How can art institutions adapt to meet the changing cultural landscape in the coming decades, and what are the new models that will evolve to fill these needs? Fotografiska, a private, for-profit photography museum, is offering a novel possibility.
Fotografiska's self proclaimed mission is to offer a unique cultural destination where people can discover worl ... Show More
Nov 20
A Long, Strange Trip Through the New York Gallery Scene
Last year, Jack Hanley—one of New York’s most beloved and idiosyncratic gallerists— announced he would close his gallery after 37 years in business. The news landed with both surprise and sadness: Hanley has always been a disruptor, a dealer with a sharp eye for fresh talent, who ... Show More
29m 12s
Nov 13
Do We Still Need All-Woman Art Shows?
Before the idea of feminism took shape, there was what writers once called “the woman question.” The phrase comes from the querelle des femmes—a centuries-long debate in Europe about women’s rights, intellect, and place in society. One of the first to take it up was Christine de ... Show More
36m 45s
Nov 6
The Dramatic Story of Nigerian Modernism
Nigerian modern art is having a moment. In London, the Tate has opened a critically acclaimed exhibition, called “Nigerian Modernism,” featuring more than 50 artists who experimented with vibrant new styles in the mid 20th century in the giant and influential West African nation. ... Show More
44m 53s
Jul 2018
Stacey Pierson, “Private Collecting, Exhibitions, and the Shaping of Art History in London: The Burlington Fine Arts Club” (Routledge, 2017)
In her latest book, Private Collecting, Exhibitions, and the Shaping of Art History in London: The Burlington Fine Arts Club (Routledge, 2017), Stacey J. Pierson reveals the fascinating history of one of the most refined and influential fine art clubs in London: The Burlington Fi ... Show More
44m 18s
Nov 2023
31. Artful Transformations: Revitalizing San Antonio's Cultural Landscape with Emily Neff, Kelso Director at San Antonio Museum of Art
<p>In this episode of bigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard, the conversation delves into the fascinating world of art, culture, and city revitalization with our special guest, Emily Neff, the Kelso director at the San Antonio Museum of Art.</p> <p>Emily's extensive experience as ... Show More
49m 13s
Jan 2024
ALIA AL-SENUSSI | Why We Should Pay Attention to Cultural Patronage & the Creative Economy in the Arab Region | afikra عفكرة Podcast #390
<p>Finally, she highlights the critical role that artists and their art play as “interpreters of our time” and the difficulties of building private and public collections, and shares her “playbook” for building a successful cultural institution. For art lovers and curious minds a ... Show More
57m 37s
Jun 2024
Sotheby's Talks – London: An Artistic Crossroads | Gallery Open House
London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of s ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2021
Kusama-rama: Yayoi in London, New York and Berlin
<p>This week on the now award-winning <em>The Week in Art</em>: Kusamarama. We take a deep dive into Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots, pumpkins and infinity rooms as shows open in New York, Washington, London and Berlin. We’re joined by three curators: Frances Morris, the director of Ta ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2022
GANZEER | Graphic Novels, making art during Arab Spring and more | Conversations
<p>Ganzeer talked about his work as a muralist and street artist and how the Egyptian Revolution was a turning point in his career.</p><p>Described as a “chameleon” by Carlo McCormick in the <i>New York Times</i>, Ganzeer operates seamlessly between art, design, and storytelling, ... Show More
58m 56s