A conversation with Andy Grundberg about his new book, which traces photography's meteoric rise within the 1970s and 1980s contemporary art scene.
A conversation with Metropolitan Museum of Art curators Kelly Baum and Randall Griffey about the pioneering American artist Alice Neel.
Tracing a historical line from commedia dell'arte, Hogarth and others to modern and contemporary artists including Ollie Harrington, Robert Colescott, Spike Lee, and Kara Walker, we discuss Black visual satire with Duke professor Richard J. Powell.
Susan A. Phillips talks about her deeply researched study of Los Angeles graffiti that includes marks made by hobos, prisoners, pachucos, surfers, punks, grips, taggers, seafarers, and more.
Exploring the complicated and misunderstood relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and New York with Wright scholar Anthony Alofsin.
Exploring the complicated and misunderstood relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and New York with Wright scholar Anthony Alofsin.
In this conversation with eminent architectural critic , we discuss some fascinating and truly unique architecture and urban development projects in one the most beautiful cities in the U.S., Charleston, South Carolina.
A look at how we acquire language and the importance of learning more than one language at any age.
Interview with Chanchal Dadlani, author of the new book From Stone to Paper, an exploration of the architecture of the late Mughal Empire.
The greatest threats to America are often overblown, and the world is a much safer place than we’re led to believe. How does this happen and what can we do about it?
A conversation with biographer Zeuler Lima about the fascinating 20th-century architect Lina Bo Bardi.
A look at the true role white women played in slavery and the effects that are still being felt today.
A look at the life of Ben Hecht, screenwriter, reporter, playwright, novelist, and Jewish activist whose influence is still felt today.
Grab a cold one as we discuss the history and science of beer.
A look at where false beliefs and fake news come from, how they spread, and what you can do to protect yourself against them.
We're talking about the legendary Hayao Miyazaki: his works, his legacy, and anime in general on the podcast this week.
A look at the history of intelligence and espionage from Biblical times to social media misinformation.
Albers Foundation chief curator Brenda Danilowitz talks about the new Anni Albers retrospective exhibition and book.
We're discussing where vampires came from, how they've evolved, and why they continue to fascinate us today.
A practical guide to caring for your aging parents and loved ones.