Podcast Episodes

Edvard Munch | The Scream (encore)

As a young adult, Edvard Munch studied art. He was influenced early on by the Impressionists, but he really came into his own when he began using painting as a way of expressing his inner struggles. …

Published on 1 month ago

I'm Not Your Muse: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries

My guests this week were the author and illustrator of the fantastic book I’M NOT YOUR MUSE: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries. I spoke with Lori Zimmer and Maria …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Kwakwaka’wakw artist | Eagle Transformation Mask (encore)

The transformation mask is a carved and painted sculpture, a status symbol, a costume element and a simple machine all at once. Pulling the strings on the mask allows the wearer to move parts that ef…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Woman with Fifty Faces

This week, I have an interview with the author and illustrtor behind a new graphic novel that tackles the story of Maria Lani who convinced over 50 prominent artists to make her portrait. Dozens of a…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amedeo Modigliani (encore)

Amedeo Modigliani, a rebellious Italian painter, left a lasting mark on the art world with his distinctive style and captivating portraits. Born in Livorno in 1884, his early life was marked by illne…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Époque Paris

It was a tremendous pleasure to get to interview Jennifer Dasal about her new book, The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Époque Paris. We discussed the art scene in Paris in t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thomas Hart Benton

American artist Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) was a leading figure of the Regionalist movement, known for his dynamic depictions of American life, labor, and landscapes. Born into a politically prom…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Louise-Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Portrait of an Artist

Louise-Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun is best known as Marie Antoinette's favorite portrait painter. In this episode, I spoke with Judith Lissauer Cromwell, author of a new biography of Vigée Le Brun.

Lou…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Constantin Brâncuși | The Kiss & Bird in Space (encore)

Constantin Brâncuși was a Romanian sculptor who made a significant impact on modern art through his abstract sculptures. His passion and dedication to art is legendary. In the autumn of 1903, he bega…

Published on 2 months ago

Hieronymus Bosch | The Garden of Earthly Delights (encore)

Hieronymus Bosch was a 15th-century Dutch painter whose fantastical and often unsettling works continue to captivate viewers today. His most famous painting, "The Garden of Earthly Delights," is a tr…

Published on 2 months ago