This week, host Alex Pavljuk, the Digital Content Strategist at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), sits down for a second time with Ira Wagner, the Executive Director of MAM, to discuss two new photography shows at the Museum. During the course of our conversation, we unexpectedly dive deep into the question of whether or not photography is an art form. Alongside this, we discuss movements like Pictorialism and the history of photography within arts institutions. This episode was recorded on 04/11/2025

This week, host Alex Pavljuk, the Digital Content Strategist at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), sits down for a second time with Ira Wagner, the Executive Director of MAM, to discuss two new photography shows at the Museum. During the course of our conversation, we unexpectedly dive deep into the question of whether or not photography is an art form. Alongside this, we discuss movements like Pictorialism and the history of photography within arts institutions.This episode was recorded on 04/11/2025

This week, host Alex Pavljuk, the Digital Content Strategist at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), sits down for a second time with Ira Wagner, the Executive Director of MAM, to discuss two new photography shows at the Museum. During the course of our conversation, we unexpectedly dive deep into the question of whether or not photography is an art form. Alongside this, we discuss movements like Pictorialism and the history of photography within arts institutions. This episode was recorded on 04/11/2025

Is photography art?

No museology or art history degree required! Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me, is a podcast focused on inviting listeners who may have never been exposed to or had an interest in the arts to learn more about the culture of museums from somebody who, even while working in the industry, still sometimes wonders, "why is that not on display? or "should I know who painted that?" Join Alex Pavljuk, Digital Content Strategist of the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), as he talks with museum professionals, other museum-goers, and exhibiting artists about how to approach and feel comfortable exploring museums. Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me is a podcast by the Montclair Art Museum. Visit us at <a href="https://linktr.ee/themontclairartmuseum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/themontclairartmuseum</a> for more information on how to get involved, or visit MAM!

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No museology or art history degree required! Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me, is a podcast focused on inviting listeners who may have never been exposed to or had an interest in the arts to learn more about the culture of museums from somebody who, even while working in the industry, still sometimes wonders, "why is that not on display? or "should I know who painted that?"Join Alex Pavljuk, Digital Content Strategist of the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), as he talks with museum professionals, other museum-goers, and exhibiting artists about how to approach and feel comfortable exploring museums.Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me is a podcast by the Montclair Art Museum. Visit us at https://linktr.ee/themontclairartmuseum for more information on how to get involved, or visit MAM!

No museology or art history degree required!&nbsp;Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me, is a podcast focused on inviting listeners who may have never been exposed to or had an interest in the arts to learn more about the culture of museums from somebody who, even while working in the industry, still sometimes wonders, "why is that not on display? or&nbsp;"should I know who painted that?" Join Alex Pavljuk, Digital Content Strategist of the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), as he talks with museum professionals, other museum-goers, and exhibiting artists about how to approach and feel comfortable exploring museums. Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me is a podcast by the Montclair Art Museum. Visit us at <a href="https://linktr.ee/themontclairartmuseum" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/themontclairartmuseum</a> for more information on how to get involved, or visit MAM!

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