Best Latest News For Visual Artists Podcasts (2024)

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New York fashion industry tries to preserve artisan craftwork as factories move overseas 7:05

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In the 1980s, about 70 percent of clothes sold in the U.S. were made in the country. Today, it's down to just three percent. One of the casualties is traditional craftwork like weaving fabric, cutting leather and polishing gemstones. The fashion industry is now trying to preserve these crafts. Special Correspondent Pavni Mittal reports for our arts…

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Renaissance special: Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael in Florence, drawings and tapestries 1:15:34

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This week: two exhibitions in London are showing remarkable works made during the Renaissance. At the King’s Gallery, the museum that is part of Buckingham Palace, Drawing the Italian Renaissance offers a thematic journey through 160 works on paper made across Italy between 1450 and 1600. Ben Luke talks to Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawing…

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How a man living with Parkinson's is using art and music to ease his symptoms 8:14

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PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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Remembering Quincy Jones and his towering legacy in the music industry 4:12

3h ago4:12

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A giant in the music and entertainment industry has died. Quincy Jones, known to many as 'Q,' was revered as a record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger and performer through his seven decades in the business. Through his vast range of projects, he racked up 80 Grammy nominations and 28 wins. Jeffrey Brown looks back on Jones' life and career…

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Universities transform art museums into spaces for voting and political discourse 7:27

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During the final days of this tense election, we take a look at a project fostering a different type of civic space to encourage young people to discuss issues, engage each other and vote. Jeffrey Brown visited the University of Michigan to see how this works. It's part of our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy a…

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American sculpture—race and racism, Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art, Jusepe de Ribera in Paris 1:05:17

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Shortly after the US election on 5 November, the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington opens The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and American Sculpture, a radical new perspective on the history of the discipline from 1792 to now. Ahead of its opening, Ben Luke speaks to Karen Lemmey, a curator of sculpture at the Smithsonian American Art Mu…

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'Purpletown' documents what people in politically divided areas still have in common 4:52

5d ago4:52

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With the election days away, there is no shortage of reflections on American politics and democracy. Photographer Paul Shambroom has a unique view. His "Purpletown" project uses photos to examine the cities and towns most evenly divided politically. We spoke with Shambroom for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democra…

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Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha processes the war in Gaza through his art 8:40

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Palestinian poet, teacher and writer Mosab Abu Toha was born in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. That's where many of the pieces in his new collection, "Forest of Noise," were written, tapped out on his phone amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. Amna Nawaz sat down with him at the Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington, D.C., for our a…

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New book 'The Price of Power' explores the complex legacy of Mitch McConnell 5:48

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Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over nearly two decades, he has become one of the most consequential and powerful senators in history. Geoff Bennett sat down with Michael Tackett, author of "The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed Americ…

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US election, the glory of Siena, Gabrielle Goliath 1:10:54

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This week: with less than two weeks before the US goes to the polls, and with early voting underway, Ben Luke talks to The Art Newspaper’s editor, Americas, Ben Sutton, about what we might expect depending on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump wins the presidential election on 5 November. The exhibition Siena: The Rise of Painting 1300-1350 is c…

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Reporter Jimmy Breslin remembered in new biography as 'The Man Who Told the Truth' 6:29

13d ago6:29

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From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective on the issues that mattered most. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Richard Esposito, author of "J…

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Detroit's 'Little Village' project transforms a neighborhood and gives local artists a home 7:06

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Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But Detroit is also known for its creativity. One couple is using the arts to transform an entire neighborhood, emphasizing possibility. Special correspondent Megan Thompson visited "Little Village" to see its big plans. It's part o…

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Art exhibit 'For Dear Life' shows new perspectives on disability and medicine in the U.S. 7:39

17d ago7:39

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"For Dear Life" is the first exhibition to survey the themes of illness and disability in American art from the mid-20th century to the COVID pandemic. It's part of PST Art, an enormous collaboration of Southern California arts institutions around the theme of art and science. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited the exhibition for our a…

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Paris: Art Basel at the Grand Palais and Guillermo Kuitca at Musée Picasso, plus Małgorzata Mirga-Tas at Tate St Ives 1:04:17

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After descending on London last week, the art world arrived in Paris this week, with the main attraction being the Art Basel Paris art fair—now staged in the renovated Belle Epoque masterpiece, the Grand Palais. An editor-at-large at The Art Newspaper, Jane Morris, was at the VIP opening and tells us more. As always, alongside the fair are a number…

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Russian artist opposed to Putin's war in Ukraine finds refuge in Oregon 6:31

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The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives. A Russian artist's life took a dramatic turn after the war broke out in 2022. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Pharrell Williams' musical evolution is reconstructed with Legos in 'Piece By Piece' 7:03

20d ago7:03

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Pharrell Williams is a hitmaker for himself and a string of other stars. Now his story is being told on film with Lego bricks. It's certainly not your usual approach to documentary filmmaking, but it's the latest from one of today's leading documentary filmmakers, Morgan Neville. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with Neville for our arts and culture se…

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Inside the whimsical world of celebrated children's author Sandra Boynton 6:08

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If there's a toddler in your life, chances are you know the name Sandra Boynton. Reading her board books to little ones at bedtime is part of the nightly ritual in homes across America. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang visited Boynton on her farm in Connecticut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Frieze, UK critics The White Pube, Giuseppe Penone and Arte Povera 1:05:16

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The Frieze London art fair has a new look for 2024 as it looks to keep its freshness amid increased competition with the new kid on the art fair block, next week’s Art Basel Paris. So how effective is the re-design? Ben Luke talks to Kabir Jhala, the art market editor at The Art Newspaper, about this year’s fair and about the auctions which have al…

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Art and science collide in enormous project at dozens of museums and galleries 7:41

25d ago7:41

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In 2011, some 60 art institutions in Southern California got together to create a region-wide art collaboration called Pacific Standard Time. PST Art, as it is now known, is on its third iteration and is an enormous undertaking, the largest art event in the nation this fall. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown sampled some of it for our arts an…

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'The Boys of Riverside' chronicles school for the deaf's rise to state football champions 8:25

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In 2021, the football team at the California School for the Deaf made it to the state championship but suffered a disappointing loss. In 2022 and 2023, they made it back and won. A new book chronicles that run and the abilities that make these players formidable on the field. Stephanie Sy has a look for our reporting on the intersection of art and …

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Why typewriters are having a renaissance in the digital age 7:26

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In a world dominated by digital technology, a growing number of people are embracing a decidedly analog device: the typewriter. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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Laurie Anderson on finding inspiration in Amelia Earhart's story for her new album 7:40

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a major endorsement from Liz Cheney and the latest in the Trump election interference case. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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'Going Varsity in Mariachi' documentary spotlights competitive high school competitions 6:17

1M ago6:17

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A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. "Going Varsity in Mariachi" shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they compete and connect via the traditional Mexican folk music. Amna Nawaz spoke with co-director Alejandra Vasquez for our …

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Mike Kelley, a pivotal period of contemporary Indian art, Raoul Dufy and Berthe Weill 1:02:28

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This week: a huge survey of the work of the late linchpin of the Los Angeles contemporary scene Mike Kelley has arrived at Tate Modern in London. We speak to its co-curator Catherine Wood about this enormously influential artist and his visceral and absurd response to popular culture and folk traditions of the US. A major show of Indian art made be…

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New book 'Character Limit' explores Musk's impact on social media after buying Twitter 7:02

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He's the richest person in the world, but also one of the most controversial and increasingly engaged in polarizing political debates. A new book details the tumultuous leadership of Elon Musk and his approach to owning X. Ali Rogin spoke with Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, authors of "Character Limit." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/new…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on living your best life while aging 3:51

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Ximena Abogabir is the co-founder of a Chilean organization dedicated to changing attitudes about aging. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on empowering people to live their best lives. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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Danzy Senna's 'Colored Television' spotlights difficult realities of life with humor 6:41

1M ago6:41

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The new novel, "Colored Television" uses fiction and satire to spotlight sensitive and often difficult realities in American life. Jeffrey Brown discussed that with author Danzy Senna for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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Hillary Clinton reflects on decades of service and how Harris can beat Trump 11:29

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Hillary Clinton's career in politics and public service spans more than 50 years. In her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love and Liberty," Clinton looks back on treasured moments in the White House, life since the 2016 election and America's role on the world stage. Amna Nawaz sat down with Clinton to discuss this…

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Monet in London, Matisse in Basel, Frankenthaler in Florence 1:15:12

1M ago1:15:12

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This week, three major international shows: Claude Monet’s Thames views in London, the Henri Matisse retrospective in Basel and Helen Frankenthaler in Florence. An exhibition that Claude Monet hoped to see in his lifetime but which never happened has at last become a reality. A gathering of Monet’s views of the Thames—looking from his hotel room at…

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New book 'What If We Get It Right?' offers hopeful view of handling the climate crisis 6:32

1M ago6:32

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One of the global problems addressed at the U.N. General Assembly is the climate crisis. Multiple wars and other geopolitical tensions have cast a particularly sobering shadow over whether nations can meet meaningful pledges. The new book, "What If We Get It Right?" offers a more optimistic conversation about what individuals can do. Amna Nawaz spo…

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New book 'The Barn' revisits the people and forces behind Emmett Till's murder 6:41

1M ago6:41

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Emmett Till's murder is one of the most harrowing events in American history. Till was 14 in 1955 when he was killed after a white woman accused him of making an advance toward her. Mississippi author Wright Thompson has a fresh account of the conspiring forces behind Till's murder. Geoff Bennett sat down with Thompson to discuss his book, "The Bar…

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Musician Nick Lowe on his legendary career and first new album in a decade 6:59

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One of rock and roll's greatest songwriters is out with a brand new album. It's Nick Lowe's first full-length effort in nearly a dozen years and debuted as number one on the Billboard charts in the Americana/folk category. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://ww…

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Glenn Ligon in Cambridge, new Gauguin biography, Teresa Margolles’s Fourth Plinth commission 1:12:50

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This week: the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK, has invited the US artist Glenn Ligon to explore its history and collections, and his interventions are revealed this week. Ben Luke goes to Cambridge to talk to Ligon about the project. Few artists’ lives prompt as much discussion as that of Paul Gauguin, and a new biography of the French artist …

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Van Gogh blockbuster, the birth of Impressionism, Juan Pablo Echeverri 1:01:37

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This week: the Van Gogh blockbuster in London, a new book on the birth of Impressionism, and Juan Pablo Echeverri’s performative self-portraits. As the exhibition Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers opens at the National Gallery in London as part of its bicentenary celebrations, The Art Newspaper’s special correspondent and resident expert in the Dutch pain…

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The art market slump, the artist freed in the US-Russia prisoner swap, Max Ernst and Surrealism in Paris 59:23

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The Week in Art is back. In this first episode of the season: on Tuesday it was reported in the Financial Times that Sotheby’s core earnings are down 88% in the first half of this year. This is the latest evidence to suggest that the art market may be in a far more serious economic rut than its major players have previously indicated, after disappo…

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Arts and the UK election, ex-Uffizi head fails in Florence mayoral bid, Hank Willis Thomas at Glastonbury 57:43

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On Thursday 4 July, the UK will hold a general election, with the Labour party currently far ahead in the opinion polls. Dale Berning Sawa, a contributor to The Art Newspaper who is also commissioning editor at the online news site The Conversation, joins Ben Luke to reflect on the effects on culture of 14 years of Conservative or Conservative-led …

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Just Stop Oil’s Stonehenge protest, Tavares Strachan, Louise Bourgeois at the Galleria Borghese 52:40

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This week: Just Stop Oil’s Stonehenge protest. On Wednesday, two activists sprayed orange powder paint made from cornflour on to three of the boulders at Stonehenge, prompting outrage and some support. Before this latest action, in an article for the July/August print edition of The Art Newspaper, John Paul Stonard had argued that Just Stop Oil’s m…

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Art Basel: fireworks and nuance, Lynn Barber on her artist interviews, Guillaume Lethière at the Clark 1:03:02

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This week: it’s arguably the best loved of the major art fairs among collectors and dealers, but what have we learned about the art market at this year’s Art Basel, in its original Swiss home? The Art Newspaper’s acting art market editor, Tim Schneider, tells us about the big sales in Switzerland amid the wider market picture. The journalist Lynn B…

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