This week on "Maybe, Actually, Museums Are for Me," Alex Pavljuk, Digital Content Strategist at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), sits down for a conversation with friend and artist Katie Truk (@ktruk on Instagram). Katie creates dynamic fiber sculptures using pantyhose and is the perfect person to talk about abstraction. In this episode, Alex and Katie dive into what abstract art really is, how to perceive and approach it for the first time, and the wide range of artwork that is often labeled (or mislabeled) as abstract. You can see a video of Katie at work in her studio here: <a href="https://youtu.be/v372zahTlgQ?si=Vn9gUZ7CHgyeRpr6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/v372zahTlgQ?si=Vn9gUZ7CHgyeRpr6</a> Recorded on 07/22/2025

This week on "Maybe, Actually, Museums Are for Me," Alex Pavljuk, Digital Content Strategist at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), sits down for a conversation with friend and artist Katie Truk (@ktruk on Instagram). Katie creates dynamic fiber sculptures using pantyhose and is the perfect person to talk about abstraction. In this episode, Alex and Katie dive into what abstract art really is, how to perceive and approach it for the first time, and the wide range of artwork that is often labeled (or mislabeled) as abstract.You can see a video of Katie at work in her studio here: https://youtu.be/v372zahTlgQ?si=Vn9gUZ7CHgyeRpr6Recorded on 07/22/2025

This week on "Maybe, Actually, Museums Are for Me," Alex Pavljuk, Digital Content Strategist at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), sits down for a conversation with friend and artist Katie Truk (@ktruk on Instagram). Katie creates dynamic fiber sculptures using pantyhose and is the perfect person to talk about abstraction. In this episode, Alex and Katie dive into what abstract art really is, how to perceive and approach it for the first time, and the wide range of artwork that is often labeled (or mislabeled) as abstract. You can see a video of Katie at work in her studio here: <a href="https://youtu.be/v372zahTlgQ?si=Vn9gUZ7CHgyeRpr6" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/v372zahTlgQ?si=Vn9gUZ7CHgyeRpr6</a> Recorded on 07/22/2025

Let's talk about abstract art (with Katie Truk)

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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