Best Bernini Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 298 - The Barberini Palace in Rome – Maderno, Bernini, and Borromini 18:42

3d ago18:42

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In 1627, Pope Urban VIII hired Carlo Maderno to design his new family palace in Rome. When Maderno died two years later, instead of assigning Maderno’s nephew, the visionary architect Francesco Borromini, as architect, the pope gave the job to Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This may have been the beginning of the famous rivalry between the two architects.…

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Gian Lorenzo Bernini: MICHELANGELO WHO?! 1:01:46

17d ago1:01:46

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OOooooo yes, there is nothing we love more than some unhinged weirdness, and it definitely gets WEIRD in this episode! Come join us as we dive into the life of Baroque Bad Boy and all around weirdo Gian aka Gianny Lorenzo Bernininininininini. There will be way too many PeN15s together in one sculpture, there will be extreme exhibitions of devotion …

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Greg Jardin: Genre Mash-Ups 37:54

2d ago37:54

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaker Greg Jardin to chat about genre mash-ups. Greg shares with Gala some of the best genre mash-ups he's seen, how he combined genres for his new film It's What's Inside, and how auteurs change the industry — but first, a question about the movie that got him interested in filmmaking. Greg'…

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SPOOKFEST! Arshile Gorky: Keeping Fucking Moving! 1:02:58

2d ago1:02:58

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Omg omg omg… oh… my… gah! We are so sorry this is a day late because mental health things. Thank you for sticking with us. WELCOME TO OUR FIRST SPOOKFEST EPISODE! We are kicking spooky season off the right way this year… with some really fucking HAUNTED ass paintings! Come join us as we go through the life of poor dear Gork-a-roni! There will be af…

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Michael Felker: Oh Shit, It's On! 39:44

9d ago39:44

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Michael Felker to chat about his favorite "oh shit, it's on!" moments in cinema. Michael shares with Gala the movies that give him goosebumps, how his dad imparted the importance of "it's on" to him, and some of his favorite moments that capture this sentiment — but first, a question a…

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Episode 297 - Bernini’s “St. Bibiana” 15:53

10d ago15:53

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In 1624, Pope Urban VIII commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini to carve a statue of the early Christian saint, virgin, and martyr St. Bibiana. The result is one of Bernini’s most overlooked but by no means less beautiful statues.

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Ai WeiWei: China's MOST WANTED! 1:23:36

10d ago1:23:36

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Happy first week of Fall BB’s! We are so happy to welcome ya’ll back to another week of FaRt FiStOrY! We are so excited to bring you another week and this week focusing on a long time fav, the one the only AI WEIWEI! Come join us as we journey through the life of this ICONIC activist that you cannot help but be inspired by. I think my mind and eyeb…

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Al Warren: Generational Movie Sharing 40:21

16d ago40:21

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Al Warren (Dogleg) to chat about generational movie sharing. Al shares with Gala the movies that his son is gravitating towards, the films that his father and grandfather shared with him, and his general philosophies on cinema — but first, a question about the movie that got him intere…

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Episode 296 - Bernini’s Crossing Piers in St. Peter’s 20:09

17d ago20:09

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Under the direction of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, head architect of St. Peter’s, a group of sculptors closely associated with him produced three spectacular statues for the crossing piers of the church. These statues represent the three other most important relics of the Vatican – the largest piece of the “True Cross,” the Veil of Veronica (Sudarium), a…

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Andy Milburn: Technology x Art 38:30

23d ago38:30

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with composer (and godfather!) Andy Milburn all about art and its intersection with technology. Andy shares with Gala how technology has always been utilized in his work, the ethics of AI with music, and his idea of where he sees the future of the music industry — but first, a question about the other ha…

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Episode 295 - Bernini’s “St. Longinus” 25:21

24d ago25:21

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In 1627, Bernini became the head architect of St. Peter’s Basilica. His first project was to oversee the decoration of the great crossing piers of the church. Four different sculptors – including Bernini – each produced a large-scale sculpture of a saint. But it was Bernini’s 4m tall marble statue of “St. Longinus” that stole the show. Its dramatic…

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Damien Hirst: I'm STUCK! 1:23:08

24d ago1:23:08

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Oooooo who's your favorite/least favorite POLAR-IZING BAD BOIIIIIII?!?! Yass the controversy does seem to follow our dear Damien around... almost like a bad play you can't help but watch. He has played the puppeteer for so long, but it's just not dead animals he's orchestrating. What are your thoughts? Do you think he's running the show? Or is it a…

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Jon Gabrus: Journalism Movies 40:49

1M ago40:49

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with comedian Jon Gabrus to chat about his comfort genre: journalism movies. Jon shares with Gala the importance of the underdog, how watching movies brought him and his dad closer together, and which films in this genre are his favorite — but first, a question about growing up on Long Island. SUBSCR…

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Episode 294 - Maderno’s “Confessio” in St. Peter’s 18:43

1M ago18:43

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Located directly in front of the high altar of St. Peter’s and below Bernini’s magnificent Baldacchino, Maderno’s “Confessio” is an architectural stage that allows the faithful to revere the remains of St. Peter. It consists of a beautiful marble balustrade, nearly 100 perpetually burning oil lamps and a double staircase leading down to the chapel …

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Gala Placidia: Bow Down BITCH! 1:18:58

1M ago1:18:58

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Welcome back to another wonderful week of two cats hosting an art history podcast and enjoying every second of it! If you're in the mood to pretend you are at a slumber party with your best girly girlfriends playing truth or dare and talking crushes, but you also wanna learn a thing or two along the way, then this episode is for you! Come join as w…

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Thomas Jane: Marlon Brando 41:35

1M ago41:35

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor Thomas Jane (The Punisher, The Mist) to hear about his experience with Marlon Brando. Thomas shares with Gala how he got his start acting, how Brando taught his acting class, and the other actors that were there to experience it alongside him — but first, a question about the paranormal. S…

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Episode 293 - Bernini’s Baldacchino 23:39

1M ago23:39

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Commissioned in 1623 by Pope Urban VIII – whose coat of arms are ubiquitous throughout the monument - Bernini’s Baldacchino was his first large-scale project. Standing over 100ft. tall, the bronze structure marks the central point of the great Basilica of St. Peter over the tomb of the first pope in spectacular fashion.…

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Hieronymus Bosch: What THE HELL?! 1:20:36

1M ago1:20:36

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Welcome back to another glorious week of more HaWt JuIcY aRt HiStOry! We probably get the lowest our dirty low brows can go this week with one of Chelsea's fav's of all time... HIERONYMUS BOSCH! There will be finagle-ing of the bagel-ing, there will be genitals in almost every place you never even thought to put them, there will be good berries, th…

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Larissa Kolesnikova: Inspiration 38:50

1M ago38:50

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with art advisor Larissa Kolesnikova all about inspiration. Larissa shares with Gala the ways a budding art collector can find their style, how she first got interested in contemporary art, and where she gathers her inspiration from — but first, a question about growing up in the Soviet Union. SUBSCRIBE …

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Episode 292 - Bernini’s “David” 19:43

2M ago19:43

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Gian Lorenzo Bernini carved his statue of “David” in 1623 in only 7 months, interrupting his work working on the “Apollo and Daphne” to do so. His “David” shows the young shepherd boy in the act of casting the stone with an assortment of symbols surrounding him. Perhaps the most striking feature of the statue is the concentrated expression on its f…

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Gustav Klimt: Mr. Lover Lover 1:18:29

2M ago1:18:29

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WE'RE BACKKKKKKkkkkKKKKkkkk!!! Omg omg omg! Thank you all so much for your patience. We have missed you all so much and are so grateful for all the love we received while we were on summer siesta! As promised we have returned and are here to deliver on the much anticipated and many-a-time requested (like within the last few week and how did you all…

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Austin Peters: Sunshine Noir 40:37

2M ago40:37

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Austin Peters to chat sunshine noir. Austin shares with Gala what constitutes a sunshine noir, the differences in noir subgenres, and which films he gave his cast and crew to watch when making his debut feature, Skincare — but first, a question about his favorite music video. Skincare i…

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Episode 291 - Bernini’s “Apollo and Daphne” 18:46

2M ago18:46

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In 1622, at the age of 24, Gian Lorenzo Bernini began carving his most spectacular sculpture, the “Apollo and Daphne,” for Cardinal Scipione Borghese. The marble statue magically demonstrates the transformation of the nymph Daphne into a laurel tree to escape the advances of the god Apollo.

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Gabriel Bernini: Exploitation 38:06

2M ago38:06

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Gabriel Bernini to chat exploitation films. Gabriel shares with Gala which exploitation titles inspire his own filmmaking, the influence of film school, and how limitations led him to his first feature film Blood Barn — but first, a question about his favorite album. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Avai…

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Episode 290 - Bernini’s “Pluto and Persephone” 19:41

2M ago19:41

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Located in the Borghese Gallery in Rome, Italy, and carved when Bernini was only 23 years old, the spectacular “Pluto and Persephone” depicts the Greek myth which explains the cyclical seasons. Pluto, the god of the underworld, abducts Persephone. Eventually forced to release her, Pluto tricks Persephone in eating magical pomegranate seeds that wil…

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WeSoyTasty: Veganism, Cats, & Movies 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is treated to a meal by vegan content creators WeSoyTasty. Welcoming her into their home, Joshua Yuzon and Savannah Kelmanson chat all about veganism, cats, and movies. Savannah and Joshua share with Gala how they both became vegan, their dreams of opening a cat lounge in Los Angeles, and how their love of fil…

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Episode 289 - Bernini’s “Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius” 18:44

2M ago18:44

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Carved when Bernini was only 20 years old for the powerful cardinal-nephew Scipione Borghese, the “Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius” demonstrated the extraordinary talent of the sculptor to the world. Mesmerizing special effects transform stone into stretching, malleable flesh, and textures that you can almost feel with your eyes!…

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Avril Speaks: Distribution Advocates 42:41

2M ago42:41

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala talks to filmmaker Avril Speaks (Files of the Unexplained, Uprooted, African America) to chat about the podcast Distribution Advocates. Avril shares with Gala her path to becoming a filmmaker, how she ended up in Los Angeles, and tips for independent filmmakers on how to get their films distributed — but first…

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Episode 288 - The Life of Gian Lorenzo Bernini 18:34

2M ago18:34

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Born in Naples in 1598, the sculptor, painter and architect, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, showed signs of genius from a very early age. He produced some of history’s greatest sculptures, such as the “Apollo and Daphne” and the “Pluto and Persephone.” But he also blurred the lines between sculpture and architecture with massive works such as the “Baldacchi…

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James Paxton: Creative Legacies 46:29

3M ago46:29

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor and childhood best friend James Paxton (Eyewitness) to chat about creative legacies. James shares with Gala how difficult it is to make your own mark, the importance that his father Bill Paxton played in his both his career and his life, and their shared thoughts on nepotism. Plus, a bit a…

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Episode 287 - The Façade St. Peter’s 20:16

3M ago20:16

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In 1608, the architect Carlo Maderno was commissioned by Pope Paul V to complete the Basilica of St. Peter by building its façade. That façade has been criticized for centuries for looking more like a palace façade than a church façade because of its emphasis on horizontality. This podcast explores the history and design of the of the most importan…

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Joe Russo: Gateway Horror 39:50

3M ago39:50

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with filmmaker Joe Russo (Nightmare Cinema, Soul Mates, and producer of the podcast Post Mortem) as he tells Gala all about gateways into horror. Joe shares with Gala the movies that got him hooked, how horror brings people together, and what movies he would recommend for someone to check out if they don…

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Episode 286 - Answers to Open Questions XXI 29:15

3M ago29:15

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From Caravaggio’s courtesan models to the “Michelangelo” kitchen drawing going up for sale for €8M, to the restoration of Masaccio’s “Holy Trinity” and Brancacci Chapel frescoes, to my recommendations for art historical journals, to moving massive canvas paintings and much, much more – this episode answers the very questions that you ask me about t…

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Francoise Gilot: Lions Mate With LIONS! 1:34:52

3M ago1:34:52

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Welcome to our episode on the fabulous, fantastic bada$$ B, Francois Gilot!! Not only has she art-matized us with her ICONIC work, but she also won the hearts of many in her life… except for maybe her father. OOF, what didn’t this woman endure from men? Well, we are gonna get into all and we’re so excited we get to have Taylor join us for the fun! …

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Independence Day Special (with Roger Avary): Independence & Independents 41:42

3M ago41:42

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala and her dad Roger Avary hang out to celebrate Independence Day! Roger's topic: independence and independent filmmaking. Roger and Gala start off by chatting about what 4th of July movies they could have discussed before jumping in to a conversation on independent filmmaker Ralph Bakshi — but first, a question …

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Episode 285 - The Death of Caravaggio 23:00

3M ago23:00

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In the summer of 1610, allegedly after obtaining a papal pardon for his crime of murder, Caravaggio headed back to Rome. But he would never make it to Rome nor enjoy his reacquired freedom. Instead, he would die under rather mysterious circumstances in southern Tuscany. This podcast explores the murky evidence and various conspiracy theories surrou…

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Katsushika Hokusai: This Old Man MAD About ART! 1:08:49

3M ago1:08:49

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いらっしゃいませ, Irasshaimase, WELCOME to our HOKUSAI epic-sode! We FUCKING LOVE this guy and are so excited to share his life story with YOU ALL. Our most beloved friends and listeners. This one has it all... ghost stories, fellatio performing squid, and more! Come join us as we go through the long life of our dear Hokusai. There will be sake, there will…

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Danny Turkiewicz: Stealing Pulp Fiction 40:11

3M ago40:11

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Danny Turkiewicz to discuss his new movie Stealing Pulp Fiction. Danny starts off by discussing how his love of sports led in to his interest in the arts before moving on to sharing his film school experiences and what it was like moving to Los Angeles — but first, a question about wha…

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Episode 284 - Caravaggio’s “Martyrdom of St. Ursula” 18:31

3M ago18:31

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Located in the Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano in Naples, Caravaggio’s “Martyrdom of St. Ursula” is considered the great artist’s last painting. Depicting the moment when St. Ursula is shot at close range by an arrow and including a self-portrait of the artist in the background, the painting marks a return to Caravaggio’s earlier Roman style.…

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Diego Velazquez: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

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Ooooooo welcome to another week of juicy hot goss about your fav high brow art. Come join us as we get into all the low brow happenings behind this famous high brow court painter! There are a lot of petty b*tches in this episode, and we are HERE FOR IT! Come find out what Kendrick Lamar and Diego Valazquez have in common, why Quentin Tarantino is t…

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Summer Solstice Special (with Roger Avary): The Beekeeper 1:05:43

4M ago1:05:43

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is joined in the studio by her best friend, mentor, and father, filmmaker Roger Avary, to chat about a movie of Roger's choosing. This time around, Roger has chosen to discuss The Beekeeper (2024). Roger and Gala discuss how they came about seeing it, how director David Ayer is super punk rock, and one of the …

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Episode 283 - Caravaggio’s “Denial of St. Peter” 17:59

4M ago17:59

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In the fall of 1609, shortly after returning to Naples in hopes of receiving a papal pardon, Caravaggio was ambushed by four men who severely disfigured his face. It was a few months later that Caravaggio painted the “Denial of St. Peter,” which was one of his last two paintings and that perhaps reflects the wounded condition of the artist.…

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Leonardo Da Vinci: The Blood, the Bodies, and the Beauty! 1:22:52

4M ago1:22:52

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Well, well, well... we FINALLY made it around to this old guy... What better way to celebrate PRIDE than with shouting from the rooftops, I'M LEONARDO DA VINCI AND I LOVE DRAWING WIENERS!!!!.... well okay so that never happened... the shouting part. The wiener drawings totally happened and like... a lot. Anyway come join us as we get into the tea o…

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Grace Chan: 80's Pop Culture 40:08

4M ago40:08

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with 80's pop culture enthusiast Grace Chan to geek out about all things 80's! Grace shares with Gala sentimental items that she's collected over the years, how her relationship with her father shaped her into the collector she is, and how she found her confidence to rock her style — but first, a que…

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Episode 282 - Caravaggio's "Adoration of the Shepherds" 18:47

4M ago18:47

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Painted for the Capuchin fathers at the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Messina, Sicily, in 1609, Caravaggio’s “Adoration of the Shepherds” is a moving spiritual scene within an impoverished and dilapidated setting.

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Ana Mendieta Part Two ft. Evelyn Bird: What's All This Shit Doing on the Ground? A MURDER, not a mystery... and also FUCK CARL ANDRE! 1:21:39

4M ago1:21:39

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Welcome back to another week going through the life of our beloved Ana. Gone too soon at the hands of a total asshole, and we are here to put the rumors to rest with the TRUTH that everyone already knew... join us as we confuse Michigan and Massachusetts, quote Lonely Island, and have an all around good time with our good friend, art conservator ex…

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Alejandro Montoya Marin: Being Bilingual 38:26

4M ago38:26

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marin (Monday, Millennium Bugs, The Unexpecteds) to chat about being bilingual. Alejandro shares with Gala his journey as a filmmaker, how being from different worlds has attributed to his style of filmmaking, and a bit about his newest movie The Unexpecteds — but fir…

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Episode 281 - Caravaggio's "The Raising of Lazarus" 17:08

4M ago17:08

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After spending some time in Siracusa, Sicily, Caravaggio – still on the run from the Knights of Malta - headed north to the town of Messina. There he painted another of his hauntingly beautiful late works, which, in this case, depicts Christ bringing Lazarus back from the dead. The disturbingly realistic figure of the dead Lazarus led to the popula…

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Ana Mendieta Part One: Love, The Earth, and THE TRUTH! 1:18:41

4M ago1:18:41

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Okay, Baroque BB's... this one is intense. I never thought I could love earth art so much until maybe now. Come join us as we get into why we HATE the Spiral Jetty, what is earth art, and how the hell you are supposed to look at this stuff! We will get into it all as we honor the interesting and impactful work of Ana Mendieta... sans murder for par…

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Joe Dante: The Saturday Matinee 38:55

4M ago38:55

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker (and hero) Joe Dante (Piranha, Gremlins, Inner Space) as he shares with Gala his memories of the Saturday matinee. Joe shares with Gala how important this time in his life was, how he was introduced to all sorts of movies and shows, and some funny memories in the theater — but first, a…

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