Nicholas Frank and William Sarradet discuss recent books and publications about art, made by artists, or unexpectedly connected to art.

“Did you know that Frederic Remington was a writer? He was possibly more well-known, in his time, as a writer. There was a particular form of adventure journalism that he took on as a profession, and his illustrations for his writings were probably his best-known art at the time.”

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2026/02/21/art-dirt-what-were-reading/

Today's podcast is sponsored in part by the Thin Line Fest, which returns to downtown Denton March 18 to 22, bringing together documentary film, world-class photography, and live music in one immersive, multiday experience. This year’s festival includes artists Byrd Williams IV, Arthur Fields, and Angilee Wilkerson, alongside work by 80 other photographers across five galleries. The film program features documentaries from major festivals, including "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez," which won the Audience Award at Sundance, and "Black Zombie," which premieres at this year's SXSW. It also features live musical performances by artists like Luna Luna and the Greyhounds, plus many more acts across intimate venues in Denton’s walkable downtown. Register for free at thinline.us.

Today's podcast is also sponsored by Del Mar College, which is presenting the "60th CAIN National" exhibition. This year's show was juried by Tabitha Whitley, a Brooklyn-based painter and printmaker. The show features 55 works of art from artists across 18 states. Del Mar College purchased five artworks from the exhibition for its permanent collection. See the exhibition Mondays through Fridays from now until April 17, 2026. Learn more by visiting delmar.edu/gallery.