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06.06.2018
No. 79: From Auction Week to Art Basel, What’s Happening in the Art Market
On this episode, we take stock of the state of the art market. May was a frenzied month for the industry, with the Rockefeller and New York auctions providing key litmus tests about the health of the market. There were...
05.25.2018
No. 78: Are Selfie Museums an Affront to the Art World?
This week, our editors sit down to chat about one of the art world’s most divisive topics: “selfie museums.” We discuss what the rise of the Museum of Ice Cream, and other similar Instagram-friendly institutions, means for the art world...
05.09.2018
No. 77: Exploring the Art Market’s Best (and Worst) Practices
The United States House of Representatives is considering expanding the Bank Secrecy Act in order to make galleries and auction houses subject to federal regulation. And the entire art market is buzzing. But the rules of the art market aren’t...
04.25.2018
No. 76: How Is the Internet Impacting Creativity and the Arts?
For most of us, the following scenarios probably sound familiar: you’re supposed to be focusing on an important task, but instead you’re distracted by Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook; or, you’re in a museum full of art but still find yourself...
04.11.2018
No. 75: Answering The Art History Questions You Never Thought to Ask
On this week’s episode, we walk you through an alternative Art History 101 class—one where no question is too embarrassing or obvious to ask. Join us as we demystify some of the art world’s most hard-to-decipher movements (such as Conceptual...
03.28.2018
No. 74: The State of the Art Market in 2018 So Far
Nearly three months into 2018, several major milestones of the art market calendar have already come and gone—including the London auctions and the release of the The Art Market | 2018 report earlier this month. Meanwhile, in China, Art Basel...
03.14.2018
No. 73: Miami Mega-Collector Jorge Pérez on Why Cuban Art Matters
On this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of contemporary Cuban art—a topic int with questions of history and politics and culture, both on and off the island. We’re joined from Miami by art collector Jorge Pérez...
03.14.2018
No. 73: Miami Mega-Collector Jorge Pérez on Why Cuban Art Matters
On this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of contemporary Cuban art—a topic int with questions of history and politics and culture, both on and off the island. We’re joined from Miami by art collector Jorge Pérez...
03.07.2018
No. 72: The Delectable, Daring World of Cake Art
Picture a cake: It’s circular, maybe rectangular, covered in a layer of single-color frosting. With the help of so-called “cake artists," however, this classic dessert is increasingly breaking the mold. On this episode, we explore the delectable, jaw-dropping world of...
03.07.2018
No. 72: The Delectable, Daring World of Cake Art
Picture a cake: It’s circular, maybe rectangular, covered in a layer of single-color frosting. With the help of so-called “cake artists," however, this classic dessert is increasingly breaking the mold. On this episode, we explore the delectable, jaw-dropping world of...
03.01.2018
No. 71: What the Obama Portraits Tell Us about Art and Politics
The official portraits of former United States President Barack Obama, painted by Kehinde Wiley, and former First Lady Michelle Obama, by Amy Sherald, were presented at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Upon unveiling, the portraits...
03.01.2018
No. 71: What the Obama Portraits Tell Us about Art and Politics
The official portraits of former United States President Barack Obama, painted by Kehinde Wiley, and former First Lady Michelle Obama, by Amy Sherald, were presented at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Upon unveiling, the portraits...
02.22.2018
No. 70: Behind the Scenes of the New Museum Triennial
“Songs for Sabotage”—the fourth iteration of the New Museum Triennial—opened last week in New York. On this episode, we sat down with exhibition co-curator Gary Carrion-Murayari to discuss the years-long process to assemble a show of this nature. How did...
02.22.2018
No. 70: Behind the Scenes of the New Museum Triennial
“Songs for Sabotage”—the fourth iteration of the New Museum Triennial—opened last week in New York. On this episode, we sat down with exhibition co-curator Gary Carrion-Murayari to discuss the years-long process to assemble a show of this nature. How did...
02.14.2018
No. 69: How Independent Curators Power the Art World
Almost everything can be “curated” these days—playlists, outfits, gift baskets, even salads. So what does it really mean to be an independent curator? On this episode, we’re joined by curator Jacqueline Mabey to discuss the ups and downs of a...
02.14.2018
No. 69: How Independent Curators Power the Art World
Almost everything can be “curated” these days—playlists, outfits, gift baskets, even salads. So what does it really mean to be an independent curator? On this episode, we’re joined by curator Jacqueline Mabey to discuss the ups and downs of a...
02.07.2018
No. 68: Is It Illegal to Eat a Work of Art?
On today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into two questions at the intersection of art and law. First: Can we make a case for legally eating an artwork? And, second: How can a Houston resident own a wall in...
02.07.2018
No. 68: Is It Illegal to Eat a Work of Art?
On today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into two questions at the intersection of art and law. First: Can we make a case for legally eating an artwork? And, second: How can a Houston resident own a wall in...
01.31.2018
No. 67: How Judy Chicago Pioneered the First Feminist Art Program
Artist Judy Chicago began teaching at Fresno State in 1970, where she founded the nation’s first known feminist art program. On today’s episode, we explore the story of the women artists enrolled in the radical class—and how this little-known project...
01.31.2018
No. 67: How Judy Chicago Pioneered the First Feminist Art Program
Artist Judy Chicago began teaching at Fresno State in 1970, where she founded the nation’s first known feminist art program. On today’s episode, we explore the story of the women artists enrolled in the radical class—and how this little-known project...
01.24.2018
No. 66: Why Do Certain Photographs Make History?
In 1936, Dorothea Lange took a photograph that would go on to become one of the most defining images of the Great Depression: Migrant Mother. On this episode, we explore the backstory of this iconic photo—including the fact that it...
01.24.2018
No. 66: Why Do Certain Photographs Make History?
In 1936, Dorothea Lange took a photograph that would go on to become one of the most defining images of the Great Depression: Migrant Mother. On this episode, we explore the backstory of this iconic photo—including the fact that it...
01.18.2018
No. 65: Can Pot Help Unlock Creative Potential?
Does smoking pot make you more creative? On this episode, we posed the question to Aaron Lammer—musician and host of the Stoner podcast—in a conversation that ranges from the neuroscience of drug use to the habits of musicians, authors, and artists...
01.18.2018
No. 65: Can Pot Help Unlock Creative Potential?
Does smoking pot make you more creative? On this episode, we posed the question to Aaron Lammer—musician and host of the Stoner podcast—in a conversation that ranges from the neuroscience of drug use to the habits of musicians, authors, and artists...
01.10.2018
No. 64: Looking Ahead to 2018 in the Art World
On this episode, we look ahead to 2018. From continuing allegations of sexual harassment to the Met’s new ticketing policy to a wealth of upcoming women-centric shows, these are the issues and exhibitions we’ll be keeping an eye on in...
01.10.2018
No. 64: Looking Ahead to 2018 in the Art World
On this episode, we look ahead to 2018. From continuing allegations of sexual harassment to the Met’s new ticketing policy to a wealth of upcoming women-centric shows, these are the issues and exhibitions we’ll be keeping an eye on in...
01.03.2018
No. 63: Camille Claudel, the Sculptor Who Inspired Rodin’s Most Sensual Work
You can find the Artsy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or the podcasting app of your choice. Don’t forget to rate the show and leave us comments; we’d love to hear from you. Over the last few weeks, we’ve...
01.03.2018
No. 63: Camille Claudel, the Sculptor Who Inspired Rodin’s Most Sensual Work
You can find the Artsy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or the podcasting app of your choice. Don’t forget to rate the show and leave us comments; we’d love to hear from you. Over the last few weeks, we’ve...
12.27.2017
No. 62: The Myth of Jackson Pollock and the Masterpiece Created in One Night
You can find the Artsy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or the podcasting app of your choice. Don’t forget to rate the show and leave us comments; we’d love to hear from you. This month on the Artsy Podcast,...
12.27.2017
No. 62: The Myth of Jackson Pollock and the Masterpiece Created in One Night
You can find the Artsy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or the podcasting app of your choice. Don’t forget to rate the show and leave us comments; we’d love to hear from you. This month on the Artsy Podcast,...
12.20.2017
No. 61: When Georgia O’Keeffe Went to Hawaii to Paint Pineapples for Dole
This month on the Artsy Podcast, we’re translating four of our readers’ favorite art-historical stories into audio. On this episode: when Georgia O’Keeffe traded desert vistas and bleached cow bones for the verdant valleys and electric blue seas of Hawaii.
12.20.2017
No. 61: When Georgia O’Keeffe Went to Hawaii to Paint Pineapples for Dole
This month on the Artsy Podcast, we’re translating four of our readers’ favorite art-historical stories into audio. On this episode: when Georgia O’Keeffe traded desert vistas and bleached cow bones for the verdant valleys and electric blue seas of Hawaii.
12.13.2017
No. 60: Why Robert Rauschenberg Erased a De Kooning
This month on the Artsy Podcast, we’re translating four of our readers’ favorite art-historical stories into audio. On this episode: how a young Robert Rauschenberg roped the admired Abstract Expressionist Willem de Kooning into his quest to make a drawing using...
12.13.2017
No. 60: Why Robert Rauschenberg Erased a De Kooning
This month on the Artsy Podcast, we’re translating four of our readers’ favorite art-historical stories into audio. On this episode: how a young Robert Rauschenberg roped the admired Abstract Expressionist Willem de Kooning into his quest to make a drawing using...
12.07.2017
No. 59: The Latest from Art Basel in Miami Beach
Art Basel in Miami Beach—the last major event on this year’s art world calendar—opened its doors to collectors yesterday. On this episode, we discuss our favorite booths of the week and what a new layout means for the fair’s 16th edition....
12.07.2017
No. 59: The Latest from Art Basel in Miami Beach
Art Basel in Miami Beach—the last major event on this year’s art world calendar—opened its doors to collectors yesterday. On this episode, we discuss our favorite booths of the week and what a new layout means for the fair’s 16th edition....
11.29.2017
No. 58: What’s Driving Artists to Become More Professional?
In 2012, the median income of professional artists with art degrees in New York City was $25,000. In 2015, the chance that an artist living in the U.S. would receive a solo exhibition at MoMA was 0.0006%. The odds are...
11.29.2017
No. 58: What’s Driving Artists to Become More Professional?
In 2012, the median income of professional artists with art degrees in New York City was $25,000. In 2015, the chance that an artist living in the U.S. would receive a solo exhibition at MoMA was 0.0006%. The odds are...
11.23.2017
No. 57: What Happens When Art Meets Craigslist
Craigslist has proven to be a blessing for a generation of artists, a seemingly bottomless well of eccentricity. Artists have used it to cast projects, as a source for serial photography books, even as a way to sell sculptural works...
11.23.2017
No. 57: What Happens When Art Meets Craigslist
Craigslist has proven to be a blessing for a generation of artists, a seemingly bottomless well of eccentricity. Artists have used it to cast projects, as a source for serial photography books, even as a way to sell sculptural works...
11.16.2017
No. 56: Unpacking the Allegations of Sexual Harassment in the Art World
Last month, the New York Times published a story detailing a number of sexual harassment allegations leveled against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. But that article was only the beginning. In the weeks since, at least 20 high-profile men have faced...
11.16.2017
No. 56: Unpacking the Allegations of Sexual Harassment in the Art World
Last month, the New York Times published a story detailing a number of sexual harassment allegations leveled against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. But that article was only the beginning. In the weeks since, at least 20 high-profile men have faced...
11.08.2017
No. 55: What Art Therapy Can Do That Traditional Therapy Can’t
Last month, Second Lady Karen Pence outlined her three-part plan to promote the field of art therapy during her term in the White House. But what is art therapy, exactly? On this episode, we break down this little-understood field—and discuss whether...
11.08.2017
No. 55: What Art Therapy Can Do That Traditional Therapy Can’t
Last month, Second Lady Karen Pence outlined her three-part plan to promote the field of art therapy during her term in the White House. But what is art therapy, exactly? On this episode, we break down this little-understood field—and discuss whether...
11.02.2017
No. 54: Petra Collins and Marilyn Minter Talk Feminism and Horror Flicks
“I love family photos, but not in the way most people love them. My love for them is like my love for reality TV.” That’s how artist Petra Collins begins her latest book Coming of Age, which hit shelves earlier...
11.02.2017
No. 54: Petra Collins and Marilyn Minter Talk Feminism and Horror Flicks
“I love family photos, but not in the way most people love them. My love for them is like my love for reality TV.” That’s how artist Petra Collins begins her latest book Coming of Age, which hit shelves earlier...
10.26.2017
No. 53: Is the Art Market Irrational?
Who decides how much an artwork is worth? And is that price tag rational? On this episode, we’re joined by economist Don Thompson, whose latest book The Orange Balloon Dog explores the inner workings of the contemporary art market. From Jeff...
10.19.2017
No. 25: Making It in the Art World If You’re Not a Rich Kid
This week, we’re rebroadcasting a favorite episode from earlier this year. As the New York Times recently reported, twenty-somethings pursuing a career in art and design are the most likely to receive financial assistance from parents; they also receive the largest...
10.19.2017
No. 25: Making It in the Art World If You’re Not a Rich Kid
This week, we’re rebroadcasting a favorite episode from earlier this year. As the New York Times recently reported, twenty-somethings pursuing a career in art and design are the most likely to receive financial assistance from parents; they also receive the largest...
10.12.2017
No. 52 (Part Two): Guggenheim Curators on the Controversy Surrounding Their New Show
On September 20th, the New York Times published a preview of the Guggenheim’s latest show “Art and China after 1989: Theater of the World.” One particular video work—Peng Yu and Sun Yuan’s Dogs That Cannot Touch Each Other (2003), in...

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Artsy episodes:

No. 79: From Auction Week to Art Basel, What’s Happening in the Art Market

No. 78: Are Selfie Museums an Affront to the Art World?

No. 77: Exploring the Art Market’s Best (and Worst) Practices

No. 76: How Is the Internet Impacting Creativity and the Arts?

No. 75: Answering The Art History Questions You Never Thought to Ask

No. 74: The State of the Art Market in 2018 So Far

No. 73: Miami Mega-Collector Jorge Pérez on Why Cuban Art Matters

No. 73: Miami Mega-Collector Jorge Pérez on Why Cuban Art Matters

No. 72: The Delectable, Daring World of Cake Art

No. 72: The Delectable, Daring World of Cake Art

No. 71: What the Obama Portraits Tell Us about Art and Politics

No. 71: What the Obama Portraits Tell Us about Art and Politics

No. 70: Behind the Scenes of the New Museum Triennial

No. 70: Behind the Scenes of the New Museum Triennial

No. 69: How Independent Curators Power the Art World

No. 69: How Independent Curators Power the Art World

No. 68: Is It Illegal to Eat a Work of Art?

No. 68: Is It Illegal to Eat a Work of Art?

No. 67: How Judy Chicago Pioneered the First Feminist Art Program

No. 67: How Judy Chicago Pioneered the First Feminist Art Program

No. 66: Why Do Certain Photographs Make History?

No. 66: Why Do Certain Photographs Make History?

No. 65: Can Pot Help Unlock Creative Potential?

No. 65: Can Pot Help Unlock Creative Potential?

No. 64: Looking Ahead to 2018 in the Art World

No. 64: Looking Ahead to 2018 in the Art World

No. 63: Camille Claudel, the Sculptor Who Inspired Rodin’s Most Sensual Work

No. 63: Camille Claudel, the Sculptor Who Inspired Rodin’s Most Sensual Work

No. 62: The Myth of Jackson Pollock and the Masterpiece Created in One Night

No. 62: The Myth of Jackson Pollock and the Masterpiece Created in One Night

No. 61: When Georgia O’Keeffe Went to Hawaii to Paint Pineapples for Dole

No. 61: When Georgia O’Keeffe Went to Hawaii to Paint Pineapples for Dole

No. 60: Why Robert Rauschenberg Erased a De Kooning

No. 60: Why Robert Rauschenberg Erased a De Kooning

No. 59: The Latest from Art Basel in Miami Beach

No. 59: The Latest from Art Basel in Miami Beach

No. 58: What’s Driving Artists to Become More Professional?

No. 58: What’s Driving Artists to Become More Professional?

No. 57: What Happens When Art Meets Craigslist

No. 57: What Happens When Art Meets Craigslist

No. 56: Unpacking the Allegations of Sexual Harassment in the Art World

No. 56: Unpacking the Allegations of Sexual Harassment in the Art World

No. 55: What Art Therapy Can Do That Traditional Therapy Can’t

No. 55: What Art Therapy Can Do That Traditional Therapy Can’t

No. 54: Petra Collins and Marilyn Minter Talk Feminism and Horror Flicks

No. 54: Petra Collins and Marilyn Minter Talk Feminism and Horror Flicks

No. 53: Is the Art Market Irrational?

No. 25: Making It in the Art World If You’re Not a Rich Kid

No. 25: Making It in the Art World If You’re Not a Rich Kid

No. 52 (Part Two): Guggenheim Curators on the Controversy Surrounding Their New Show