruthEP. 179 Most Downloaded Episode of 2023 – Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography W/Author's Jenny and Curtis SolomonIn this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' Shauna and Mike welcome Curtis and Jenny Solomon to discuss their new books, 'Redeem Your Marriage' and 'Reclaim Your Marriage.' The Solomons explore how their books address the impact of pornography on marriages, offering support for both the offending and hurt parties. They delve into the process of writing their books, sharing personal insights and struggles, and emphasize the importance of lament and genuine repentance. The discussion also covers practical advice for biblical counselors and pastors on how to use the books as resources for couples and even touches on...
2025-08-1840 min
The Rooted Truth Podcast167 — Part 23 Walking Through the Bible: The Song of SolomonWelcome to part 23 of the Walking Through the Bible Series. In this episode, Jenny explores the Song of Solomon, a poetic and passionate book of the Bible that delves into themes of love, marriage, and divine intimacy. She discusses its historical context, various interpretations, and the key themes of mutual pursuit, physical beauty, faithfulness, and the importance of timing in relationships. The episode emphasizes the significance of covenant love and how the Song of Solomon serves as a reminder of God's love for His people.To access ALL of the Walking Through the Bible episodes, please download...
2025-07-2917 minThe Rooted Truth Podcast166 — Part 22 Walking Through the Bible: EcclesiastesWelcome to part 22 of the Walking Through the Bible Series. Today Jenny explores the Book of Ecclesiastes, discussing its unique and thought-provoking themes. She dives into the background of the book, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, and examines its central message about the meaning of life under the sun. The episode highlights the importance of fearing God and finding purpose beyond worldly possessions, emphasizing that true meaning is anchored in faith and a relationship with Jesus.To access ALL of the Walking Through the Bible episodes, please download our app The Rooted Truth in the App Store...
2025-07-2918 min
The JCC PodcastEpisode 6 - Church camp, Ketchup, and Chasing afterThis week it's just Mary Kate and Bucky as they talk about what it means to be in pursuit of things that really matter. Of course, there is a random question, silliness, but also some encouragement for you this week. What are you chasing after? Solomon shares that if we are in pursuit of the wrong things, it's all meaningless. Let's pursue the right things!
2025-06-1129 min
Bravo and Blaze with Jenny BlazeLIVE: RHOA Kenya’s Spa of SHADE + Activated Lindsay Hubbard Is BACK | Bravo & Blaze Weekly Recap 🔥💅 The drama is THICK this week in the Bravo universe, and we’re breaking it ALL down LIVE:✨ Kenya Moore’s grand salon opening turns into a Spa of SHADE as Brit gets iced out on RHOA Real Housewives of Atlanta😤 Activated Lindsay Hubbard is back and coming for Carl — chaos in Summer House🛳️ Below Deck Down Under finally delivers, but Captain Jason still gives ✨ vibes ✨🩺 Married to Medicine reunion part 3: Can friendships be saved?🎭 RHOBH, Denise Richards’ Wild Things, and more🔍 Plus: I may or may not be obsessing over a...
2025-04-161h 31Bravo and Blaze with Jenny BlazeLIVE: Jesse Solomon Is Gross, Brit Threatens Kenya, & Charlie Sheen in Wild Things?!💥 Welcome back to Bravo & Blaze LIVE with Jenny Blaze — your weekly unfiltered Bravo breakdown with a side of pop culture chaos and 420-friendly commentary!This week, the Bravo streets are on FIRE:- Brit threatens Kenya with a PISTOL?! 😳- Married to Medicine Reunion Part 2 brings shade, tears, and truths- Below Deck Down Under gave us Wihan being the absolute WORST- Jesse Solomon proves once again that he’s a total creep- Southern Charm Season 10 is OVER and left us wr...
2025-04-041h 24Bravo and Blaze with Jenny BlazeLIVE: Karen Huger’s PRISON Scandal Shocks RHOP + Shep Gets DUMPED (Again) on Southern Charm & More🔥 Buckle up, Bravo lovers! In this week’s Bravo & Blaze livestream, we’re diving into all the latest Bravo chaos — and trust me, there’s a lot to unpack.💥 Karen Huger from Real Housewives of Potomac is behind bars (?!), and we’re breaking down everything we know so far.💔 Meanwhile, Southern Charm’s Shep Rose is still out here getting dumped — is this the breakup that finally changes him? (Doubtful, but let’s discuss!)Plus, we’re covering all the wild moments from this week’s episodes across Marr...
2025-02-281h 42
The Soul Care PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 12: Dr. Curtis SolomonEpisode #12 Show Notes
Host: Warren Lamb
Guest: Dr. Curtis Solomon
Summary
In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Dr. Curtis Solomon shares his journey into biblical counseling, influenced by his military background and personal experiences. He discusses the importance of integrating faith with trauma healing, the role of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in fostering unity among counselors, and the challenges faced in the field today. Dr. Solomon also addresses the sensitive topic of pornography in marriage, emphasizing the need for resources that guide couples through healing and restoration. H...
2024-12-1848 min
Simple GiftsPROVERBS 31The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-11-2803 minSimple GiftsPROVERBS 30The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-11-2104 minSimple GiftsProverbs 29The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-11-1403 minSimple GiftsProverbs 28The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-11-0703 minSimple GiftsProverbs 27The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-10-3103 minSimple GiftsProverbs 26The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-10-1703 minSimple GiftsProverbs 25The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-10-1003 minSimple GiftsProverbs 24The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-10-0304 minSimple GiftsProverbs 23The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-09-2604 minSimple GiftsProverbs 22The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-09-1903 minThe Rooted Truth Podcast142 — Part 21 Walking Through the Bible: ProverbsWelcome back to the Walking Through the Bible Series! Today is all about Proverbs. The Book of Proverbs is categorized as poetry and wisdom, written mostly by King Solomon. It deals with practical righteousness and wisdom in every area of life. The book is divided into several sections, including a prologue, Proverbs to the Youth, Proverbs of Solomon, a second collection of Solomon, and writings from unknown sages. The purpose of the book is to teach wisdom to God's people through short, clever explanations that contain truth.
Be sure to download the free PDF that accompanies this...
2024-09-1709 minSimple GiftsProverbs 21The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-09-1203 minSimple GiftsProverbs 20The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-09-0503 minSimple GiftsProverbs 19The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-08-2903 minSimple GiftsProverbs 18The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-08-2202 minSimple GiftsProverbs 17The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-08-1503 minSimple GiftsProverbs 16The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-08-0804 min
Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Thanks,, 2023Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: "Thanks," is a painting by Jenny Holzer from 2023. Nearly 5 feet tall by 4 feet wide, the vertically oriented linen canvas is covered in various gleaming hues of gold leaf. Stacked from top to bottom, four rectangles of gold leaf in varying sizes are aligned along the left side of the painting, a few inches from the edge. They are set against a bright copper-toned background with an allover grid-like pattern, made from sheets of leaf that are each about 3 inches square.
The surface immediately surrounding the rectangles is a coppery tone. The...
2024-08-0704 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of cruciform Water board, 2024Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: This work by Jenny Holzer from 2024 is titled "cruciform Water board." The vertically oriented painting is 2 feet high by 1 1/2 feet wide and made of oil paint on linen canvas.
Two deep black geometric blocks, one stacked over the other, comprise much of the composition. The larger of the two sits roughly in the top three-fifths of the canvas, while the second block sits below it in the bottom two-fifths. The blocks are the same width and centered on the midline of the canvas. The rest of the canvas is ivory, creating...
2024-08-0703 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of blades, 2024Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: Jenny Holzer’s "blades," from 2024, consists of two cast replicas of human scapulae, or shoulder blades. Each is about 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide, with a depth of 2 inches. The replicas are made of urethane resin and are pigmented with acrylic paint, appearing slightly milky and yellowed.
Composed in an angled shape, they are oriented with the pointed edge tilted upward like wings. They are attached to the “web walls” of the Guggenheim rotunda’s ramps. Tucked away, above us, and at a slight distance, the replicas are positioned in a way that...
2024-08-0701 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Battle Rhythm, 2024Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: "Battle Rhythm" is a painting by Jenny Holzer from 2024. Vertically oriented, the linen canvas is about 6 1/2 feet tall and 5 feet wide. From afar, it glimmers and glows in gold and copper tones.
At first glance, the composition appears to be a graphic of 10 bright gold shapes placed in a circular format, sitting equidistant from one another like numbers on a clockface. Upon closer inspection, each of the 10 shapes is a circle about 10 inches in diameter sitting behind a slightly rectangular shape about 8 inches square; each rectangular form is gilded in a...
2024-08-0705 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of broken, 2024Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: Three marble benches sit among a field of irregular chunks of granite, limestone, and marble in Jenny Holzer’s 2024 artwork titled "broken." The benches, in red or white granite, are roughly 3 feet long, 1 1/2 feet deep, and 1 1/2 feet high. Each is made of three polished stone slabs: a long rectangle for the seat supported by legs made of a smaller slab on either end, arranged perpendicular to the seat. The benches look solid and immovable, weighing up to 500 pounds, and in this installation are tipped and installed at various angles.
Upon closer look...
2024-08-0704 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of STILL LIFE, 2017Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: Jenny Holzer’s "Still Life" is part of a series of sculptural works. This one is from 2017 and made of marble cut into a massive rectangular form about two feet tall by two-and-a-half feet wide by seven feet long. Its smooth, shiny Breccia Medicea surface shows the stone’s swirls of black, grey, cream, white, pink, and burgundy. The swirling marbled formations of the veins give the impression of the silt of streams, patterns left by tides, and aerial views of river paths. A stone lid sits atop the block and slig...
2024-08-0702 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Protect Protect metal, 2023Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: This 2023 painting by Jenny Holzer is titled "Protect Protect metal." The horizontally oriented canvas is enormous, about 8 1/2 feet wide and 6 1/2 feet tall.
Gleaming gold leaf gilds much of the linen canvas’s surface. Light bounces off the metal in various directions as one approaches and moves around the work. Much of the gold surface has a subtle grid pattern, built by the delicate metallic squares of carefully applied leaf. The edges of each squared leaf appear brownish or rusty.
Nearly filling the entire gold composition is an aerial map silkscreened in bla...
2024-08-0705 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of stake in the heart, 2024Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: These paintings by Jenny Holzer from 2024 are collectively titled "stake in the heart." The work is comprised of seven rectangular linen canvases, each measuring the same size at roughly 3 1/2 feet tall by 2 1/2 feet wide.
Each canvas gleams, its entire surface nearly covered in gold leaf. Light bounces off the metal in various directions as one approaches and moves around the work. The composition of each canvas displays a rough grid pattern of 3-inch squares, built where the delicate leaf squares slightly overlap with their neighbors. Within each square, the brightness of...
2024-08-0704 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Plaques, 1981–84Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: In the early 1980s, Jenny Holzer began presenting her text series "Living," from 1980 to 1982, and "Survival" from 1983 to 1985, on plaques of cast bronze and aluminum, and enamel on metal.
The bronze and aluminum works are rectangular in shape, on average ten inches wide and 8 inches tall. Depending on their material, most of each plaque’s surface is roughly textured like an orange peel, and colored dark bronze or charcoal. Brightly polished bronze or aluminum letters in capitalized typeface are raised above a darker background. A polished border frames each plaque. At the...
2024-08-0702 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Installation for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1989/2024Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: "Installation for the Guggenheim" by Jenny Holzer is an artwork originally shown at the Guggenheim Museum in 1989, then again in 2024.
Inside the museum’s iconic rotunda, bright LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, hang along the edge of the spiraling ramp, facing the center of the cavernous space. The sharp light of the LEDs disrupts the otherwise soft, natural light entering the space from the oculus and ground floor windows.
The LEDs emit a single line of digital text from a black electronic-display signboard, which is attached to the face of the ramp’s spir...
2024-08-0705 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Truisms, 2023Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: "Truisms," from 2023, is a sculptural series by Jenny Holzer.
Six low stone benches made of white Carrara marble rest on the floor. The benches are solid and sturdy, each weighing up to 800 pounds. Each seat is comprised of a single rectangular slab about three inches thick, about 4 1/2 feet long by about 2 feet wide. Supporting the seat are two legs, each a smaller rectangular slab about one foot high. The legs are placed at both ends, running perpendicular to the seat from front to back. The benches’ smooth and cool surfaces are spec...
2024-08-0702 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Cursed, 2022Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: "Cursed" is a 2022 installation work by Jenny Holzer composed of nearly three hundred thin metal fragments. About forty are hung along the gallery wall, and the evenly spaced line they form descends into a heap of around 250 scattered upon the floor. Each fragment is about a quarter inch thick and averages about a foot wide by a half foot tall.
The fragments are similar, but each is unique in character with varied texture, shape, and patina. All have wrinkled surfaces with edges that appear ripped, like discarded pieces of paper. Their co...
2024-08-0704 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Living: It can be startling to see someone’s breath..., 1989Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: "Living: It can be startling to see someone’s breath..." is a 1989 drawing by Jenny Holzer made of carbon on tracing paper, just over 3 feet wide by almost 2 feet tall. At the center of the composition, outlined letters each about an inch tall form a series of words that have been precisely traced onto the transparent paper in dark graphite. The letters are capitalized in a serif typeface, and some of their edges are blurred where the carbon has been rubbed into darkened smudges and fingerprints. Running about an inch inside th...
2024-08-0702 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of 26, 2019Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: This painting by Jenny Holzer from 2019 is titled "26." On rectangular paper, measuring about 3 feet tall by just over 2 feet wide, are markings of graphite and dark blue watercolor.
The most prominent in the composition is the blue watercolor, painted in thin, horizontal lines against the ivory paper. The lines run through the right quarter of the paper until they seem to spill off its right edge. The lines are slightly irregular in length, some beginning deeper into the interior of the composition than others. A small circular daub marks the start...
2024-08-0706 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of The distant future, 2024Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: This painting by Jenny Holzer from 2024 is titled "The distant future." The oil-on-canvas work is about 2 feet high and 1 1/2 feet wide, and almost entirely covered in silver-colored leaf.
Sitting centrally in the composition is an oversize keyhole shape about 8 inches tall and 2 inches wide, covered in gold leaf. Four lines of text, center-aligned and in a serif typeface, run over the composition and keyhole. Surrounded by quotation marks, the phrase reads,
“The distant future is
visible to the naked eye
through the keyhole of
history”
The text is textured in silver-colored leaf mott...
2024-08-0704 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Selections from Erlauf (Memorial Bench I & II), 1996Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: Jenny Holzer’s 1996 work titled "Selections from Erlauf (Memorial Bench I & II)" consists of a pair of carbon drawings on tracing paper, both just over 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Outlined letters have been traced onto the cream-colored transparent paper, forming a composition of twenty-two rows of evenly spaced text. Each row contains a few words, making short phrases that stand alone or read as one continuous text. The phrases are neatly left alight, with uniform letters in a capitalized serif typeface. The letters’ thinly outlined edges sometimes blur where the carb...
2024-08-0703 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Fingerpaint 17, c. 2012Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: "Fingerpaint 17" is a work by Jenny Holzer from around 2012. Roughly 3 1/2 feet tall by 2 1/2 feet wide, the vertical, rectangular work is made of gouache on paper.
The cream-colored paper remains visible beneath handprints distributed over its surface. Some are the long imprints of fingers while others are dotted fingertips. Palms appear in only a few residual markings. Some marks are slightly streaked as the fingers brushed along the surface of the paper while pressing their marks.
Long fingerprints in blackish-gray, transparent like watery ink, stand out against the rest of the work’s li...
2024-08-0705 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of READY FOR YOU, 2023Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: This 2023 painting by Jenny Holzer is titled "READY FOR YOU." The vertically oriented canvas is about 5 feet wide by almost 7 feet tall.
Gleaming gold leaf gilds nearly the entire surface of the linen canvas. Light bounces off the metal in various directions as one approaches and moves around the work. At certain angles, a subtle grid pattern shines, built by the delicate squares of carefully applied gold leaf.
Words in silver-colored leaf sit roughly at the center of the composition, their metallic bodies sometimes difficult to discern when they get lost i...
2024-08-0704 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of Inflammatory Wall, 1979-82Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: Exuberantly colored squares, arranged in a grid pattern, cover the walls of a towering gallery in Jenny Holzer’s "Inflammatory Wall," an installation originally from 1979 to 1982 and reinstalled at the Guggenheim Museum in 2024. Crimson, magenta, bubblegum, fuchsia, salmon, tangerine, gold, lemon, chartreuse, apple green, teal, grape, and white blocks of color paper the walls in a grid pattern, each 1 1/2 feet square. The overall effect is a randomly pixelated grid design, of around 75 columns of squares curving along the gallery walls, each column seventeen squares tall from floor to ceiling.
Each square is...
2024-08-0702 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumDescription of For the Guggenheim, 2008/2024Access a slow-looking exercise of this work.
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Narrator: Jenny Holzer’s work titled "For the Guggenheim" is one in a series of site-specific light projections. It was originally shown at the Guggenheim Museum in 2008 and then again in 2024. Projected onto the museum’s facade are lines of large text in bright white letters. The darkened evening hours emphasize their brightness against the building’s grayed appearance. The text scrolls slowly upward in stacked rows; eventually each row disappears into the night sky above as new text rises from the ground below.
The projections come from two angles along Fifth Avenue...
2024-08-0703 minSimple GiftsProverbs 15The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-08-0104 minSimple GiftsProverbs 14The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-07-2504 minSimple GiftsProverbs 13The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-07-1903 minSimple GiftsProverbs 12The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-07-1103 minSimple GiftsProverbs 11The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-07-0404 minSimple GiftsProverbs 10The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-06-2704 minSimple GiftsProverbs 9The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-06-2002 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumInformazioni sulle origini della mostra.La curatrice Lauren Hinkson parla della mostra e del lavoro dell'artista.
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Lauren Hinkson: Benvenuti alla mostra "Jenny Holzer: Linea di luce". Sono Lauren Hinkson, curatrice associata per le Collezioni qui al Guggenheim.
Da oltre quarant'anni l'artista concettuale americana Jenny Holzer presenta le sue idee taglienti, le sue motivazioni e le sue preoccupazioni in spazi pubblici e mostre internazionali. Lo fa attraverso il linguaggio. Che si tratti di targhe, manifesti o preservativi, l'incisiva attività testuale di Holzer si affida al potere esplosivo della parola scritta. Le opere toccano alcune delle questioni e dei temi più scottanti del nostro tempo, dalla gi...
2024-06-1303 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumConozca los orígenes de la exposición.La curadora Lauren Hinkson comparte sus conocimientos sobre la exposición y la práctica de la artista.
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Lauren Hinkson: Les damos la bienvenida a la exposición "Jenny Holzer: Línea de luz". Soy Lauren Hinkson, curadora asociada de colecciones aquí en el Guggenheim.
Por más de cuarenta años, la artista conceptual estadounidense Jenny Holzer ha presentado sus ideas ácidas, sus argumentos y sus penas en lugares públicos y exposiciones internacionales. Su medio es el lenguaje. Ya sea sobre una placa, un cartel o un condón, la incisiva práctica de Holzer basada en el texto ap...
2024-06-1303 minSimple GiftsProverbs 8The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-06-1304 minSimple GiftsProverbs 7The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-06-0603 minSimple GiftsProverbs 6The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-05-3004 minSimple GiftsProverbs 5The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-05-2302 minSimple GiftsProverbs 4The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-05-1703 minSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumIntroduction to Jenny Holzer: Light LineLearn more about the origins of the exhibition from curator Lauren Hinkson.
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Lauren Hinkson: Welcome to the exhibition "Jenny Holzer: Light Line." I’m Lauren Hinkson, the Associate Curator for Collections here at the Guggenheim.
For more than forty years, American conceptual artist Jenny Holzer has presented her astringent ideas, arguments, and sorrows in public places and international exhibitions. Her medium is language. Whether inscribed on a plaque, poster, or condom, Holzer’s incisive text-based practice draws on the explosive power of the written word. The work tackles some of the most pressing issues and themes of our time—from c...
2024-05-1603 minSimple GiftsProverbs 3The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-05-0904 min
Book Talkbook talk for may 07 2024Book Talk for May 7, 2024Time and Tideby Thomas J. FlemingHistorical World War II melodrama about a U.S. Navy cruiser, the USS "Jefferson City." As the lone survivor of a battle in the Solomon Islands, the ship is disgraced and considered jinxed until a new captain takes command. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1987.DB26656Shamed A Kate Burkholder novelby Linda CastilloThe peaceful town of Painters Mill is shattered when an Amish grandmother is brutally murdered on an abandoned farm. When Chief...
2024-05-0856 minThe Rooted Truth Podcast128 — Part 17 Walking Through the Bible: 1 KingsWe are back with part 17 of the Walking Through the Bible Series! Today is all about 1 Kings.
The book of 1 Kings continues the narrative started in Samuel, tracing the rise and fall of King Solomon and the division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah. It covers a period of more than 400 years and was likely written between 560 and 540 BC. The purpose of the book is to record the history of the kings of Israel and Judah and to provide lessons from their successes and failures. Key stories which we chat about include Solomon's wisdom, the building...
2024-05-0323 minSimple GiftsProverbs 2The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-05-0202 minSimple GiftsProverbs 1The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy. Given that this book is authored by Solomon, who reigned in Israel from 971 to 931 BC, we would be hard pressed to make the case that it was the Greeks who invented philosophy, as I was always told. There are, in fact, many similarities between the two that suggest that the Hebrew language and culture might have been instrumental in much of what we think of as uniquely Greek.
In any case, we give o...
2024-04-2504 min
Smells Like Teen ParentEp 16: Trust, Truth, and Lies: How to Build More Honest Relationships Between Teens and AdultsSend us a textDiscover the delicate dance of trust that defines the ever-evolving parent-teen relationship with thoughtful insights from Jenny Debevec, adult guest expert Dr. Eric Solomon and teens themselves. Together, we peel back the layers of truth, lies, and the quest for adolescent independence, offering you a treasure trove of understanding and strategies to fortify these crucial bonds. Hear heartfelt stories and expert research that illuminate the reasons behind teenage secrecy and its reverberating effects on everything from school success to self-esteem. We confront the tough issues head-on, advising on how to handle the moment...
2024-03-2724 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Pornography and Marriage with Curtis & Jenny SolomonIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Curtis and Jenny Solomon about their respective books, Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography and Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are common views some husbands might have regarding the use of pornographic materials? How do these views contrast with a biblical understanding of sexual sin?
• What are some common initial responses a wife might have after learning of her husband's pornography use?
• What role does lament and re...
2024-03-2547 min
God's Plan, Your PartEzra 4-6 | Temple Construction is HaltedSend us a textWhat challenges did the Israelites face while rebuilding the temple in Ezra?Why did the temple construction stop in the book of Ezra?How does King Darius support the rebuilding of the temple?What lessons can Christians learn from setbacks in Ezra?Why is God's presence missing from the second temple in Ezra?This podcast episode delves into Ezra chapters 4-6, focusing on the challenges the Israelites faced while rebuilding the temple after their return from exile. The hosts, Jenny and Ryan, discuss how the Israelites were...
2023-09-1921 min
Just Create, Dammit!29: Creating through Chronic Illness and Burnout w/ Natalie SolomonNatalie Solomon is a photographer that has done it all but she is a wizard at stylized photo shoots.
In this episode, we talk about chronic illness, burnout, and her journey to photography. We also touch on pricing and other fun artisty things.
If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/)
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2023-09-0447 minGod's Plan, Your Part2 Kings 24-25, 2 Chronicles 36 | The Destruction of Judah: What Got Us to This Point?Send us a text2 Kings 24 recounts the downfall of Judah as King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon captures Jerusalem. Jehoiakim, who rebelled against Babylon, is succeeded by his son Jehoiachin. Nebuchadnezzar besieges Jerusalem, takes Jehoiachin and the nobles into exile, and loots the temple treasures. This marks the beginning of the Babylonian captivity.The concluding chapter of 2 Kings depicts the tragic end of Judah. After a prolonged siege, Jerusalem falls to Nebuchadnezzar. Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, witnesses the execution of his sons and is then blinded before being taken captive to Babylon. The...
2023-08-1923 min
On GoingnessKimberly Jenkins: On the Cultural Impact of DressKimberly Jenkins is the founder of The Fashion and Race Database and Artis Solomon Consulting. Artis Solomon offers consulting on fashion history and cultural awareness, and is a one of a kind learning platform that is supported by subscribing universities and museums globally. Kim formerly held the position of Assistant Professor of Fashion Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University and lecturer at Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute. She has spent over ten years studying the impact of our clothes and how we express ourselves, through the lenses of politics, race, psychology and anthropology. She is best known for intr...
2023-06-3047 minGod's Plan, Your Part2 Chronicles 10-12 | God's Sovereignty and CommandmentsSend us a textIn 2 Chronicles 10, after the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam becomes the ruler of Israel. However, the people of Israel, led by Jeroboam, request Rehoboam to lighten their burdens that were imposed during Solomon's reign. Seeking counsel from elders and his peers, Rehoboam foolishly ignores the wise advice of the elders and decides to increase the people's burdens instead, resulting in the division of Israel into two kingdoms: the northern kingdom of Israel under Jeroboam's rule and the southern kingdom of Judah under Rehoboam's reign.In 2 Chronicles 11, Rehoboam gathers an...
2023-06-2420 minGod's Plan, Your Part1 Kings 12-14 | The Divided KingdomSend us a textIn 1 Kings 12, we witness the division of the united kingdom of Israel. Following the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam ascends to the throne. However, he fails to heed the advice of the elders and instead listens to the counsel of his peers, which leads to his harsh rule. This decision prompts the ten northern tribes, led by Jeroboam, to revolt and establish the separate kingdom of Israel. This event fulfills the prophecy of Ahijah and marks a significant turning point in Israel's history.Chapter 13 introduces a prophetic confrontation between...
2023-06-2327 minGod's Plan, Your Part1 Kings 10-11, 2 Chronicles 9 | The Queen of ShebaSend us a text1 Kings 10-11 and 2 Chronicles 9 depict the reign of King Solomon, highlighting his wisdom, wealth, and downfall. In 1 Kings 10, the Queen of Sheba visits Solomon to witness his renowned wisdom and witness the grandeur of his kingdom, as evidenced by the wealth, gifts, and treasures displayed. Solomon's fame spreads internationally through his trade and commerce, symbolized by gold, silver, and exotic goods. However, in 1 Kings 11, his downfall begins as he marries numerous foreign wives, leading to idolatry and turning away from God. Despite his wisdom and grand projects like the te...
2023-06-2129 minGod's Plan, Your PartProverbs 25-26 | The Second Edition of ProverbsSend us a textChapter 25 of Proverbs emphasizes the importance of wisdom, patience, and humility. It encourages individuals to strive for understanding and to exercise self-control in their speech and actions. The chapter cautions against engaging in conflicts and spreading gossip or slander, urging instead for honesty and trustworthiness in relationships. It highlights the value of correction and reproof, as well as the need for perseverance and diligence in one's endeavors. Ultimately, Proverbs 25 advises individuals to cultivate virtuous character traits and to seek wisdom in their daily lives.In Chapter 26, Proverbs explores various aspects of...
2023-06-1715 min