Beatrice Levine, art historian, digital creator and graduate student pulls back the curtain on the art world - from Nazi-era restitution and Jewish art history to why museums are inherently political spaces. We talk art scandals, post-Oct 7th art, and what it's like for her to manage some of the most influential Jewish pages on social media.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

02:13 Beatrice's unconventional upbringing & path to academia

08:51 Inside the fine art industry

11:35 Beatrice's Jewish upbringing & conversion process

19:04 What it's like to manage massive Jewish social pages

20:50 What is the role of a Jewish page in delighting vs. educating?

25:11 Jewish art history

27:38 What has surprised Beatrice about Nazi-era art?

28:54 What key Jewish artists stand out to Beatrice?

30:38 Anish Kapoor scandal

35:15 "A museum is a political space"

37:19 Post Oct 7th art

39:35 Beatrice's message to the Jewish people

45:21 Museum recommendations from Beatrice

49:34 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination