The words the “Harlem Renaissance” have immense magnetism for vast numbers of people. In art history, however, the Harlem Renaissance has often been treated as a footnote to the main story of 20th century art. It’s often been given scant attention in textbooks, and even U.S. museums have historically given more attention to European movements of the 1920s, s ... Show More
May 28
Arthur Jafa's Radical Theory of Readymade Art
Arthur Jafa is probably the most revered artist of the last decade. Born in 1960, in Tupelo, Mississippi, he came up through the world of cinema. But Jafa also found his way into the art world with his difficult video work and strange objects. In art, his reputation went viral in ... Show More
46m 39s
Apr 2023
Art and the banks; hip hop in Baltimore; Juan de Pareja, the artist enslaved by Velázquez
<p>This week: Ben Luke talks to Melanie Gerlis about the recent turbulence in the banking sector, as US banks go under, an ailing Credit Suisse is acquired by UBS and Deutsche Bank shares fall at one point by 14%. What are the implications for the art world? Melanie also explains ... Show More
57m 30s
Dec 2023
2023: the biggest stories and the best shows
It’s the final episode of 2023 and so, as always, it’s our review of the year. Host Ben Luke is joined by Louisa Buck, The Art Newspaper’s contemporary art correspondent, based in London, and Ben Sutton, editor, Americas, based in New York, to discuss the big art and heritage new ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2021
History of Modern Art with Klaire Trailer
<p>The <em>History of Modern Art with Klaire</em> is a new podcast where artist and educator Klaire Lockheart will explore Modernism through a 21st century intersectional feminist lens. Over the course of this series, Klaire will cover Orientalism, Postimpressionism, Modernism, F ... Show More
5m 15s
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