The Salon Des Refusés
In this episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores the historic Salon des Refusés, the 1863 exhibition of works rejected by the Paris Salon. He explains how the rigid Académie jury stifled emerging realist and plein‑air artists, leading Emperor Napoleon III to authorize a parallel show that featured innovators like Manet, Cézanne, and Pissarro. The episode highlights the scandal sparked by Manet’s *Luncheon on the Grass* and shows how the Salon des Refusés exposed the Academy’s conservatism, paving the way for Impressionism and modern art movements.
The Curious Case of Nat Tate
In this 6‑minute episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores the bizarre story of Nat Tate, a fictional American abstract‑expressionist invented by novelist William Boyd. He explains how David Bowie and other art world figures presented Tate’s biography as...
Artist Interview | Ian Capstick
In this episode of Who Arted?, host Kyle Wood interviews multidisciplinary artist and former creative director Ian Capstick. Capstick recounts his journey from teenage theater performer to prop maker, advertising creative director, and finally to a fiber artist specializing in...
Author Interview Kory Stamper | True Color
In this episode of Who Arted?, host Kyle Wood talks with author Kory Stamper about her book *True Color: The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color*. Stamper explains how a puzzling dictionary entry sparked her fascination with how colors...
Artemisia Gentileschi | Judith Slaying Holofernes
In this episode of Who Arted?, host Kyle Wood explores the life and work of Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi, focusing on her groundbreaking career and the personal trauma that shaped her art. He outlines her early training, the assault by...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...