Whitney Biennial Trends, a New Baroque Art Star, and Banksy Unmasked
In this episode Ben Davis and co‑hosts discuss three major art news items: the 2026 Whitney Biennial’s untitled, wide‑ranging survey of American and diaspora artists; the emergence of Flemish Baroque painter Michalina Wotier as a new historical star; and a controversial investigation that claims to finally reveal Banksy’s identity. Guests share insights on how the Biennial’s lack of a title encourages open‑ended viewing and expands the definition of "American" art, while the Wotier story highlights a rediscovery of overlooked Baroque talent. The Banksy claim sparks debate over the value of unmasking anonymous street art.
Gavin Whitehead | Raven
In this episode of Who Art Ed?, host Kyle Wood talks with fellow art‑history podcaster Gavin Whitehead about his new limited‑series "Raven," which investigates the life of Raven Chanticleer and his African‑American Wax Museum in Harlem. Whitehead explains how he...
Are We Entering a Post-Individual Era of Art?
In this episode of The Art Angle, host Ben Davis talks with post‑national artist Christopher Calendron Thomas about his practice that fuses AI‑generated imagery, deepfake video, and documentary footage to interrogate politics, technology, and identity. Thomas recounts his unconventional path...
Episode 931: Berenice Vargas Bravo and Krystal Lemonias
In this episode of Bad at Sports, hosts Ryan and Duncan chat with artists Berenice Vargas Bravo and Krystal Lemonias about their recent participation in NADA Miami, their new works, and the dynamics of working with a gallery. Berenice describes two...
Season 7 Ep. 10: J. M. W. Turner, Brighthelmston, Sussex
In this episode of Painting of the Week, hosts Phil Grabski and Laura Bentham sit down with Tate Britain senior curator Amy Concanon to discuss the Turner and Constable exhibition and, in particular, J.M.W. Turner's 1824 watercolor "Brighton, Sussex for...
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe | Seagram Building
In this episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores the life and work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, tracing his early apprenticeship, Bauhaus leadership, and emigration to Chicago where he shaped the International Style. Wood highlights Mies’s philosophy...
Nicolas Deshayes
In this episode of TalkArt, host Robert Diamant interviews sculptor Nicolas Deshayes, exploring his unconventional use of industrial materials like vacuum‑formed plastics, polystyrene, and cast iron to create body‑referencing installations. Deshayes discusses his early vacuum‑form works, the tactile, skin‑like qualities...
Kim Gordon Was Always an Artist First
In this episode of The Art Angle, Kim Gordon discusses her multifaceted practice as an artist first, highlighting her simultaneous solo exhibition "Count Your Chickens," the group show "Full Folded Group" she co‑curated, and the release of her new album...
Artist Interview | Cristallina Fischetti
In this episode of Who Arted?, host Kyle Wood interviews artist Cristallina Fischetti about her upcoming "Alchemy" exhibition at Marlebone Church in London. Cristallina shares her eclectic influences—from Hilma af Klint and Helen Frankenthaler to her own ancestor Fedele Fischetti—and...
Catherine Chinatree
In this episode of Talk Art, host Robert Diamant chats with multidisciplinary artist Catherine Chinatree about her practice, focusing on her recent body of work inspired by 1990s rave culture, which she exhibited in Mexico City’s Salon Acme and in...
The Young Painter Curators Are Rushing to Work With
Taína H. Cruz, a 1998‑born Yale MFA graduate, appears in both the Whitney Biennial and MoMA PS1’s Greater New York exhibition, making her one of the youngest artists to headline the two flagship shows simultaneously. Her painting “I Saw the...
Season 7 Ep. 9: John Constable, Salisbury Cathedral From the Meadows
In this episode the hosts explore John Constable's 1831 painting *Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows*, discussing its composition, the artist’s personal circumstances, and its place within the broader Constable‑Turner rivalry. They share on‑location insights from a recent visit to Salisbury,...
Architect Interview | Alexander Josephson
In this episode, host Kyle Wood interviews architect Alexander Josephson, co‑founder of Partisan Studio, about the evolution of modern and contemporary architecture. Josephson explains how modernism emerged from technological and ideological shifts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,...
Michelangelo | The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
In this episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores Michelangelo’s life and his monumental work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, highlighting his humble personal habits despite a fortune equivalent to $30 million. He traces Michelangelo’s early apprenticeship, rivalries with artists...
Maria and Julian Martinez | Black on Black Pottery
In this episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores the life and legacy of Maria and Julian Martinez, the Tewa Pueblo artists who pioneered the iconic black‑on‑black pottery style. He details their traditional hand‑building techniques, the communal nature of...
The Treasures of King Tutankhamun's Tomb
In this episode of Who Arted Weekly Art History, host Kyle Wood explores the discovery and significance of King Tutankhamun's tomb, recounting Howard Carter's 1922 entry and the tomb's remarkably intact treasure trove of about 5,000 items. He discusses Tutankhamun's...
The Art Boom in the Middle East, Are Old Masters Cool Now?, And a Fresco Fracas in Italy
The latest Artnet News roundup examines three hot topics shaping the global art scene. It highlights Art Basel Qatar’s debut as a marker of the Middle East’s expanding market influence. It probes the ultra‑contemporary sector’s renewed fascination with Old Masters...
Season 5 Ep. 8: The Chess Game, Sofonisba Anguissola
In this episode the hosts Phil Grabsky and Laura Bentham sit down with author‑filmmaker Howard Burton to explore Sofonisba Anguissola’s 1555 painting “The Chess Game.” Burton outlines Anguissola’s remarkable life – a noble‑born woman who, despite lacking a painting family, received...
Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun
In this episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores the life and work of 18th‑century French portraitist Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun, focusing on her self‑portrait and her famed commissions for Marie Antoinette. He outlines her early training, breakthrough as the queen’s favorite painter,...
Artist Interview | Jason deCaires Taylor
Jason deCaires Taylor, a UK‑based contemporary artist, creates large‑scale underwater sculptures that double as artificial reefs. His installations encourage coral colonization and provide habitats for diverse marine species. The striking works serve as visual platforms that raise public awareness of...
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, was built in the 12th‑century Khmer Empire under King Suryavarman II. Construction employed roughly 300,000 laborers over three decades, creating a temple complex that symbolizes Mount Meru and honors Vishnu. Its intricate bas‑reliefs and engineering...
Claude Monet | Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)
The episode spotlights Claude Monet’s "Stacks of Wheat" series, created around 1890 as a hallmark of Impressionist experimentation with light and color. Monet painted the same agricultural structures repeatedly, capturing subtle shifts in weather and time of day. He worked...
Artist Interview | Herb Williams
Herb Williams, a former foundry worker, has gained attention for sculpting large‑scale artworks entirely from crayons. In a recent interview, he explains how his background in lost‑wax casting informs the melting and shaping process that gives the crayons structural strength....
Epis. 384: Boston Artist and Lifelong Art School Teacher on Photography and Teaching in Art Schools for 46 Years
Boston photographer Jim Dow, a 46‑year veteran art school instructor, discusses the intertwined Boston art scene, his analog‑to‑digital workflow, and the economics of a photography career. He explains using large‑format cameras in public, teaching students how to document exhibitions digitally,...
Episode 928: Robert Burnier
In this episode of Bad at Sports, host Duncan McKenzie chats with artist Robert Burnier about his recent experimental show at Andrew Rafis' gallery, which blends drawing, metalwork, and performance. Burnier explains how his practice uses twisted metal and vibrant...
What Epstein's Emails Tell Us About the Art Market
In this episode, senior reporter Katya Kazekina unpacks the newly released DOJ files that reveal how Jeffrey Epstein facilitated sophisticated financial maneuvers for ultra‑wealthy art collectors, especially billionaire Leon Black. The documents expose the massive scale of Black’s art holdings—valued...