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 describes her physically demanding, ritualistic painting process that incorporates unconventional materials like coffee, red wine, and turmeric. She also discusses her background in dance, meditation, and multilingual education, which inform the kinetic and spiritual qualities of her work. Additionally, she promotes her podcast Hype A, which amplifies under‑represented voices in the arts.
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...
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....