Podcasts about Art history

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Fluent Fiction - French: Mystery and Intrigue at the Château de Chambord Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-09-28-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: À travers la brume matinale, le Château de Chambord se dressait majestueusement, ses tours s'étirant vers le ciel comme des doigts en pierre.En: Through the morning mist, the Château de Chambord stood majestically, its towers stretching towards the sky like stone fingers.Fr: Éloïse était excitée.En: Éloïse was excited.Fr: C'était l'automne et les feuilles dorées caressaient doucement les jardins du château sous une brise fraîche.En: It was autumn and the golden leaves gently caressed the castle gardens under a fresh breeze.Fr: Elle était là, entourée d'amis, mais une seule pensée lui occupait l'esprit : Luc.En: She was there, surrounded by friends, but only one thought occupied her mind: Luc.Fr: Luc était un homme mystérieux.En: Luc was a mysterious man.Fr: Il avait toujours une histoire intrigante à raconter sur les vols de tableaux et les contrefaçons.En: He always had an intriguing story to tell about art thefts and counterfeits.Fr: Ce jour-là, cependant, une rumeur circulait : un tableau inestimable avait disparu de la galerie du château.En: That day, however, a rumor was spreading: a priceless painting had disappeared from the castle gallery.Fr: Éloïse, une historienne de l'art, savait qu'elle devait élucider ce mystère.En: Éloïse, an art historian, knew she had to solve this mystery.Fr: Et si elle réussissait, peut-être gagnerait-elle enfin l'admiration de Luc.En: And if she succeeded, perhaps she would finally earn Luc's admiration.Fr: Pendant que ses amis déambulaient dans les couloirs bordés de tapisseries, Éloïse observait chaque détail.En: While her friends wandered through the tapestry-lined corridors, Éloïse observed every detail.Fr: Avait-elle raison de se méfier de quelqu'un parmi eux ?En: Was she right to be suspicious of someone among them?Fr: Chaque sourire cachait-il un secret ?En: Did every smile hide a secret?Fr: Luc était toujours près d'elle, curieux, mais pas plus que d'habitude.En: Luc was always near her, curious, but no more than usual.Fr: Que savait-il vraiment ?En: What did he really know?Fr: Environ une heure après la découverte du vol, Éloïse avait un plan.En: About an hour after the discovery of the theft, Éloïse had a plan.Fr: Elle se dirigea vers la salle de sécurité.En: She headed to the security room.Fr: Là, elle analysa les vidéos de surveillance.En: There, she analyzed the surveillance videos.Fr: Rien de suspect n'apparaissait.En: Nothing suspicious appeared.Fr: Elle décida ensuite d'essayer quelque chose de plus risqué : examiner les effets personnels de ses compagnons.En: She then decided to try something riskier: examine the personal belongings of her companions.Fr: Dans la chambre de Luc, elle trouva une valise légèrement ouverte.En: In Luc's room, she found a slightly open suitcase.Fr: Son cœur battait la chamade tandis qu'elle s'approchait.En: Her heart raced as she approached.Fr: Curieuse, elle souleva un coin de la doublure de la valise.En: Curious, she lifted a corner of the suitcase lining.Fr: À sa stupéfaction, elle découvrit un compartiment secret.En: To her astonishment, she discovered a secret compartment.Fr: Dedans se trouvaient plusieurs tableaux, dont celui qui avait disparu.En: Inside were several paintings, including the one that had disappeared.Fr: Éloïse comprit que l'heure de vérité était venue.En: Éloïse realized the moment of truth had come.Fr: Elle confronta Luc dans le salon du château.En: She confronted Luc in the castle's drawing room.Fr: À sa surprise, Luc ne se démonta pas.En: To her surprise, Luc did not falter.Fr: Il raconta avec calme qu'il travaillait en secret avec la police.En: He calmly explained that he was secretly working with the police.Fr: Il était en mission pour retrouver le vrai tableau et attraper le voleur.En: He was on a mission to retrieve the real painting and catch the thief.Fr: Éloïse soupira de soulagement.En: Éloïse sighed with relief.Fr: Elle avait résolu le mystère mais avait aussi découvert une nouvelle admiration pour elle-même.En: She had solved the mystery but had also discovered a newfound admiration for herself.Fr: Elle avait douté de ses capacités, mais elle avait fait confiance à ses instincts.En: She had doubted her abilities but had trusted her instincts.Fr: Luc, impressionné par son courage, lui sourit.En: Luc, impressed by her courage, smiled at her.Fr: « Tu as l'étoffe d'une grande enquêtrice, Éloïse », dit-il.En: "You have the makings of a great investigator, Éloïse," he said.Fr: À travers les vitres, le soleil d'automne baignait la pièce d'une douce lumière dorée.En: Through the windows, the autumn sun bathed the room in a soft golden light.Fr: Le mystère était résolu, mais une nouvelle amitié, une nouvelle confiance, venait de naître sous les tours majestueuses du Château de Chambord.En: The mystery was solved, but a new friendship, a new confidence, had been born under the majestic towers of the Château de Chambord. Vocabulary Words:the mist: la brumethe castle: le châteauthe tower: la tourto stretch: s'étirerthe autumn: l'automneto caress: caresserthe breeze: la briseto occupy: occuperthe historian: l'historienneto solve: éluciderto wander: déambulerthe corridor: le couloirto observe: observerto hide: cachersuspicious: suspectthe security: la sécuritéthe video: la vidéothe surveillance: la surveillancethe suitcase: la valisethe lining: la doublureto discover: découvrirthe compartment: le compartimentto confront: confronterto falter: se démonterthe police: la policethe mission: la missionto retrieve: retrouverthe thief: le voleurto admire: admirerthe confidence: la confiance

Viewpoints Explained: What's Putting America's Museums At RiskMany museums across the country have been struggling to make ends meet over the last few years. We look at why some are now being forced to close their doors.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. GiGi Reed and Jacques Kepner welcome Coastal Winds, a local recorder ensemble. The musicians demonstrate the broad tonal palette of the recorder family, ranging from the high-pitched sopranino to the deep bass. With a lively discussion about early music, rehearsal routines, and the accessibility of learning the instrument, the ensemble performs several works, including classical selections, traditional folk songs, and original compositions. Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. All recorder music is in the public domain. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s how.

The Long Road From Wildcat To House CatCats have a reputation for being moody, mysterious and nearly impossible to train. But there's a lot more behind their behavior. This week, we explore what makes cats so unique and how thousands of years alongside humans shaped the furry felines we know today.Guest: Jonathon Losos, evolutionary biologist, associate professor, biology, Washington University in St. Louis, author, The Cat's Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa. How Life Looks Different On Two Wheels: Inside MotorcyclingMotorcycles offer a sense of freedom that's hard to replicate, but riding also comes with real risks. We look at what draws people to riding, the biggest dangers motorcyclists face and what every driver can do to make the road safer.Guest: Andria Yu, MSF-certified rider coach, motorcycle safety expert, and spokesperson for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Art Keeper: A Mystery in Oslo's Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-09-25-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald høstdag i Vigelandsparken i Oslo.En: It was a cold autumn day in Vigelandsparken in Oslo.No: Parken var kjent for sine vakre skulpturer skapt av Gustav Vigeland.En: The park was known for its beautiful sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland.No: Trærne i parken hadde fått gyldne blader, og vinden bar med seg en frisk kjølighet.En: The trees in the park had gained golden leaves, and the wind carried a fresh coolness.No: Ingrid, en dedikert kunsthistoriker, gikk langs de grå skulpturene.En: Ingrid, a dedicated art historian, walked along the gray sculptures.No: Hun hadde et mål om å beskytte Norges kunstarv.En: She had a goal to protect Norway's art heritage.No: Plutselig la hun merke til noe uvanlig.En: Suddenly, she noticed something unusual.No: En av skulpturene, en viktig del av parken, var borte.En: One of the sculptures, an important part of the park, was missing.No: Ingen andre syntes å merke det.En: No one else seemed to notice.No: For Ingrid var dette en alvorlig sak.En: For Ingrid, this was a serious matter.No: Hun følte at det var hennes plikt å finne ut hva som hadde skjedd.En: She felt it was her duty to find out what had happened.No: Hennes mentor, Lars, avfeide henne.En: Her mentor, Lars, dismissed her.No: "Det er sikkert bare en spøk," sa han.En: "It's probably just a prank," he said.No: "Ingen grunn til bekymring.En: "No reason to worry."No: " Ingrid følte seg oversett, men hun bestemte seg for ikke å gi opp.En: Ingrid felt overlooked, but she decided not to give up.No: Hun startet sin egen etterforskning.En: She started her own investigation.No: Sofia, Ingrids venninne, hadde alltid trodd på henne.En: Sofia, Ingrid's friend, had always believed in her.No: Sofia jobbet ved byens arkiver og hadde tilgang til gamle tegninger og kart.En: Sofia worked at the city's archives and had access to old drawings and maps.No: "Det kan finnes noe i de gamle planene av parken," foreslo hun.En: "There might be something in the old plans of the park," she suggested.No: Ingrid undersøkte kartene nøye.En: Ingrid examined the maps closely.No: Hun oppdaget noe interessant: en gammel underjordisk gang.En: She discovered something interesting: an old underground passage.No: Det måtte utforskes.En: It had to be explored.No: Følelsen av spenning og litt frykt fylte henne.En: A feeling of excitement and a little fear filled her.No: Etter mørkets frembrudd, da parken var stengt, snek Ingrid seg inn igjen.En: After darkness fell, when the park was closed, Ingrid snuck in again.No: Med en liten lommelykt fant hun inngangen til den underjordiske gangen.En: With a small flashlight, she found the entrance to the underground passage.No: Veggene var kalde, og ekkoet av hennes fottrinn fulgte henne.En: The walls were cold, and the echo of her footsteps followed her.No: Til slutt, i et bortgjemt rom, fant hun skulpturen.En: Finally, in a secluded room, she found the sculpture.No: Til hennes store overraske var Lars der allerede.En: To her great surprise, Lars was already there.No: "Jeg ville bare sikre den," sa Lars, "før noen kunne stjele den på ekte.En: "I just wanted to secure it," said Lars, "before someone could really steal it.No: Det var meningen å flytte den til et privat museum.En: It was meant to be moved to a private museum."No: "Ingrid var sjokkert.En: Ingrid was shocked.No: Hun visste at dette ville ha ført til et offentlig opprør.En: She knew this would have led to a public uproar.No: "Du kan ikke gjøre dette," sa hun bestemt.En: "You can't do this," she said firmly.No: "Kunst skal være tilgjengelig for alle, ikke gjemmes bort.En: "Art should be accessible to everyone, not hidden away."No: "Lars innså alvorligheten, og etter en lang samtale, gikk han motvillig med på å returnere skulpturen til sin opprinnelige plassering offentlige park.En: Lars realized the seriousness, and after a long conversation, he reluctantly agreed to return the sculpture to its original location in the public park.No: Da skulpturen var tilbake, fikk Ingrid anerkjennelse for sitt mot og sin innsats.En: When the sculpture was back, Ingrid received recognition for her courage and effort.No: "Du hadde rett," sa Lars en dag.En: "You were right," Lars said one day.No: "Jeg tok feil av deg.En: "I was wrong about you."No: "Med nyvunnet selvtillit fortsatte Ingrid sitt arbeid med å beskytte Norges kulturarv.En: With newfound confidence, Ingrid continued her work in protecting Norway's cultural heritage.No: Hun visste nå at hun aldri måtte tvile på sin egen styrke og kunnskap igjen.En: She now knew she must never doubt her own strength and knowledge again.No: Ingrids oppdagelse våknet nytt liv i kunstsamfunnet, og de begynte å respektere henne for den lidenskapelige historikeren hun var.En: Ingrid's discovery awakened new life in the art community, and they began to respect her for the passionate historian she was.No: Solen strålte over Vigelandsparken, malende landskapet i varme toner, mens Ingrid smilte for seg selv, vel vitende om hennes nyvunne verdi og suksess.En: The sun shone over Vigelandsparken, painting the landscape in warm tones, while Ingrid smiled to herself, well aware of her newfound value and success. Vocabulary Words:cold: kaldautumn: høstsculptures: skulpturerdecided: bestemteinvestigation: etterforskningarchives: arkivermaps: kartunderground: underjordiskpassage: gangexcitement: spenningfear: fryktdarkness: mørketsentrance: inngangensecluded: bortgjemtsurprise: overraskesecure: sikresteal: stjeleuproar: opprørreluctantly: motvilligrecognition: anerkjennelsecourage: moteffort: innsatsconfidence: selvtillitheritage: arvcommunity: samfunnetrespect: respekterepassionate: lidenskapeligelandscape: landskapettones: tonervalue: verdi

A previous president from Lindenwood University (a former IBM executive) stands up in town halls and tells people he uses Claude - that it helped him organize the financial report. HR follows and says they used Gemini for an employee questionnaire. Then James Hutson PhD. goes and asks employees whether they understood that as permission. The answer? 'No. The policy says I'll get fired if I use it.' That gap is the subject of this episode. James is Senior Professor and Director of AI-Enabled Academic Transformation at Lindenwood University, with two PhDs - the first in art history, the second in AI, which he went back for in 2023 once it became clear the technology was going to touch everything. He's since published over 200 studies on AI use across disciplines and industries. His argument is that policy and governance have been swapped for each other. Policy is what you can't do - mostly, don't get us sued. Governance is how things get done, and far fewer organizations have that. Most think they have a strategy when what they have is a liability shield. Also in this one: why he thinks a policy should be deliberately vague, what his AI readiness assessments consistently find, why employees hide their own efficiencies, and the reason agentic AI projects keep failing at organizations that seemed ready for them. About Dr. James Hutson James Hutson is Senior Professor and Director of AI-Enabled Academic Transformation at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. He holds two PhDs - the first in art history, the second in artificial intelligence, completed in 2023. He has published over 200 studies on AI adoption spanning education, finance, and industry, has designed more than 25 online degree programs, and established Lindenwood's XR and Gaming Lab. His recent book is Art History in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. What we get into (00:47) Two PhDs - art history first, then AI in 2023, once it was clear this touched everything (02:25) What keeps him up at night, and the three sleepless nights Ethan Mollick warned about (04:52) The earliest adopters were administrators. They just never told anyone. (08:44) Four institutional responses: lock down, FERPA-only, all-in, and the ungoverned middle (10:00) Why blanket bans rest on a legal assumption that hasn't been tested (12:08) Susan on dragging the next generation into the future (12:52) Policy versus governance, and why most "strategies" are liability shields (15:00) "People will do what they're allowed to do" (16:50) When governance becomes a compliance checkbox (17:31) The entrepreneurial mindset - curiosity plus a growth mindset (21:05) The three literacies: functional, ethical, disciplinary (26:33) If knowledge is cheap, what makes people indispensable? (27:33) Power skills, habits of mind, and what should actually be assessed (29:43) Stop testing recall. Test reasoning. (31:15) Adaptive governance - why a policy takes a year to write and is obsolete on arrival (34:14) The programmer who automated his own job, and whether firing him was the right call (36:31) Secret cyborgs - why people hide how easy the work has become (37:26) Susan on trust, and why efficiencies have always been hidden (38:32) What AI readiness assessments actually turn up (40:00) The three things employees say in every single organization (42:41) Why agentic AI fails: the invisible work nobody documented (45:28) Resources, and an open offer of his data   Quotes "People will do what they're allowed to do." - the head of faculty development at Lindenwood, quoted by James Hutson "Governance is how you get things done. It's not telling people what they can and cannot do." - Dr. James Hutson "People say yeah, of course we have a strategy - but what they mean is they have a policy, which is 'don't get us sued'." - Dr. James Hutson "You can't accuse students of cheating with AI if you didn't show them how to use it to begin with." - Dr. James Hutson "Don't penalize them. Reward that type of discovery of change, so that you're not caught off guard." - Dr. James Hutson "People do not know how they get work done. And this is why agentic AI is failing." - Dr. James Hutson "We know what needs to be done. It's human nature and psychology that's slowing us down." - Dr. James Hutson The Holy Trinity James's term for the three voices that have to say the same thing before anyone believes any of them: Leadership - this is the policy, we are an AI-forward institution, I want you to do this HR - you can use the tools, you are not going to be fired for it IT - we are not monitoring you, and we are not going to report you for using an unapproved tool His observation is that these three are rarely in sync in any organization, and that most leaders listening will immediately think of a time they collided. The three literacies Functional - can you actually use it? How does it work? Ethical - what does responsible use mean in your specific field? Journalism, chemistry, and GIS have genuinely different standards. Disciplinary - what does your discipline require, including disciplines that are actively choosing to resist it? Developed with his colleague Dan Plate, who chairs Lindenwood's AI governance committee. Resources Lindenwood's employee use case policy for generative AI is here - https://www.lindenwood.edu/policies/list/use-of-generative-ai-in-employment-policy/  And its AI and emerging technology policy: https://www.lindenwood.edu/policies/list/ai-and-emerging-technology-literacy/ James suggests pasting one alongside your own and asking a model what would need to change James on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jameshutsonphd  His site: jameslhutsonphd.com  His book: Art History in the Age of Artificial Intelligence   Get host Susan Diaz's book, Swan Dive Backwards: wearenorthlightai.com/swan-dive-backwards  Enjoyed this? This podcast isn't sponsored or funded. Ratings and shares are how people find it.  

Grief has a way of erasing your map. One day you're moving with confidence, and the next you're standing in front of your work thinking, is this the first time I've ever done this? I'm recording solo while Nathan's away, partly because I need to hang out, and partly because the last few weeks have been heavy with loss. When your mind goes quiet and your body goes numb, the usual creative routines don't always work, so I lean into the simplest thing I can do: tell the truth, read, write, and keep showing up.From there, I pull a single thread through four very different voices, all pointing to the same idea: not knowing is worth protecting. The Delphian Gallery's guidance on building an art career, Orson Welles talking about the freedom of ignorance, Peter Hook's line about “wonderful mistakes,” and Austin Kleon's warning that knowing can make you boring all land in the same place. Mastery isn't the enemy, but comfort can be. If you want real artistic growth, you have to experiment, take creative risks, and accept that making bad work is often the cover charge for discovering something true.William Kentridge takes it even deeper, describing the studio as a kind of machine that turns the outside world into visible form, a collage under construction made of memories, fragments, conversations, and pain. A story from Edith Schloss about a 1943 loft makes the metaphor physical: the artist in the storm, steering what they can while admitting they can't control the weather. We end with a question I can't stop thinking about: where do you end and the world begins?If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who's stuck, and leave a review so more artists can find us. What's one “wonderful mistake” you're willing to make this week?Send us a message - we would love to hear from you!Make sure to follow us on Instagram here:@justmakeartpodcast   @tynathanclark   @nathanterborgWatch the Video Episode on Youtube or Spotify,https://www.youtube.com/@JustMakeArtPodcast

Among the many artists employed by Agostino Chigi, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, better known as Il Sodoma, painted a remarkable fresco cycle of Alexander the Great in Rome's Villa Farnesina. At the center of the discussion is a question: what happens when an ancient story of Alexander, Hephaestion, and Roxana is filtered through the erotic and social culture of Renaissance Rome? Alexander the Great's relationship to his childhood friend and general Hephaestion has long been a subject of debate. Were they lovers, or simply life partners? Here, in the Villa Farnesina, close observation tells us that Renaissance artists and patrons were asking the same questions, and creating visual answers. Ultimately, how these frescos are read informs us about the social construction around Sodoma, his patron Agostino Chigi, and the world they inhabited in the early 16th century. Watch/Follow/Support: https://linktr.ee/italian_renaissance_podcastWorks Discussed: Il Sodoma, Marriage of Alexander and Roxane, ca. 1519 https://www.villafarnesina.it/en/percorso-di-visita/the-wedding-hall/ The Florentine Renaissance CourseSupport the show

What a time to be talking to Bea Scaccia. Yes, she was featured in our Issue 01, so we have been familiar and friends for quite some time now. But she is opening a new solo show, Groomed, at Gagosian Gallery in New York, curated by Francesco Bonami, which is certainly a sign that her trajectory in the contemporary art world is that of rocket shooting into the sky. She's big time.But her journey to now is fascinating. From a small village in Italy, to her education and teaching in Rome, the weight of Italian art history forced her to make a change: how does one become a contemporary artist in a culture who's history is the Renaissance? That ain't easy. So she moved to NYC, where she worked in the studios of Jeff Koons and Marilyn Minter, honing her own craft and understanding the heights of contemporary art practices. Now, her own career is the center of her universe, and with a passion for what she calls "Existential Performance," and works spanning painting, drawing and stop-motion animation, the world is literally her stage. This episode is hosted by Evan Pricco of The Unibrow, and you can subscribe to our print edition now. You can also listen on Spotify or Apple or wherever you get your pods, too.

Strange and Familiar History of Byzantine Ar: Interpretation, Risk, and Empathy (ARC Humanities Press, 2026) represents a risky experiment in art-history writing. It takes objects of Byzantine art—manuscript illustration, frescos, mosaic, sculpture—and reads them through the lenses of disability studies, media studies, and gender studies in order to reveal something about their significance not only in that historical culture, but also in our own. Moreover, it uses lenses of personal history and self-reflection as a way to model an open-ended and faceted art history. Modern works of film, fiction, and art likewise appear frequently so that the Byzantine objects can emerge as both more strange and more familiar, and as both of the past and of our world. Their capacity for holding multiple times, generating multiple meanings, and for multiple subjectivities is fully embraced, and perhaps a different kind of art history emerges, one that eschews argument and mastery for humility, openness, empathy—thinking with, rather than about.New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew ReviewGlenn Peers is Emeritus Professor, Art History at University of Texas Austin and Syracuse UniversityMichael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello and welcome back to Jo's Art History Podcast. This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who've found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September.The ArtistKas Williams drew and painted constantly as a child, but was written off academically in the school system of the 1960s, and spent years in what she calls mundane office jobs. A chance conversation in her mid-twenties prompted her to try art college, something she describes as the first time she chose creativity over safety. Four years studying textiles changed her life, and in between periods of study she worked across an extraordinary range of jobs to keep her art alive. At 63 she returned to education to complete a Masters in Textiles, and now in her seventies, she describes her creative drive as as strong as ever.Featured works: The Random Flight of Bees and Gothic BloomWebsite: www.kaswilliams.com Instagram: @kaswilliamsPensionBeeThis episode's PensionBee segment asks: why do we need to know about the gender pension gap?Thank you to our partner PensionBee, a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee's exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire' highlights how retirement isn't the end of your life, it's just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To' at British Art Fair, showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo's Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London.PensionBee's monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast, aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator, blogs, and videos. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee.When investing, your money is at risk.Thank you for listening to Jo's Art History Podcast.

Library Technical Services: Future Forward (Bloomsbury, 2025) edited by Mary Beth Weber and Melissa De Fino looks at the future of technical services post-pandemic and at the brink of technological disruptions through a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens. Libraries have undergone a tremendous transformation that has been driven by multiple factors that include technological developments, and societal impacts such as declining college enrollment and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has introduced changes to how technical services professionals work and provide services. Whereas the library is often perceived by users as a building to house print books and journals, the reality is that the library encompasses both physical and virtual spaces. For many users, the library's online catalog and website are their first (and perhaps only) experience with the library. Our user community is global, and technical services work has evolved to serve users with a growing array of electronic resources, including e-books, databases, and e-journals. These resources differ from their print counterparts in that they cost more, require licenses and contracts that must continually need to be renegotiated and renewed, must comply with accessibility standards, and require different skill sets to catalog. The virtual spaces and services libraries provide are built on the foundation provided by technical services librarians. Assessment is an important, yet often overlooked, aspect of technical services work, and is addressed in this book. It is critical for collection development and acquisition of electronic resources. It is also an important component of the work of electronic resources librarians, who monitor usage and trends. Developing an appropriate skill set for technical services work is essential for success. This includes knowing the standards for the work performed, awareness of emerging standards, and remaining relevant.Guests: Mary Beth Weber is the inaugural Coordinator for Training and Mentorship for Rutgers University Libraries. In this capacity, she serves as an advisor to the Faculty Mentoring Program, collaborates with colleagues to identify, develop, and implement a continuous program of enrichment activities to meet the needs of the Libraries' personnel. She previously served as the Head of Central Technical Services for 2008-2025, and her new role is the result of a large-scale reorganization undertaken by Rutgers University Libraries. Weber has had a long career in technical services, overseeing both resource description and acquisitions, and collaborating with collection development librarians. She representedRutgers on the Big Ten Academic Alliance's Heads of Cataloging Committee from 2014-2025. Other offices she has held include serving as editor-in-chief for Library Resources and Technical Services, one of ALA Core's official journals, for nine years. In addition to three books she has published with Bloomsbury, she co-authored Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management, 5th edition, with Peggy Johnson. She may be contacted via her LinkedIn profile. She earned her MLS from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and earned my BA from Michigan State University, where I had a double major of English and Art History. Melissa De Fino is Team Lead for Cataloging and Metadata Services and Metadata Librarian for Special Collections and Audiovisual Materials at Rutgers University Libraries. She has worked at Rutgers for more than 20 years, beginning her career there as a Special Collections Cataloger. Her research focuses on the evolution of technical services librarianship. Melissa is the co-author, with Mary Beth, of Virtual Technical Services: A Handbook, has published several peer-reviewed articles, and served for five years as editor of the “Tech Services Online” column in Technical Services Quarterly. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science and an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Rutgers University, as well as a B.A. in English from Fordham University.Host: Dr. Michael LaMagna is a Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Strange and Familiar History of Byzantine Ar: Interpretation, Risk, and Empathy (ARC Humanities Press, 2026) represents a risky experiment in art-history writing. It takes objects of Byzantine art—manuscript illustration, frescos, mosaic, sculpture—and reads them through the lenses of disability studies, media studies, and gender studies in order to reveal something about their significance not only in that historical culture, but also in our own. Moreover, it uses lenses of personal history and self-reflection as a way to model an open-ended and faceted art history. Modern works of film, fiction, and art likewise appear frequently so that the Byzantine objects can emerge as both more strange and more familiar, and as both of the past and of our world. Their capacity for holding multiple times, generating multiple meanings, and for multiple subjectivities is fully embraced, and perhaps a different kind of art history emerges, one that eschews argument and mastery for humility, openness, empathy—thinking with, rather than about.New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew ReviewGlenn Peers is Emeritus Professor, Art History at University of Texas Austin and Syracuse UniversityMichael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Library Technical Services: Future Forward (Bloomsbury, 2025) edited by Mary Beth Weber and Melissa De Fino looks at the future of technical services post-pandemic and at the brink of technological disruptions through a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens. Libraries have undergone a tremendous transformation that has been driven by multiple factors that include technological developments, and societal impacts such as declining college enrollment and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has introduced changes to how technical services professionals work and provide services. Whereas the library is often perceived by users as a building to house print books and journals, the reality is that the library encompasses both physical and virtual spaces. For many users, the library's online catalog and website are their first (and perhaps only) experience with the library. Our user community is global, and technical services work has evolved to serve users with a growing array of electronic resources, including e-books, databases, and e-journals. These resources differ from their print counterparts in that they cost more, require licenses and contracts that must continually need to be renegotiated and renewed, must comply with accessibility standards, and require different skill sets to catalog. The virtual spaces and services libraries provide are built on the foundation provided by technical services librarians. Assessment is an important, yet often overlooked, aspect of technical services work, and is addressed in this book. It is critical for collection development and acquisition of electronic resources. It is also an important component of the work of electronic resources librarians, who monitor usage and trends. Developing an appropriate skill set for technical services work is essential for success. This includes knowing the standards for the work performed, awareness of emerging standards, and remaining relevant.Guests: Mary Beth Weber is the inaugural Coordinator for Training and Mentorship for Rutgers University Libraries. In this capacity, she serves as an advisor to the Faculty Mentoring Program, collaborates with colleagues to identify, develop, and implement a continuous program of enrichment activities to meet the needs of the Libraries' personnel. She previously served as the Head of Central Technical Services for 2008-2025, and her new role is the result of a large-scale reorganization undertaken by Rutgers University Libraries. Weber has had a long career in technical services, overseeing both resource description and acquisitions, and collaborating with collection development librarians. She representedRutgers on the Big Ten Academic Alliance's Heads of Cataloging Committee from 2014-2025. Other offices she has held include serving as editor-in-chief for Library Resources and Technical Services, one of ALA Core's official journals, for nine years. In addition to three books she has published with Bloomsbury, she co-authored Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management, 5th edition, with Peggy Johnson. She may be contacted via her LinkedIn profile. She earned her MLS from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and earned my BA from Michigan State University, where I had a double major of English and Art History. Melissa De Fino is Team Lead for Cataloging and Metadata Services and Metadata Librarian for Special Collections and Audiovisual Materials at Rutgers University Libraries. She has worked at Rutgers for more than 20 years, beginning her career there as a Special Collections Cataloger. Her research focuses on the evolution of technical services librarianship. Melissa is the co-author, with Mary Beth, of Virtual Technical Services: A Handbook, has published several peer-reviewed articles, and served for five years as editor of the “Tech Services Online” column in Technical Services Quarterly. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science and an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Rutgers University, as well as a B.A. in English from Fordham University.Host: Dr. Michael LaMagna is a Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Library Technical Services: Future Forward (Bloomsbury, 2025) edited by Mary Beth Weber and Melissa De Fino looks at the future of technical services post-pandemic and at the brink of technological disruptions through a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens. Libraries have undergone a tremendous transformation that has been driven by multiple factors that include technological developments, and societal impacts such as declining college enrollment and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has introduced changes to how technical services professionals work and provide services. Whereas the library is often perceived by users as a building to house print books and journals, the reality is that the library encompasses both physical and virtual spaces. For many users, the library's online catalog and website are their first (and perhaps only) experience with the library. Our user community is global, and technical services work has evolved to serve users with a growing array of electronic resources, including e-books, databases, and e-journals. These resources differ from their print counterparts in that they cost more, require licenses and contracts that must continually need to be renegotiated and renewed, must comply with accessibility standards, and require different skill sets to catalog. The virtual spaces and services libraries provide are built on the foundation provided by technical services librarians. Assessment is an important, yet often overlooked, aspect of technical services work, and is addressed in this book. It is critical for collection development and acquisition of electronic resources. It is also an important component of the work of electronic resources librarians, who monitor usage and trends. Developing an appropriate skill set for technical services work is essential for success. This includes knowing the standards for the work performed, awareness of emerging standards, and remaining relevant.Guests: Mary Beth Weber is the inaugural Coordinator for Training and Mentorship for Rutgers University Libraries. In this capacity, she serves as an advisor to the Faculty Mentoring Program, collaborates with colleagues to identify, develop, and implement a continuous program of enrichment activities to meet the needs of the Libraries' personnel. She previously served as the Head of Central Technical Services for 2008-2025, and her new role is the result of a large-scale reorganization undertaken by Rutgers University Libraries. Weber has had a long career in technical services, overseeing both resource description and acquisitions, and collaborating with collection development librarians. She representedRutgers on the Big Ten Academic Alliance's Heads of Cataloging Committee from 2014-2025. Other offices she has held include serving as editor-in-chief for Library Resources and Technical Services, one of ALA Core's official journals, for nine years. In addition to three books she has published with Bloomsbury, she co-authored Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management, 5th edition, with Peggy Johnson. She may be contacted via her LinkedIn profile. She earned her MLS from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and earned my BA from Michigan State University, where I had a double major of English and Art History. Melissa De Fino is Team Lead for Cataloging and Metadata Services and Metadata Librarian for Special Collections and Audiovisual Materials at Rutgers University Libraries. She has worked at Rutgers for more than 20 years, beginning her career there as a Special Collections Cataloger. Her research focuses on the evolution of technical services librarianship. Melissa is the co-author, with Mary Beth, of Virtual Technical Services: A Handbook, has published several peer-reviewed articles, and served for five years as editor of the “Tech Services Online” column in Technical Services Quarterly. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science and an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Rutgers University, as well as a B.A. in English from Fordham University.Host: Dr. Michael LaMagna is a Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Library Technical Services: Future Forward (Bloomsbury, 2025) edited by Mary Beth Weber and Melissa De Fino looks at the future of technical services post-pandemic and at the brink of technological disruptions through a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens. Libraries have undergone a tremendous transformation that has been driven by multiple factors that include technological developments, and societal impacts such as declining college enrollment and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has introduced changes to how technical services professionals work and provide services. Whereas the library is often perceived by users as a building to house print books and journals, the reality is that the library encompasses both physical and virtual spaces. For many users, the library's online catalog and website are their first (and perhaps only) experience with the library. Our user community is global, and technical services work has evolved to serve users with a growing array of electronic resources, including e-books, databases, and e-journals. These resources differ from their print counterparts in that they cost more, require licenses and contracts that must continually need to be renegotiated and renewed, must comply with accessibility standards, and require different skill sets to catalog. The virtual spaces and services libraries provide are built on the foundation provided by technical services librarians. Assessment is an important, yet often overlooked, aspect of technical services work, and is addressed in this book. It is critical for collection development and acquisition of electronic resources. It is also an important component of the work of electronic resources librarians, who monitor usage and trends. Developing an appropriate skill set for technical services work is essential for success. This includes knowing the standards for the work performed, awareness of emerging standards, and remaining relevant.Guests: Mary Beth Weber is the inaugural Coordinator for Training and Mentorship for Rutgers University Libraries. In this capacity, she serves as an advisor to the Faculty Mentoring Program, collaborates with colleagues to identify, develop, and implement a continuous program of enrichment activities to meet the needs of the Libraries' personnel. She previously served as the Head of Central Technical Services for 2008-2025, and her new role is the result of a large-scale reorganization undertaken by Rutgers University Libraries. Weber has had a long career in technical services, overseeing both resource description and acquisitions, and collaborating with collection development librarians. She representedRutgers on the Big Ten Academic Alliance's Heads of Cataloging Committee from 2014-2025. Other offices she has held include serving as editor-in-chief for Library Resources and Technical Services, one of ALA Core's official journals, for nine years. In addition to three books she has published with Bloomsbury, she co-authored Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management, 5th edition, with Peggy Johnson. She may be contacted via her LinkedIn profile. She earned her MLS from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and earned my BA from Michigan State University, where I had a double major of English and Art History. Melissa De Fino is Team Lead for Cataloging and Metadata Services and Metadata Librarian for Special Collections and Audiovisual Materials at Rutgers University Libraries. She has worked at Rutgers for more than 20 years, beginning her career there as a Special Collections Cataloger. Her research focuses on the evolution of technical services librarianship. Melissa is the co-author, with Mary Beth, of Virtual Technical Services: A Handbook, has published several peer-reviewed articles, and served for five years as editor of the “Tech Services Online” column in Technical Services Quarterly. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science and an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Rutgers University, as well as a B.A. in English from Fordham University.Host: Dr. Michael LaMagna is a Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Tourism Tuesday, Berryville/Clarke County edition, and that means one thing every September: Art at the Mill is back. Janet Michael is joined by Nathan Stalvey, Executive Director of the Clarke County Historical Association, for a full rundown of what's new this fall — from the juried art show's opening weekend to a brand-new exhibit exploring the little-known history of Black horsemen in Clarke County's equine legacy. Nathan and Janet cover the details on Art at the Mill (including the online gallery), the CCHA's newest exhibit on art, memory, and history, the return of the Haunted Historic Berryville tours, and the county's biggest history event of the year, Heritage Day. Tune in for all the dates, hours, and ticket details you need to plan your fall around Clarke County history. EVENT DETAILS Art at the Mill (Fall Show) Dates: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, October 4 Location: Burwell-Morgan Mill, 15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, VA Hours: Sunday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 PM; Saturdays (3 dates), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors, free for kids and students Online gallery goes live September 19 at clarkehistory.org Exhibit Opening: "William and Byron: Art, Memory, and the Black Horsemen of Clarke County" Opening talk: Thursday, September 24, 6:00 PM Location: CCHA Museum, 32 East Main Street, Berryville, VA Free and open to the public; light refreshments; talk by curator Dana Getka On display through the end of the year Haunted Historic Berryville Tours Dates: Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24 Tour times: first tour 6:30 PM, last tour 8:00 PM (approx. 45 min–1 hour, walking tour) Tickets available at clarkehistory.org (Events tab) Heritage Day Date: Saturday, November 7, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Free admission; historic re-enactors, working mill and cider press, family-friendly activities LINKS & RESOURCES Clarke County Historical Association: clarkehistory.org THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday

In this week's episode, hosts Ryan Baxter and Mark Ambrogio interview Rory Succee as he graduates with his MA in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology.  A newly-minted Western graduate, Rory is about to begin a PhD in Art History – also here at Western. Congratulations, Rory! In their conversation, Ryan and Mark ask Rory about research he undertook at St. Dominic's Cemetery in D'Hanis, Texas — a cemetery of German heritage.  Rory shares anecdotes about his fieldwork at the cemetery, as well as how he learned from oral history and archival research, not to mention enjoying the famous "southern hospitality" from the local Texans. As he enters his PhD, Rory is interested in the work of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, as well as other noteworthy Latin American artists, including Frida Kahlo, Poty Lazzarotto, Candido Portinari, and Fernando Botero.     Recorded on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 Produced by Evelyn MacKay-Barr Theme song provided by FreeBeats.io (Produced by White Hot)

Hello and welcome back to Jo's Art History Podcast. This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who've found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September.The ArtistRichard Wilshire studied Art and Design at university in the 1990s, but found himself pulled into the early digital media industry, designing websites, and gradually moving away from making into management and strategy. By the early 2020s he felt something was missing, and began making again quietly in his garden garage, working with offcuts of wood and found objects. This year Richard was shortlisted for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, a significant milestone for a practice that, until now, has existed mostly on his website and Instagram. This will be his first public showing.Featured works: Nature vs Nurture, Waveform, Autumn Oak & Four Letter WordWebsite: www.richardwilshire.com Instagram: @richardwilshirePensionBeeThis episode's PensionBee segment asks: why do women need to engage with their pensions even more?Thank you to our partner PensionBee, a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee's exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire' highlights how retirement isn't the end of your life, it's just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To' at British Art Fair, showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo's Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London.PensionBee's monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast, aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator, blogs, and videos. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Visit PensionBee to feel inspired.When investing, your money is at risk.Thank you for listening to Jo's Art History Podcast.

How do the images we see shape the way we understand ourselves and one another?In this episode of Makers & Mystics, Stephen Roach sits down with art historian and author Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt to explore her new book, Look Like a Lady: Five Visual Tropes of Womanhood and How to See Ourselves Differently.Drawing from centuries of art history, Elissa identifies five recurring ways women have been depicted and understood: Venus, Vessel, Maiden, Mother, and Monster. These aren't simply artistic categories. They are stories that can quietly shape our expectations about beauty, femininity, motherhood, sexuality, agency, and even holiness.Together, Stephen and Elissa explore how these visual tropes have influenced both popular culture and Christian imagination and consider the alternative stories that can help us see women as whole, particular, embodied people rather than objects, symbols, or stereotypes.The conversation moves from ancient Greek sculpture and Renaissance paintings to Victorian photography, contemporary beauty culture, purity culture, and the ways women are represented within the church.Along the way, Elissa introduces five counter-stories:Witnessing instead of objectifyingBeing instead of becoming an empty vessel for someone else's meaningMoving instead of remaining passive or containedCultivating instead of being reduced to motherhoodPartnering instead of viewing men and women as threats or oppositesAt the heart of the conversation is a deeper question: What might it look like to recover a vision of womanhood rooted not in cultural expectations, but in the particularity, dignity, agency, and belovedness of each person created in the image of God?For artists, this conversation offers an invitation to consider how the images we create participate in forming the imagination of the people who encounter them.And for all of us, it raises an important possibility: perhaps freedom doesn't come from simply rejecting old stories, but from learning to recognize them—and telling truer ones.Elissa Weichbrodt is an art historian, educator, and author. Her new book, Look Like a Lady: Five Visual Tropes of Womanhood and How to See Ourselves Differently, examines the ways visual culture has shaped our understanding of womanhood and offers a more expansive, hopeful vision.Connect with Elissa on Instagram: http://instagram.com/elissabrodtGet the book: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9781587436925_look-like-a-ladyListen to our previous conversation with Elissa: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s11-e07-redeeming-vision-with-dr-elissa-yukiko-weichbrodt/id1090123738?i=1000605110237Send us Fan MailSupport the showCONNECT WITH USWebsite: http://www.makersandmystics.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/makersandmystics Support the show: patreon.com/makersandmystics                                                  Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1GET A MAKERS X MYSTICS COFFEE MUG

Hello and welcome back to Jo's Art History Podcast. This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who've found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September in London.The artistMyrna Mitchell, who works under the name Myrna Tracy Ceramics, spent 20 years living in the UAE, returning to the UK in 2011 with a young family. A pottery class she joined as a hobby soon became a life changing new direction. In 2019 she returned to education as a mature student, completing an Art Foundation and then a Creative Arts Practice degree at Bath Spa University, graduating with First Class Honours in 2022 and receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award. Since then she's been selected for the British Ceramics Biennial Fresh, the John Ruskin Prize, Sotheby's Secret Ceramics, and London Craft Week. Her work explores identity, belonging, and the stories objects carry, rooted in her own experience of displacement and return.Featured works: Kiss and Dancing for JoyWebsite: www.myrnatracyceramics.com Instagram: @myrnatracyceramicsThis episode's PensionBee segment asks: why do the self-employed need to get their pension game sorted?Thank you to our partner PensionBee, a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee's exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire' highlights how retirement isn't the end of your life, it's just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To' at British Art Fair, showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo's Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London.PensionBee's monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast, aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator, blogs, and videos. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee.When investing, your money is at risk.

A 15-foot painting stops Ty cold, and it kicks off a conversation that keeps getting bigger: what does it look like to keep making serious work when you're old, tired, and no longer trying to prove anything to anyone? After a London walk from a heavy Tracy Emin experience to Georg Baselitz at White Cube, we can't shake the feeling that we just saw a masterclass in artistic longevity.We connect that late-career power to the Raphael Nadal Netflix documentary and the brutal reality of sport: your mind can still be hungry while your body forces the ending. Painting works differently. Baselitz talks about continuing “despite an almost complete absence of pressure,” and we wrestle with whether a younger artist can reach a version of that freedom sooner. We get into confidence built on discipline and time, the role of career momentum and visibility, and the trap of making work on other people's terms.From upside-down paintings to walker marks dragged through wet paint, Baselitz becomes a case study in adapting studio practice to aging and illness without shrinking the ambition. We also unpack self-doubt, the difference between public failure and inner conviction, and why time tells in art more than any single moment. If you care about creative discipline, expressionism, contemporary art, and building a sustainable art career, this one goes straight to the nerve. Subscribe, share with a friend, leave a review, and tell us: what helps you stay free in the studio when the pressure spikes?Send us a message - we would love to hear from you! Make sure to follow us on Instagram here:@justmakeartpodcast   @tynathanclark   @nathanterborgWatch the Video Episode on Youtube or Spotify,https://www.youtube.com/@JustMakeArtPodcast

Hello and welcome back to Jo's Art History Podcast. This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who've found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September.The ArtistMike Kelly spent a long career in corporate consulting, with photography always running in the background. After seeing his daughter fall in love with her time studying at Manchester Metropolitan University, Mike enrolled in the same MA in Photography, starting the course the same year she finished it. He went in without expectations, and has since been amazed by how warm and inclusive he's found the environment despite his age. In a short space of time he's picked up awards, commissions including a large scale piece for Manchester School of Art, solo exhibitions, and a show at the Mall Galleries in London. He even sold his first piece of artwork to a curator during the application process for this very exhibition.Featured worksThreshold V & Threshold II, both UV cured photographic prints on GF Smith PikeWebsite: www.mikeakelly.com Instagram: @mikeakelly.workPensionBeeThis episode's PensionBee segment asks: Why do you need to consolidate your old pensions?Thank you to our partner PensionBee, a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee's exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire' highlights how retirement isn't the end of your life, it's just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To' at British Art Fair, showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo's Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London.PensionBee's monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast, aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator, blogs, and videos. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Find out how PensionBee can help you retire well.When investing, your money is at risk.Thank you for listening & supporting Jo's Art History Podcast

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Art Heist at the Gala: How Jeroen Saved Rembrandt's Masterpiece Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-29-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zachte avondbries van een zomerse dag waaide door de open ramen van het majestueuze Rijksmuseum.En: The soft evening breeze of a summer's day wafted through the open windows of the majestic Rijksmuseum.Nl: Binnen in de grote zalen glinsterden kroonluchters en straalde muziek terwijl de gasten van het jaarlijkse gala elkaar begroetten.En: Inside the large halls, chandeliers glistened and music radiated while guests at the annual gala greeted each other.Nl: Hoog in een hoek stond Jeroen, een kunsthistoricus met een noodlijdende carrière.En: High in a corner stood Jeroen, an art historian with a struggling career.Nl: Zijn ogen flitsten over de menigte, op zoek naar een moment van roem.En: His eyes flicked over the crowd, searching for a moment of glory.Nl: Plotseling klonk er een alarm.En: Suddenly, an alarm sounded.Nl: Gasten keken verbaasd om zich heen.En: Guests looked around in surprise.Nl: Een spanning hing in de lucht.En: There was tension in the air.Nl: Er was iets mis.En: Something was wrong.Nl: Een bewaker snelde naar de microfoon en kondigde aan dat er een schilderij was gestolen.En: A guard rushed to the microphone and announced that a painting had been stolen.Nl: Niet zomaar een schilderij, maar een meesterwerk van Rembrandt.En: Not just any painting, but a masterpiece by Rembrandt.Nl: Jeroen stond stil.En: Jeroen stood still.Nl: Dit was zijn moment.En: This was his moment.Nl: Hij wist dat als hij dit mysterie kon oplossen, zijn carrière gered kon worden.En: He knew that if he could solve this mystery, his career could be saved.Nl: Hij moest het proberen, ook al was hij slechts een gast.En: He had to try, even though he was just a guest.Nl: Anke, zijn collega, liep naar hem toe met een bezorgde blik.En: Anke, his colleague, approached him with a worried look.Nl: "Boudewijn is hier ook," fluisterde Anke.En: "Boudewijn is here too," Anke whispered.Nl: "Hij is nerveus.En: "He's nervous.Nl: Misschien weet hij iets."En: Maybe he knows something."Nl: Jeroen knikte en besloot zelfstandig te onderzoeken.En: Jeroen nodded and decided to investigate on his own.Nl: Hij begon vragen te stellen aan de gasten.En: He began asking questions to the guests.Nl: Sommige negeerden hem, anderen waren nieuwsgierig.En: Some ignored him, others were curious.Nl: Jeroen luisterde goed en noteerde enkele vreemde details.En: Jeroen listened carefully and noted down some strange details.Nl: De feestzaal was groot, maar door de drukte was het moeilijk om iedereen goed in het oog te houden.En: The ballroom was large, but due to the crowd, it was difficult to keep an eye on everyone.Nl: Toch viel één man op.En: Yet, one man stood out.Nl: Hij stond apart, keek vaak op zijn horloge en zijn blik was vluchtig.En: He stood apart, frequently checked his watch, and his gaze was fleeting.Nl: Het was Boudewijn.En: It was Boudewijn.Nl: Jeroen wist dat Boudewijn bekend stond om zijn connecties in de kunstwereld, maar iets klopte niet.En: Jeroen knew that Boudewijn was known for his connections in the art world, but something was not right.Nl: Na enkele observaties voelde Jeroen zich zekerder.En: After some observations, Jeroen felt more confident.Nl: Hij besloot Boudewijn aan te spreken.En: He decided to confront Boudewijn.Nl: Terwijl anderen nog praatten over wijn en kunst, stond Jeroen pal voor Boudewijn.En: While others were still talking about wine and art, Jeroen stood straight in front of Boudewijn.Nl: "Jij wist van het beveiligingssysteem, nietwaar?"En: "You knew about the security system, didn't you?"Nl: vroeg Jeroen direct.En: Jeroen asked directly.Nl: Boudewijn deed alsof hij hem niet hoorde, maar zijn hand trilde lichtjes.En: Boudewijn pretended not to hear him, but his hand trembled slightly.Nl: Het was duidelijk dat hij iets verborg.En: It was clear he was hiding something.Nl: Jeroen zette door en dwong Boudewijn om te praten.En: Jeroen persisted and forced Boudewijn to talk.Nl: Langzaam gaf Boudewijn toe.En: Slowly, Boudewijn admitted.Nl: Hij was dan wel geen dief, maar hij had informatie en toegang gedeeld voor geld.En: He was not a thief, but he had shared information and access for money.Nl: Jeroen en Anke zochten snel de dichtstbijzijnde bewaker.En: Jeroen and Anke quickly sought out the nearest guard.Nl: Samen met de beveiliging konden ze het schilderij terughalen.En: Together with security, they were able to retrieve the painting.Nl: Dankzij Jeroens speurwerk werd de schuldige partij gepakt.En: Thanks to Jeroen's sleuthing, the guilty party was caught.Nl: De volgende dag regende het lof voor Jeroen.En: The next day, Jeroen received much acclaim.Nl: De directie van het museum beloonde hem.En: The museum's management rewarded him.Nl: Zijn carrière kreeg de boost die hij zo hard nodig had.En: His career got the boost it desperately needed.Nl: Hij had niet alleen het schilderij teruggebracht, maar ook het vertrouwen in zichzelf hervonden.En: He hadn't just brought back the painting, but had also regained his confidence.Nl: In de warme zomerzon verliet Jeroen het museum met een glimlach.En: In the warm summer sun, Jeroen left the museum with a smile.Nl: De weg naar nieuwe avonturen lag voor hem open, vol vertrouwen en met respect van zijn vakgenoten.En: The path to new adventures lay open before him, full of confidence and with the respect of his colleagues.Nl: Het mysterie van de gestolen schilderij was opgelost, en Jeroens toekomst straalde even helder als de zon aan de hemel.En: The mystery of the stolen painting was solved, and Jeroen's future shone as brightly as the sun in the sky. Vocabulary Words:breeze: briesmajestic: majesteuschandeliers: kroonluchterswafted: waaideglistened: glinsterdenradiated: straaldegala: galaart historian: kunsthistoricusflicked: flitstenglory: roemalarmed: alarmtension: spanningcorner: hoekmoment: momentcolleague: collegainvestigate: onderzoekencurious: nieuwsgierigdetails: detailsobservations: observatiesconfront: aansprekentrembled: trildepersisted: zette doorsleuthing: speurwerkacclaim: lofmanagement: directierewarded: beloondeconfidence: vertrouwenadventures: avonturenrespect: respectfuture: toekomst

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Mystery at the Israel Museum: A Quest for the Lost Artifact Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-29-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: במוזיאון ישראל בירושלים, המקום שבו היסטוריה ואמנות מתחברים, התחיל יום חדש ומלא תעלומות.En: At the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the place where history and art converge, a new and mysterious day began.He: מיכה, המנהל הצעיר והנמרץ של האוסף הארכאולוגי, התעורר מוקדם.En: Micha, the young and energetic manager of the archaeological collection, woke up early.He: הוא החליט שיום זה יהיה מיוחד.En: He decided that this day would be special.He: חום הקיץ היה מורגש, אך האולם הגדול היה קריר ומלא קסם.En: The summer heat was palpable, but the large hall was cool and full of charm.He: מיכה היה גאה בתערוכה החדשה שהכין.En: Micha was proud of the new exhibition he had prepared.He: אך פתאום, קרה משהו לא צפוי - פריט עתיק נעלם.En: But suddenly, something unexpected happened - an ancient artifact disappeared.He: מיכה ידע שהוא חייב לפעול מהר.En: Micha knew he had to act fast.He: במוזיאון עבדו הרבה אנשים, אך הוא בחר לסמוך על ליה, שומרת ותיקה ועקשנית.En: Many people worked at the museum, but he chose to trust Leah, an experienced and determined guard.He: ליה ידעה כל פינה ופינה במוזיאון.En: Leah knew every nook and cranny of the museum.He: "היי, מיכה," אמרה ליה.En: "Hey, Micha," said Leah.He: "יש בעיה גדולה, נכון?En: "There's a big problem, right?"He: ""נכון," השיב מיכה.En: "Right," replied Micha.He: "אנחנו חייבים למצוא את הפריט לפני שמישהו יגלה.En: "We have to find the artifact before anyone finds out."He: "באותו זמן הגיעה גם אלי, היסטוריון אומנות מעניין מחו"ל.En: At the same time, Eli, an interesting art historian from abroad, arrived.He: הוא נראה מסתורי, עם קשרים לא מזוהים למוזיאון.En: He seemed mysterious, with unidentified connections to the museum.He: מיכה, ליה ואלי הסתכלו על הרמזים.En: Micha, Leah, and Eli looked at the clues.He: דפוסים מוזרים נראו על הרצפה.En: Strange patterns appeared on the floor.He: אלו היו הסימנים היחידים שנותרו.En: These were the only signs that were left.He: "מוזר," אמר אלי.En: "Strange," said Eli.He: "הדפוסים הללו נראים כמו סימנים עתיקים.En: "These patterns look like ancient symbols.He: אולי יש כאן קשר למעבר נסתר.En: Maybe there's a connection to a hidden passage here."He: "שלושתם החליטו לבדוק את המקומות הפחות נגישים במוזיאון.En: The three of them decided to check the less accessible places in the museum.He: הם עברו בין הפסלים והציורים, עד שהגיעו לקיר עם דלת חשאית.En: They moved among the statues and paintings until they reached a wall with a secret door.He: מיכה קירב את ידו אל הקיר.En: Micha brought his hand close to the wall.He: הוא פתח את הדלת, וגילה מעבר אפל שהשאיר אותם סקרנים.En: He opened the door and discovered a dark passage that left them curious.He: הם המשיכו ללכת וגילו חדר אחסון ישן ונשכח.En: They continued walking and found an old, forgotten storage room.He: על מדף גבוה, נמצא הפריט האבוד.En: On a high shelf, the lost artifact was found.He: תוך רגע של שמחה, חשף אלי פרטים על עברו.En: In a moment of joy, Eli revealed details about his past.He: הוא היה חלק מקבוצה חשאית שמנעה גניבות אמנות.En: He was part of a secret group that prevented art thefts.He: היו לו חששות לפנות למשטרה ישירות.En: He was hesitant to contact the police directly.He: "למדנו הרבה היום," חייך מיכה.En: "We've learned a lot today," Micha smiled.He: "צוות טוב יכול להשיג הכל.En: "A good team can achieve anything."He: "כשהם יצאו מהמעבר החשאי, מיכה הרגיש שהוא מבין יותר על כוחם של אמונה ושיתוף פעולה.En: As they exited the secret passage, Micha felt he understood more about the power of faith and cooperation.He: המוזיאון חזר להיות שלם, כלפני.En: The museum was whole once again, as before.He: והמוזיאון, עם כל השכבות ההיסטוריות שלו, נראה פתאום חדש ומרתק עוד יותר.En: And the museum, with all its historical layers, suddenly looked new and even more fascinating. Vocabulary Words:converge: מתחבריםmysterious: מלא תעלומותenergetic: נמרץartifact: פריט עתיקtrust: לסמוךnook and cranny: פינה ופינהclue: רמזיםsymbol: סימניםaccessible: נגישיםpassage: מעברstorage: חדר אחסוןreveal: חשףhesitant: חששותcooperation: שיתוף פעולהhistorical: היסטורייםexhibition: תערוכהunexpected: לא צפויdetermined: עקשניתforeign: מחו"לidentify: קשרים לא מזוהיםpattern: דפוסיםancient: עתיקיםhidden: נסתרstatue: פסליםfascinating: מרתקcurious: סקרניםhesitant: חששותjoy: שמחהfaith: אמונהlayer: שכבותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Masterpiece Missing: Secrets Unveiled in the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-08-29-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A késő nyári nap sugarai aranyló fénybe borították a Magyar Nemzeti Művészeti Múzeumot.En: The late summer sun's rays bathed the Magyar Nemzeti Művészeti Múzeum in golden light.Hu: A hatalmas épület márványlépcsői szinte ragyogtak a napsütésben, miközben bent csendben hömpölygött a tömeg.En: The massive building's marble steps practically glowed in the sunshine, while inside a silent crowd flowed through the halls.Hu: Zoltán izgatottan lépett be, jegyzetfüzettel a kezében.En: Zoltán entered excitedly, notebook in hand.Hu: Az ifjú művészettörténész különleges anyagot akart gyűjteni következő előadásához.En: The young art historian wanted to gather special material for his next presentation.Hu: Ahogy Zoltán a termekben sétálgatott, minden festmény és szobor különös jelentést kapott a szemében.En: As Zoltán wandered through the rooms, every painting and sculpture seemed to take on a special meaning in his eyes.Hu: Egy pillanatra megállt egy ismert festő legendás portréja előtt, miközben Anikó, a múzeum kurátora, szórakozottan figyelte a látogatókat.En: He paused for a moment before a legendary portrait by a famous painter, while Anikó, the museum curator, observed the visitors with a distracted gaze.Hu: Bár hivatali mosoly ült az arcán, a szíve hevesen kalapált.En: Although a professional smile graced her face, her heart was pounding.Hu: Nem engedhette meg magának, hogy botrány rázza meg a múzeum hírnevét.En: She couldn't afford to let a scandal tarnish the museum's reputation.Hu: Katalin, a rátermett nyomozó újságíró is a termek között sétált, szemét éles készenlétben tartva, mint mindig, sohasem mulasztva el a lehetőséget, hogy újabb történetet találjon.En: Katalin, the savvy investigative journalist, also wandered among the halls, her eyes keenly vigilant as always, never missing an opportunity to find a new story.Hu: Hirtelen az egész múzeumban elsötétült minden.En: Suddenly, everything in the museum went dark.Hu: A látogatók hangosan felkiáltottak, zavart sötétség borította el a termek.En: The visitors cried out loudly, and a confused darkness enveloped the rooms.Hu: A vészhelyzeti világítás lassan, reszketeg fényében különös árnyakat vetett a klasszikus szobrokra.En: The emergency lighting slowly flickered on, casting peculiar shadows on the classic statues.Hu: A fa padlóra illatosított viasz illata érződött a levegőben.En: The air smelled of scented wax on the wooden floor.Hu: Már kezdett lecsitultni a pánik, amikor valaki hangosan felkiáltott: "Egy műalkotás eltűnt!"En: The panic had just begun to subside when someone shouted loudly: "A work of art has disappeared!"Hu: Zoltán megrökönyödött.En: Zoltán was stunned.Hu: Éppen a szobor mellett állt, amit most hiányolnak, és néhányan gyanakodva meredtek rá.En: He had been standing right next to the sculpture now missing, and some were suspiciously staring at him.Hu: A vádak árnyéka rávetült, és aggodalom markolta össze a gyomrát.En: The shadow of accusations fell upon him, and worry clenched his stomach.Hu: Habár nem akart bajba kerülni, nem hagyhatta, hogy a karrierjét alaptalan vádak romba döntse.En: Although he didn't want to get into trouble, he couldn't let baseless accusations ruin his career.Hu: Látta, amint Katalin előlépett a sokaságból, tekintete elárulta professzionális kíváncsiságát.En: He saw Katalin step out from the crowd, her look revealing a professional curiosity.Hu: „Segíthetek kideríteni, mi történt,” ajánlotta Katalin határozottan.En: "I can help figure out what happened," Katalin offered firmly.Hu: Zoltán pillanatra megtorpant, majd bólintott.En: Zoltán hesitated for a moment, then nodded.Hu: Együtt belevetették magukat a nyomozásba.En: Together, they threw themselves into the investigation.Hu: Amint végigvizsgálták a múzeum bejáratait és folyosóit, Katalin rálelt egy elhagyatott térfigyelő kamera szalagjára.En: As they examined the museum's entrances and corridors, Katalin found an abandoned security camera tape.Hu: A képsorok megdöbbentették őket; Anikó éppen a hiányzó műtárggyal bukkant fel rajta, titokban mozgatva azt egy másik terembe.En: The footage shocked them; it showed Anikó with the missing artifact, secretly moving it to another room.Hu: Kiderült, hogy Anikó nem egyik percről a másikra döntött így, hanem előre megtervezte az akciót, hogy a múzeum közelgő projektjéhez biztosítson különleges kiállítási tárgyakat.En: It turned out that Anikó hadn't made the decision in the spur of the moment but had planned the action in advance to secure special exhibition items for the museum's upcoming project.Hu: Másnap Zoltán és Katalin odaléptek Anikóhoz, és szembesítették az elkerülhetetlen igazsággal.En: The next day, Zoltán and Katalin approached Anikó and confronted her with the unavoidable truth.Hu: A kurátornő elsápadt, az igazgató előtt szinte megrogyott, ám hamar észhez tért és magabiztos hangon próbált védekezni.En: The curator paled and almost faltered before the director, but she quickly recovered and tried to defend herself in a confident voice.Hu: „Rendben, Zoltán - állapodott meg velük végül Anikó. - Segítek tisztázni a neved, és előmozdítom a kutatásaidat a múzeum projektjein belül, ha biztosítod a diszkréciót.”En: "Alright, Zoltán - Anikó finally agreed with them. - I'll help clear your name and further your research within the museum's projects if you ensure discretion."Hu: Zoltán eltöprengett, de végül beleegyezett.En: Zoltán pondered but eventually agreed.Hu: Az együttműködés új lehetőségeket ígért.En: The cooperation promised new opportunities.Hu: Mint aki tanult az esetből, Zoltán megtapasztalta, hogy a konfrontációk, bár félelmetesek lehetnek, olykor szükségesek.En: Having learned from the incident, Zoltán realized that confrontations, though they might be frightening, are sometimes necessary.Hu: A karrierje e tapasztalat révén új alapokra lépett, és rájött, hogyan kell bátran szembenéznie a nehézségekkel.En: His career took on a new foundation through this experience, and he realized how to face challenges bravely. Vocabulary Words:bathed: borítottákglowed: ragyogtakgazed: szórakozottan figyeltecurator: kurátorascandal: botrányinvestigative: nyomozókeenly: élesvigilant: készenlétbenpeculiar: különösscented: illatosítottsubside: lecsitultnistunned: megrökönyödöttaccusations: vádakclenched: markoltahesitated: megtorpantabandoned: elhagyatotttape: szalagrevealing: elárultaspur: percrőlpalpitate: kalapáltstare: meredtekfaltered: megrogyottencountered: szembesítettékinevitable: elkerülhetetlenpaled: elsápadtendeavor: biztosítconfrontations: konfrontációkfrightening: félelmetesekbravely: bátranopportunities: lehetőségeket

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unveiling Secrets: The Art Heist at Belgrade's Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-08-29-07-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Лето је.En: It's summer.Sr: Музеј уметности у Београду живи.En: The Muzej umetnosti u Beogradu (Museum of Art in Belgrade) is bustling.Sr: Посетиоци пролазе кроз велике ходнике, дивећи се уметнинама из различитих епоха.En: Visitors wander through the large corridors, admiring artworks from different eras.Sr: Ваздух је испуњен мирисом свежих летњих цветова из оближњег парка.En: The air is filled with the scent of fresh summer flowers from the nearby park.Sr: Милош, историчар уметности, корача просторијом.En: Miloš, an art historian, strides through the space.Sr: Његове очи бљескају кад примети Слику.En: His eyes light up when he notices a Painting.Sr: То је ретко излагано дело.En: It is a rarely exhibited piece.Sr: Шапуће приче које тек треба открити.En: It whispers stories yet to be uncovered.Sr: Милош жели да реши њену мистерију, да нађе своје место у свету уметности.En: Miloš wants to solve its mystery, to find his place in the world of art.Sr: Јелена, кустоскиња музеја, брине се о угледу установе.En: Jelena, the museum curator, is concerned about the institution's reputation.Sr: Она је добро организована и пажљива.En: She is well-organized and attentive.Sr: Мора да чува сигурност експоната.En: She must ensure the security of the exhibits.Sr: Њено лице се озари кад угледа Милоша.En: Her face lights up when she sees Miloš.Sr: Импонује јој његова страст, али зна да мора бити опрезна.En: She is impressed by his passion but knows she must be cautious.Sr: Одједном, слика нестаје.En: Suddenly, the painting disappears.Sr: Милош је први приметио празан оквир.En: Miloš is the first to notice the empty frame.Sr: Срце му се стеже.En: His heart tightens.Sr: Јелена одмах реагује.En: Jelena immediately reacts.Sr: Њихове мисли се рачвају.En: Their thoughts diverge.Sr: Милош жели да истражи, али Јелена се противи јавном скандалу.En: Miloš wants to investigate, but Jelena opposes a public scandal.Sr: Ноч пада.En: Night falls.Sr: Милош одлучује да делује.En: Miloš decides to take action.Sr: Не може да чека.En: He cannot wait.Sr: Креће у истрагу.En: He embarks on an investigation.Sr: Истражује сваки кутак, разговара са свима, али дискретно.En: He explores every corner, talks to everyone, but discreetly.Sr: Прође неколико узбудљивих дана.En: Several thrilling days pass.Sr: Милош проналази траг, води га до странца из музејског особља.En: Miloš finds a clue, leading him to a stranger among the museum staff.Sr: На крају једне вечери, суочава га у галерији.En: At the end of an evening, he confronts him in the gallery.Sr: "Где је слика?En: "Where is the painting?"Sr: " пита Милош тихо али одлучно.En: Miloš asks quietly but resolutely.Sr: Члан особља спушта главу.En: The staff member lowers his head.Sr: "Био сам приморан," каже тужним гласом.En: "I was forced," he says in a sorrowful voice.Sr: Исприча му причу о уценама, које га натераше на крађу.En: He tells him a story of blackmail that compelled him to steal.Sr: Милош му пружа руку и објашњава Јелени.En: Miloš extends a hand and explains to Jelena.Sr: Слика се враћа на своје место.En: The painting returns to its place.Sr: Јелена и музејска заједница почињу другачије да гледају на Милоша.En: Jelena and the museum community begin to see Miloš differently.Sr: Његова страст и упорност их осваја.En: His passion and tenacity win them over.Sr: Угледају га сада као правог историчара уметности.En: They now regard him as a true art historian.Sr: Он излази из сенке, задовољан достигнућем.En: He steps out of the shadows, satisfied with his achievement.Sr: Слика је ту, али и његово место под светлом рефлектора у музеју.En: The painting is there, as is his place in the spotlight at the museum.Sr: Тако, летња ноћ у Београду завршава нову причу.En: Thus, a summer night in Beograd (Belgrade) concludes a new tale.Sr: Одјек изазова оставља Милоша са осмехом.En: The echo of the challenge leaves Miloš with a smile.Sr: Његова прича тек почиње.En: His story is just beginning.Sr: Јелена схвата да страст и упорност не могу нашкодити угледу, већ га само могу обогатити.En: Jelena realizes that passion and perseverance cannot harm a reputation but can only enrich it.Sr: Њих двоје настављају рад у музеју, који сада има ново поглавље у својој историји.En: The two of them continue their work at the museum, which now has a new chapter in its history. Vocabulary Words:bustling: живиcorridors: ходникеadmiring: дивећи сеwhispers: шапућеcurator: кустоскињаreputation: угледattentive: пажљиваcautious: опрезнаscandal: скандалуdiscreetly: дискретноthrilling: узбудљивихconfronts: суочаваresolvedly: одлучноsorrowful: тужнимblackmail: уценамаcompelled: натерашеtenacity: упорностshadows: сенкеachievement: достигнућемspotlight: рефлектораecho: одјекperseverance: упорностenrich: обогатитиembarks: крећеcompelled: натерашеinstitution: установеexhibits: експонатаframe: оквирtightens: стежеensure: чува

Rewind to 27 August–2 September 2006, when one of the biggest gaming platforms in history quietly launched with almost nobody noticing, Jessica Simpson was trying to move on from America's favourite celebrity divorce and a pair of stolen masterpieces finally reappeared after two years on the run.

In this episode, we explore Raphael's extraordinary decoration of the Vatican's Stanza della Segnatura, one of the defining achievements of the High Renaissance. At the center is the famous School of Athens, but the true masterpiece is the whole of the room's larger intellectual and theological program. We examine how Raphael brings together classical philosophy, poetry, law, and Christian theology into a unified vision of knowledge itself. Along the way, we consider the remarkable portraits, ancient influences, and artistic personalities embedded within these frescoes. The episode ultimately reveals how the School of Athens leads toward the theological vision, unifying the glorified pagan past with his Christian present. Support/Follow/Learn: https://linktr.ee/italian_renaissance_podcastWorks Discussed: Raphael, Stanza della Segnatura, 1508-1511 https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/stanze-di-raffaello/stanza-della-segnatura/stanza-della-segnatura.htmlThe Florentine Renaissance CourseSupport the show

Hello and welcome back to Jo's Art History Podcast!This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who've found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September.The Artist:Annie Luke Turner trained as a nurse and spent years juggling work with raising three neurodiverse children. She started an Art Foundation when her youngest was just three, but it wasn't until she left her marriage at 52, and later left her job after Covid, that she was able to focus fully on her own art. She describes the last six years as everything finally coming together, and she now paints every day. Annie recently won the Abstract Women in Art Prize, has a solo show coming up at Hampstead School of Art, and a residency lined up. This will be her first time showing her work in London.Featured works: 'Staffa' and 'Corryvreckan 1'Connect with the Artist: www.annieluketurnerartist.com | Instagram: @annieluketurnerartistPensionBeeThis episode's PensionBee segment asks: Why do I need a pension?Thank you to our partner PensionBee, a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee's exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire' highlights how retirement isn't the end of your life, it's just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To' at British Art Fair, showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo's Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London.PensionBee's monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast, aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator, blogs, and videos. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Find out how PensionBee can help you retire well.When investing, your money is at risk.Thank you for listening to Jo's Art History Podcast

EVEN MORE about this episode!Could your home actually be blocking money, abundance, and the life you're trying to create? Feng shui expert Dana Claudat says the objects and energy surrounding you may be influencing you far more than you realize.Julie Ryan sits down with Dana for a fascinating conversation about feng shui, money energy, abundance, clutter, manifestation, and the surprising connection between your outer environment and inner world.Dana explains why she views the home as a living organism—and how everything from worn-out clothes and broken objects to outdated books and possessions tied to painful memories can continually reinforce the message that you're stuck in the past.And you don't need to completely redesign your house to begin shifting things.Dana shares practical feng shui techniques you can try at home, including an intriguing practice involving a mason jar, lemon, salt, and water. Julie shares some of her own feng shui experiences, from removing predatory animal artwork from her son's playroom to using mirrors to redirect the energetic flow of abundance through her home.They also explore Julie's intuitive perception of cash-flow energy entering through the front door, why clutter can affect far more than cleanliness, and how changing your physical surroundings may help create space for something new.Dana shares remarkable stories from her own life as well—from unusual childhood spiritual experiences and a family connection to psychic phenomena to helping clients radically transform their lives and businesses.One client went from facing eviction to receiving a $500,000 business investment within weeks of beginning the process.If you've ever wondered whether your home affects your money, energy, manifestation, relationships, or ability to move forward, this conversation will have you looking at every room differently.Guest Biography:Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui Master and Founder of The School of Intention - a School and a Method of Feng Shui based on Infinite Possibility, Creative Awakening and Intention. After studying Art History at Stanford and working in the Arts, Dana found her way to Feng Shui, practicing for the last 20 years. It's become a full-time immersive passion to continue to evolve the Feng Shui Practice with an amazing online community, Students and Clients around the world.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) Welcome & Meet Feng Shui Expert Dana Claudat(0:02:48) Is Your Home Blocking the Life You Want?(0:07:33) What Should You Remove From Your Home?(0:12:37) Your Front Door: The Gateway for Abundance(0:21:30) Hidden Clutter May Be Draining Your Energy(0:31:42) 5 Household Items That Carry Negative Energy(0:41:05) The Lemon & Salt Energy-Clearing Ritual(0:44:35) A 9-Day Ritual to Raise Your Home's Energy(0:51:20) When Your Space Changes, Your Life Changes(0:55:44) Using Your Home to Manifest What You Want(1:02:27) Psychics, Aliens & Dana's Spiritual Awakening(1:14:50) The Money Bowl: Feng Shui for Abundance(1:22:53) The One Change That Can Shift Your Life(1:24:00) Why Do We Incarnate?➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz welcomes back high school art teacher Jenn Russell for an honest and entertaining conversation about teaching art history. Tim and Jenn discuss why art history works best when it is taught as a connected story full of drama, influence, cultural context, and unexpected twists. They also share their lists of overrated artists, as well as their lists of underrated artists who deserve a little more attention and respect. Jenn also shares her strategies for teaching AP Art History, connecting artworks to contemporary culture, and helping students move from memorable stories and strong reactions to thoughtful analysis. Full episode transcript below. Resources and Links Learn more about the Art Ed NOW Conference! Come join the Art of Ed Community! Browse the Art Ed Radio archives 12 Ideas to Help Students Engage with Art History But, Art History Is Boring! How to Bring Life to the Past and Present 7 Contemporary Artists Who Bring Art History to Life in the Classroom

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Shadows to Spotlight: Bálint's Bold Art Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-08-18-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap sugarai lágyan simogatták Gellért-hegy zöld örvényét, ahol Bálint az utolsó simításokat végezte a pop-up kiállításán.En: The sun's rays gently caressed the green swirl of Gellért-hegy, where Bálint was putting the finishing touches on his pop-up exhibition.Hu: Az izgalom és a szorongás különös keverékével a szívében állt ott, tudva, hogy a nap talán fordítópont lehet a művészi karrierjében.En: With a peculiar mix of excitement and anxiety in his heart, he stood there, aware that the day might be a turning point in his artistic career.Hu: Ágnes, aki művészettörténetet tanult, barátként és tanácsadóként volt mellette.En: Ágnes, who studied art history, was by his side as a friend and advisor.Hu: "Ne aggódj, Bálint," mondta rúzsát igazítva visszaverődő napfényben, "a munkáid csodálatosak.En: "Don't worry, Bálint," she said, adjusting her lipstick in the reflected sunlight, "your works are amazing.Hu: A látogatók imádni fogják őket.En: The visitors will love them."Hu: "De Bálint izzadó tenyerének összehúzódása nem múlt el.En: But the clenching of Bálint's sweaty palms didn't go away.Hu: Tudta, hogy az este legnagyobb kihívása az lesz, hogy meggyőzze Istvánt, a híres kurátort, aki talán meglátogatja az eseményt.En: He knew that the biggest challenge of the evening would be to convince István, the famous curator, who might stop by the event.Hu: A fák között elhelyezett festmények elvarázsolt tájat alkottak.En: The paintings placed among the trees created an enchanted landscape.Hu: Az interaktív, világító képek felkeltették a járókelők érdeklődését, ahogyan azok árnyékával játszotta a nap bújócskáját.En: The interactive, illuminated images piqued the passersby's interest as they played hide and seek with the sun's shadows.Hu: Ahogy a nap lassan alásüllyedt, a színek még ragyogóbban festették le az égboltot.En: As the sun slowly sank, the colors painted the sky even more brilliantly.Hu: A kis tér egyre népesebb lett.En: The small space became increasingly crowded.Hu: Egyre több kíváncsi szempár fordult Bálint alkotásai felé.En: More and more curious eyes turned toward Bálint's creations.Hu: Bálint és Ágnes egymás mellett álltak, amikor megpillantották Istvánt, aki éppen a hegygerincen sétált lefelé.En: Bálint and Ágnes stood beside each other as they spotted István walking down the hillside.Hu: Bálint mély levegőt vett, félelmét eltemetve belső csatáját elrejtő tekintete mögött.En: Bálint took a deep breath, burying his fear behind a gaze hiding his internal battle.Hu: István közelebb lépett, szemöldökét kissé felhúzva a meglepetéstől és érdeklődéstől.En: István stepped closer, his eyebrows slightly raised in surprise and interest.Hu: Bálint végül összeszedte bátorságát, és István mellé lépett.En: Bálint finally gathered his courage and stepped beside István.Hu: "Üdvözlöm, István.En: "Hello, István.Hu: Remélem, tetszik, amit lát.En: I hope you like what you see."Hu: "István elmosolyodott, majd hosszan szemügyre vette a képeket.En: István smiled and then took a long look at the paintings.Hu: "Bátor és egyedi," mondta.En: "Bold and unique," he said.Hu: "Van bennük valami igazán különleges.En: "There's something truly special about them."Hu: "Ez a pár szó reményt adott Bálintnak.En: Those few words gave Bálint hope.Hu: "Köszönöm.En: "Thank you.Hu: Törekszem a tisztaságra a kaotikus világomban.En: I strive for clarity in my chaotic world."Hu: "A beszélgetés folytatódott, míg a nap teljesen lebukott a horizont mögött.En: The conversation continued until the sun completely disappeared behind the horizon.Hu: István megígérte, hogy Bálint műveit szerepelteti egy jövőbeli galériabeli kiállításon.En: István promised that Bálint's works would be featured in a future gallery exhibition.Hu: Bálint közelében a kétkedés helyét az elégedettség ölelte át.En: Near Bálint, doubt was replaced by a sense of satisfaction.Hu: Ezen a forró nyári estén Bálint rájött, hogy valóban megérte bízni magában.En: On that hot summer evening, Bálint realized that it was truly worth trusting himself.Hu: A Gellért-hegy örökzte változatlan ragyogását, Bálint pedig megtalálta a saját hangját a zsibongó budapesti művészeti körforgásban.En: The timeless brilliance of Gellért-hegy remained unchanged, and Bálint found his own voice in the bustling Budapest art scene. Vocabulary Words:caressed: simogattákpeculiar: különösturning point: fordítópontanxiety: szorongáscurator: kurátorenchanted: elvarázsoltilluminated: világítóinterested: érdeklődésétpassersby: járókelőkhide and seek: bújócskájátsank: alásüllyedtcurious: kíváncsihillside: hegygerincenbattle: csataeyebrows: szemöldökétsurprise: meglepetésbold: bátorclarity: tisztaságchaotic: kaotikushorizon: horizontdoubt: kétkedéssatisfaction: elégedettségtimeless: örökztebrilliance: ragyogásátbustling: zsibongóartistic: művészicompletion: befejezésgesture: gesztusreflection: visszaverődődisplay: kiállítás

WE ARE BACK and this time Jo's Art History Podcast is teaming up with British Art Fair and PensionBee for a special five part series, running weekly from August 25th, in the lead up to British Art Fair 2026.This series shines a light on second acts. Earlier this year, an open call went out and received over 500 entries from people who'd come to their creative practice later in life, whether after raising a family, after a completely different career, or simply once time finally allowed it. Five artists were shortlisted from those entries, and across this series, host Jo McLaughlin sits down with each of them to hear their story in their own words.Their work will be shown as part of Born To, an exhibition at British Art Fair, running 24 to 27 September 2026 at Saatchi Gallery, London, alongside a selection of established modern and contemporary British artists.Each episode also features a special sponsored segment with Maike Currie, VP Personal Finance at PensionBee, as part of their Born to Retire campaign, helping demystify pensions along the way.New episodes drop weekly, so follow or subscribe to Jo's Art History Podcast to catch every conversation.In this series:Five artists. Five second acts. One exhibition proving it's never too late to begin.Presented in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee.PensionBeeThank you to our partner ⁠PensionBee⁠, a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee's exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire' highlights how retirement isn't the end of your life, it's just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To' at ⁠British Art Fair⁠, showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo's Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover ⁠the exhibition⁠ from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London.⁠PensionBee⁠'s monthly podcast, ⁠The Pension Confident Podcast⁠, aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. ⁠Listen⁠ or ⁠watch the full episodes⁠ on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their ⁠Pension Calculator⁠, ⁠blogs⁠, and ⁠videos⁠. With ⁠PensionBee⁠, you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. ⁠Self-employed⁠ pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Find out how ⁠PensionBee⁠ can help you retire well.When investing, your money is at risk.Thank you for listening to Jo's Art History Podcast

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Inspiration and Friendship in Oslo's Art Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-08-16-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Solen strålte ned på Ekebergparken i Oslo.En: The sun beamed down on Ekebergparken in Oslo.No: Det var sommer, den beste tiden for utendørsaktiviteter.En: It was summer, the best time for outdoor activities.No: Folk spaserte rolig blant skulpturene, og lyden av småprat fylte luften.En: People strolled leisurely among the sculptures, and the sound of small talk filled the air.No: Astrid, en ung kunsthistorie-student, gikk langs de svingete stiene.En: Astrid, a young art history student, walked along the winding paths.No: Hun var på jakt etter inspirasjon til sin avhandling.En: She was in search of inspiration for her thesis.No: Sophie, en venn fra universitetet, hadde arrangert denne kunstutstillingen.En: Sophie, a friend from the university, had organized this art exhibition.No: Sophie var alltid så energisk og krevde at Astrid måtte komme.En: Sophie was always so energetic and insisted that Astrid must come.No: "Det vil være bra for deg," hadde hun sagt.En: "It will be good for you," she had said.No: Astrid håpet hun hadde rett.En: Astrid hoped she was right.No: Da Astrid nærmet seg en stor abstrakt skulptur, stoppet hun.En: As Astrid approached a large abstract sculpture, she stopped.No: Hun kjente undringen krible i brystet.En: She felt a sense of wonder flutter in her chest.No: Hva betydde denne formen?En: What did this form mean?No: Mens hun sto der og tenkte, merket hun en annen besøkende som også betraktet verket.En: While she stood there thinking, she noticed another visitor also observing the piece.No: Det var Lars, en freelance fotograf, med kameraet over skulderen.En: It was Lars, a freelance photographer, with his camera slung over his shoulder.No: "Denne skulpturen," Lars begynte, "hva tror du den sier?En: "This sculpture," Lars began, "what do you think it says?"No: "Astrid nølte.En: Astrid hesitated.No: Ordene satt fast i halsen hennes, men hun sa: "Jeg tror den handler om frihet.En: The words were stuck in her throat, but she said, "I think it's about freedom.No: Hvordan former kan flytte uten begrensninger.En: How forms can move without limitations."No: "Lars smilte og nikket.En: Lars smiled and nodded.No: "Interessant.En: "Interesting.No: Jeg ser også en slags bevegelse.En: I also see a kind of movement."No: "De to begynte å snakke, først om skulpturen, deretter om mange andre kunstverk rundt parken.En: The two began talking, first about the sculpture, then about many other artworks around the park.No: Astrid følte seg tryggere for hvert ord hun delte.En: Astrid felt more confident with each word she shared.No: Lars var interessert, ikke bare i skulpturene, men også i hennes meninger og tanker.En: Lars was interested, not just in the sculptures, but also in her opinions and thoughts.No: Midt i diskusjonen, ved en annen skulptur med rike detaljer, forsto de begge noe viktig.En: In the midst of the discussion, by another sculpture with rich details, they both understood something important.No: Deres syn på kunst var forskjellig, men likevel kompletterende.En: Their views on art were different, yet complementary.No: De så kunstens verden med overbevisning og nysgjerrighet.En: They saw the world of art with conviction and curiosity.No: Astrid følte en ny selvtillit.En: Astrid felt a new confidence.No: Hun kunne trygt uttrykke sine tanker om kunst.En: She could safely express her thoughts on art.No: Det var ikke bare ideene hennes som ga mening for henne selv, men de hadde også verdi for andre.En: It wasn't just her ideas that made sense to her, but they also held value for others.No: Solen begynte å synke, og det var tid for å dra.En: The sun began to set, and it was time to leave.No: Astrid og Lars gikk ved siden av hverandre mot parkens utgang.En: Astrid and Lars walked side by side towards the park's exit.No: De snakket om fremtidige prosjekter og hvordan de kunne samarbeide.En: They talked about future projects and how they could collaborate.No: Som en fotograf og en kunsthistoriker kunne de bringe kunst til live på nye måter.En: As a photographer and an art historian, they could bring art to life in new ways.No: Da de forlot Ekebergparken, visste Astrid at denne dagen hadde endret henne.En: As they left Ekebergparken, Astrid knew that this day had changed her.No: Hun hadde funnet ikke bare inspirasjon til sin avhandling, men også en venn som delte hennes lidenskap.En: She had found not only inspiration for her thesis but also a friend who shared her passion.No: Sammen gikk de videre, klare for de mange eventyrene som ventet dem, både i kunsten og i livet.En: Together they moved forward, ready for the many adventures that awaited them, both in art and in life. Vocabulary Words:beamed: strålteleisurely: roligstrolled: spasertewinding: svingeteinspiration: inspirasjonorganized: arrangertexhibition: kunstutstillingenenergetic: energiskabstract: abstraktsculpture: skulpturflutter: kribleobserving: betraktethesitated: nøltelimitations: begrensningermovement: bevegelseconfident: tryggereopinions: meningerrich: rikedetails: detaljercomplementary: kompletterendeconviction: overbevisningcuriosity: nysgjerrighetconfidence: selvtillitexpress: uttrykkethesis: avhandlingpassion: lidenskapawaited: ventetcollaborate: samarbeidefreelance: freelancephotographer: fotograf

Camille Claudel trained alongside Auguste Rodin. She fell in love with him. She became a brilliant sculptor in her own right. Then her family locked her away. Listen to the episode ad-free Annie Sargent talks with Elyse Rivin about Camille Claudel's extraordinary life. Elyse traces her early talent, her ten years with Rodin, and the misogyny that kept her from getting the recognition she deserved. Then the story turns dark: her own family had her committed to an asylum, where she stayed for 30 years, until her death. It's a hard story. It's also one you won't forget. Press play to hear it. Subscribe to Join Us in France so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: Camille Claudel Support and Updates Magazine segment Camille Claudel Camille In Museums Early Life And Family Paris Training Begins Rodin Arrives Love And Collaboration Breakup And Independence Commissions And Misogyny Isolation And Decline Isolation a nd Misogyny Flood And Breakdown Committed By Family Asylum Years And Starvation Erased After Death Great Niece Restores Legacy Movie And Rodin Reassessment Her Sculptures And Influence Final Reflections And Farewell Copyright More episodes about French culture #JoinUsInFrance, #FrancePodcast, #Francophile, #FranceTravelTips, #RealFrance, #FranceTravelPodcast, #ExploreFrance, #FranceCulture, #ParisFrance, #CamilleClaudel, #AugusteRodin, #RodinMuseum, #FrenchSculpture, #WomenArtists, #ArtHistory, #ParisMuseums, #FrenchArtHistory, #ForgottenWomen, #FrenchHistory, #19thCenturyArt  

Religious imagery—from Greco-Roman sculptures to The Chosen—has influenced the spiritual self-conception of generations of religious practitioners. But what innovations and contributions have Mormon artists made in this field, and how has it cultivated a distinct religious identity?Art historian Jennifer Champoux asserts that it was Danish-American artist C. C. A. Christensen who exerted the most influence over the visual trajectory of Mormonism. On this episode of Scholars & Saints, Champoux discusses her new book, C. C. A. Christensen: A Mormon Visionary (University of Illinois Press, 2026) with host Nicholas Shrum. Together, they explore Christensen's artistic style, his scriptural depictions in the 1890 Book of Mormon series, and his representation of Mormon experience and trauma in his Mormon panorama. More than just art history, Champoux dives deeply into how communal memory of trauma and shared religious identity are formed and communicated to Mormons by artistic visionaries like Christensen.Jennifer Champoux is the director of the Book of Mormon Art Catalog and scholar of Latter-day Saint art. In addition to her recent publication on Christensen, she is also the author of Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nehi 8 (Maxwell Institute, 2023) and co-author of Picturing Christ: Understanding Depictions of Jesus in History and Art (Deseret Books, 2026).

Josh T. Franco is an artist and art historian from West Texas who believes that art history is made by hand. Cultured Magazine included this creative powerhouse in their 2026 list of 12 Art-World Tastemakers We're Most Excited About. Franco actually wears four creative hats: artist, art historian, curator and new Exec Dir of US Latinx Art Forum. He grew up immersed in the ever-evolving wonderland his grandfather created in his backyard in Marfa, TX, full of eclectic found objects, sculptures and whimsical installations. Franco's current  exhibition, Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard, celebrates the foundational role of yards in shaping contemporary art in America. His forthcoming book, Marfa, Marfa: Rasquachismo and Minimalism in Far West Texas, examines minimalism and the aesthetics that artist Donald Judd brought to Marfa … and how these intersect with "rasquachismo," the sensibility of the oppressed in working class Chicano communities. “I am an artist with an art history PhD. My practice investigates the mechanisms by which knowledge moves intergenerationally,” says. Franco. He's been an art historian with the Smithsonian for over ten years, interacting with some of the most treasured documents ever produced by artists across time. “I believe that every work of art is also a work of art history, because every work of art carries the past.” As the new Executive Director  of US Latinx Art Forum, Franco is committed to celebrating and promoting art by US inhabitants of Latinx descent and their communities to foster equity and growth, and support its practitioners. Have a Swan Dive to share? Text us!We are always looking for Swan Dive Stories to share so hit us up, send an e mail to Ron: Ron@artbikesjax.com or Stu: Stuart@stuartsheldon.com

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Following Napoleon Bonaparte's 1798 campaign in Egypt, new possibilities of travel and improvements in printing technology saw an emergence of publishing ventures in France and Britain dedicated to the production of albums and travel accounts featuring images of Muslim Egypt and Islamic architecture and catering to a growing European fascination with the East. In her debut book, Visualizing Egypt: European Travel, Book Publishing, and the Commercialization of the Middle East in the Nineteenth Century (American University in Cairo Press, 2025) Paulina Banas analyzes the context and process of production of these highly illustrated publications, from their conceptualization to the finished product and its afterlife, from marketing to the sales of these books, and from circulation to their reception by nineteenth-century audiences. By tracing the long, arduous, and often risky publishing journeys of the makers of these books, including publishers, writers, and artists, such as the Frenchman Émile Prisse d'Avennes, Banas reveals a complex terrain of changing market demands, collaborations, and conflicting views, and the unsettled authorship of these works, prompting us to think more profoundly about artistic and intellectual exchange in the world of nineteenth-century Orientalist book production. Visualizing Egypt considers nineteenth-century book illustrations on Egypt and the “Orient” not merely as expressions of enduring ideology and colonial propaganda, but as representations shaped by the often-overlooked commercial exigencies of the growing publishing industry and the reckless competition within it. Paulina Banas is an Assistant Professor of Art History at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she teaches course on Islamic world arts, 19th century European visual culture, and cross-cultural encounters between Europe and the Middle East. Saman Nasser holds an M.A. in history from James Madison University, where he currently works as an educational staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Following Napoleon Bonaparte's 1798 campaign in Egypt, new possibilities of travel and improvements in printing technology saw an emergence of publishing ventures in France and Britain dedicated to the production of albums and travel accounts featuring images of Muslim Egypt and Islamic architecture and catering to a growing European fascination with the East. In her debut book, Visualizing Egypt: European Travel, Book Publishing, and the Commercialization of the Middle East in the Nineteenth Century (American University in Cairo Press, 2025) Paulina Banas analyzes the context and process of production of these highly illustrated publications, from their conceptualization to the finished product and its afterlife, from marketing to the sales of these books, and from circulation to their reception by nineteenth-century audiences. By tracing the long, arduous, and often risky publishing journeys of the makers of these books, including publishers, writers, and artists, such as the Frenchman Émile Prisse d'Avennes, Banas reveals a complex terrain of changing market demands, collaborations, and conflicting views, and the unsettled authorship of these works, prompting us to think more profoundly about artistic and intellectual exchange in the world of nineteenth-century Orientalist book production. Visualizing Egypt considers nineteenth-century book illustrations on Egypt and the “Orient” not merely as expressions of enduring ideology and colonial propaganda, but as representations shaped by the often-overlooked commercial exigencies of the growing publishing industry and the reckless competition within it. Paulina Banas is an Assistant Professor of Art History at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she teaches course on Islamic world arts, 19th century European visual culture, and cross-cultural encounters between Europe and the Middle East. Saman Nasser holds an M.A. in history from James Madison University, where he currently works as an educational staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Following Napoleon Bonaparte's 1798 campaign in Egypt, new possibilities of travel and improvements in printing technology saw an emergence of publishing ventures in France and Britain dedicated to the production of albums and travel accounts featuring images of Muslim Egypt and Islamic architecture and catering to a growing European fascination with the East. In her debut book, Visualizing Egypt: European Travel, Book Publishing, and the Commercialization of the Middle East in the Nineteenth Century (American University in Cairo Press, 2025) Paulina Banas analyzes the context and process of production of these highly illustrated publications, from their conceptualization to the finished product and its afterlife, from marketing to the sales of these books, and from circulation to their reception by nineteenth-century audiences. By tracing the long, arduous, and often risky publishing journeys of the makers of these books, including publishers, writers, and artists, such as the Frenchman Émile Prisse d'Avennes, Banas reveals a complex terrain of changing market demands, collaborations, and conflicting views, and the unsettled authorship of these works, prompting us to think more profoundly about artistic and intellectual exchange in the world of nineteenth-century Orientalist book production. Visualizing Egypt considers nineteenth-century book illustrations on Egypt and the “Orient” not merely as expressions of enduring ideology and colonial propaganda, but as representations shaped by the often-overlooked commercial exigencies of the growing publishing industry and the reckless competition within it. Paulina Banas is an Assistant Professor of Art History at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she teaches course on Islamic world arts, 19th century European visual culture, and cross-cultural encounters between Europe and the Middle East. Saman Nasser holds an M.A. in history from James Madison University, where he currently works as an educational staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Following Napoleon Bonaparte's 1798 campaign in Egypt, new possibilities of travel and improvements in printing technology saw an emergence of publishing ventures in France and Britain dedicated to the production of albums and travel accounts featuring images of Muslim Egypt and Islamic architecture and catering to a growing European fascination with the East. In her debut book, Visualizing Egypt: European Travel, Book Publishing, and the Commercialization of the Middle East in the Nineteenth Century (American University in Cairo Press, 2025) Paulina Banas analyzes the context and process of production of these highly illustrated publications, from their conceptualization to the finished product and its afterlife, from marketing to the sales of these books, and from circulation to their reception by nineteenth-century audiences. By tracing the long, arduous, and often risky publishing journeys of the makers of these books, including publishers, writers, and artists, such as the Frenchman Émile Prisse d'Avennes, Banas reveals a complex terrain of changing market demands, collaborations, and conflicting views, and the unsettled authorship of these works, prompting us to think more profoundly about artistic and intellectual exchange in the world of nineteenth-century Orientalist book production. Visualizing Egypt considers nineteenth-century book illustrations on Egypt and the “Orient” not merely as expressions of enduring ideology and colonial propaganda, but as representations shaped by the often-overlooked commercial exigencies of the growing publishing industry and the reckless competition within it. Paulina Banas is an Assistant Professor of Art History at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she teaches course on Islamic world arts, 19th century European visual culture, and cross-cultural encounters between Europe and the Middle East. Saman Nasser holds an M.A. in history from James Madison University, where he currently works as an educational staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Following Napoleon Bonaparte's 1798 campaign in Egypt, new possibilities of travel and improvements in printing technology saw an emergence of publishing ventures in France and Britain dedicated to the production of albums and travel accounts featuring images of Muslim Egypt and Islamic architecture and catering to a growing European fascination with the East. In her debut book, Visualizing Egypt: European Travel, Book Publishing, and the Commercialization of the Middle East in the Nineteenth Century (American University in Cairo Press, 2025) Paulina Banas analyzes the context and process of production of these highly illustrated publications, from their conceptualization to the finished product and its afterlife, from marketing to the sales of these books, and from circulation to their reception by nineteenth-century audiences. By tracing the long, arduous, and often risky publishing journeys of the makers of these books, including publishers, writers, and artists, such as the Frenchman Émile Prisse d'Avennes, Banas reveals a complex terrain of changing market demands, collaborations, and conflicting views, and the unsettled authorship of these works, prompting us to think more profoundly about artistic and intellectual exchange in the world of nineteenth-century Orientalist book production. Visualizing Egypt considers nineteenth-century book illustrations on Egypt and the “Orient” not merely as expressions of enduring ideology and colonial propaganda, but as representations shaped by the often-overlooked commercial exigencies of the growing publishing industry and the reckless competition within it. Paulina Banas is an Assistant Professor of Art History at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she teaches course on Islamic world arts, 19th century European visual culture, and cross-cultural encounters between Europe and the Middle East. Saman Nasser holds an M.A. in history from James Madison University, where he currently works as an educational staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

In this episode of The Postscript Show, Brandon Briscoe sits down with Dan Reneau, pastor, artist, and art history professor, to explore how the history of Western art reveals the changing worldview of civilization—from medieval Christianity and the Renaissance to modernism, postmodernism, and today's culture.Together they discuss why people create, what art says about the culture that produces it, and how Christians can understand visual culture without compromising biblical truth. Along the way, they examine the theological influences behind major artistic movements and why understanding art can help believers better engage the world with the gospel.In this episode:Why humans are driven to createMedieval art, iconography, and the RenaissanceHumanism, the Reformation, and the Baroque periodThe Enlightenment and RomanticismHow photography changed the art worldImpressionism, Cubism, Dadaism, and Abstract ExpressionismPostmodernism and today's cultural landscapeWhy art reflects the spiritual condition of societyHow Christians can engage culture with biblical discernment and gospel compassion rather than fear.If you enjoy thoughtful conversations on theology, culture, history, and Christian worldview, subscribe to The Postscript. share this episode with someone who loves learning how faith intersects with the world around us.Visit http://lfbi.org/learnmore

Episode 536 / Flora TemnoucheFlora Temnouche is an artist who lives and works between Paris and Berlin. She was born and raised in France, studying Modern Literature and Art History in Paris at the Sorbonne, then attending the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf until 2023 in the class of Katharina Wulff. Her works have been exhibited in group and solo shows both in Europe and the United States in galleries such as Galerie Elsa Meunier in Paris, Chilly Art Project in London, and Galerie Philia in New York. She has also exhibited in public spaces such as Ghetto Novo in Venice, the Kultur Bahnhof Eller and Kunstpalast Museum in Düsseldorf, Villa Maeterlinck Jean Nouvel in Nice, and has been selected for a residency at Palazzo Galli Talli in Florence. She just recently had a solo show in LA at Megan Mulrooney Gallery called A Room of One's Own. 

Did the Aztecs have a concept of virtue? In this episode, we dive into a lively scholarly debate over the Nawatl phrase kwalli and yektli ("good" and "right") and whether it can properly be translated as "virtue." Examining colonial dictionaries, the Florentine Codex, the Wewetlahtolli, and the work of scholars from the sixteenth century to today, we explore the evidence for a distinctly Nawa ethical tradition. Along the way, we discuss the challenges of translating Indigenous philosophies and why understanding concepts, not just individual words, is essential to appreciating Nawatl thought.Sources:Anderson, Arthur J. O., and Charles E. Dibble, eds. and trans. Florentine Codex: General History of the Things of New Spain. 13 vols. Santa Fe: School of American Research and University of Utah, 1950–1982.Berdan, Frances F. "Concepts of Ethnicity and Class in Aztec-Period Mexico." In Ethnic Identity in Nahua Mesoamerica: The View from Archaeology, Art History, Ethnohistory, and Contemporary Ethnography, by Frances F. Berdan, John K. Chance, Alan R. Sandstrom, Barbara L. Stark, James M. Taggart, and Emily Umberger, 105–132. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 2008.Carochi, Horacio. Arte de la Lengua Mexicana con la Declaración de los Adverbios Della. Mexico City: Juan Ruyz, 1645.Clavijero, Francisco Javier. Arte de la Lengua Mexicana. Puebla: Imprenta del Real Seminario Palafoxiano, 1754.González González, Osiris. Tlamatiliztli: La sabiduría del pueblo nahua. Filosofía intercultural y derecho a la tierra (México). Archaeological Studies Leiden University. Leiden: Leiden University Press, 2024.Maffie, James. Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion. Boulder: University Press of Colorado, 2014.Madajczak, Julia. Review of Discourses of the Elders: The Aztec Huehuetlatolli: A First English Translation, by Sebastian Purcell. Inter-American Journal of Philosophy 15, no. 1 (2024): 42–48. Molina, Alonso de. Vocabulario en Lengua Castellana y Mexicana y Mexicana y Castellana. Mexico City: Antonio de Spinosa, 1571.Purcell, Sebastian. Discourses of the Elders: The Aztec Huehuetlahtolli, a First English Translation. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2025.Sahagún, Bernardino de. Primeros Memoriales. Edited and translated by Thelma D. Sullivan. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1997.Siméon, Rémi. Diccionario de la lengua náhuatl o mexicana. 13th ed. Mexico City: Siglo XXI Editores, 1997.Townsend, Camilla. Review of Discourses of the Elders: The Aztec Huehuetlahtolli, a First English Translation, by Sebastian Purcell. Ethnohistory 72, no. 1 (2025): 181–183.listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Use the promo code “KURLY” in the "How did you hear about this adventure?" field when you sign up for a $200 discount.Visit skeptoid.com/adventures to learn more and reserve your spot. I hope you'll join me this December as we explore the mysteries of the Maya together. This December, I'll be joining Skeptoid Adventures as your guide for The Mysteries of the Maya, where we'll travel through the Yucatán exploring remarkable archaeological sites, uncovering the real history behind the Maya civilization, and separating fact from fiction along the way. To reserve your spot, all you need is a fully refundable $500 deposit. Your deposit is refundable through August 1, so you can reserve your place with confidence. After Au Support the showOrder "NEVER WILL IT BE LOST" and get $5 off!Support Lignum: A Cultural Haven in MéridaYour Hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at the University of New Mexico, Harvard University, Yale University, San Diego State University, and numerous others. He most recently released his documentary short film "Guardians of the Purple Kingdom," and is a cultural consultant for Nickelodeon Animation Studios.@kurlytlapoyawaRuben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, Mexican indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan identity resurgence. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. He has presented and published widely on these topics and has taught courses at various institutions. He currently teaches history at Dallas College – Mountain View Campus. Find us: Bluesky...

Critics called his paintings smudges. He kept painting anyway. In this episode, Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin tell the story of Eugène Delacroix, the man behind Liberty Leading the People. His father left the family in debt. Géricault became his mentor. Critics attacked nearly every painting he showed. Then seven months in Morocco changed his art forever. Elyse tells the whole story, and Annie shares where to see his work in Paris, from the Louvre to Saint-Sulpice. You'll never look at Liberty Leading the People the same way. Hit play, then subscribe so you never miss an episode of Join Us in France! Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: a Brief Biography of Eugène Delacroix Podcast supporters Magazine segment Next week on the podcast Meet Delacroix Romanticism Without Boxes Critics and Controversy Early Life and Family School Music and Art Beaux Arts and Géricault Decorative Arts Hustle Copying Masters and Technique England Influence and Color Salon Debut Dante Scandal Géricault Death Turning Point Greek Tragedies and Backlash Gavroche Connection England Sparks Revival Sardanapalus Scandal Critics Sting Deep July Revolution Canvas Liberty Leads People Censored Then Louvre Baudelaire Backs Him Morocco Changes Everything Orientalism And Access Color Pattern Mastery Late Fame And Murals Delacroix Paintings in Saint Sulpice Jenny And Legacy Delacroix Museum Takeaway Farewell And Thanks Copyright More episodes about French Culture #JoinUsInFrance, #FrancePodcast, #Francophile, #FranceTravelTips, #RealFrance, #EugeneDelacroix, #Delacroix, #FrenchArt, #ArtHistory, #Louvre, #LibertyLeadingThePeople, #ParisMuseums, #SaintSulpice, #FrenchHistory, #ParisTravel, #VisitParis, #FranceTravel, #VisitFrance, #Romanticism, #ThingsToDoInParis

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 693, my conversation with Candace Jane Opper, author of the debut memoir Certain and Impossible Events (Kore Press). Air date: February 17, 2021. Candace Jane Opper is a writer, a mother, and an occasional visual artist. She grew up in the woods of Southern Connecticut, in a house that alarmingly resembles the one from The Amityville Horror, where she learned to embrace the value of unconventionality. She holds an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from Portland State University and spent her undergraduate years in Providence studying Film History—a discipline her college advisor fondly described as the second most pointless major next to Art History, which she promptly declared as her minor. Opper's essays have appeared or are forthcoming in Longreads, Guernica, Creative Nonfiction, LitHub, Narratively, Brevity, and Vestoj, among others. She is a Creative Nonfiction Foundation Fellowship recipient and a member on the advisory council for Write Pittsburgh, a program collective that empowers writers to amplify their voices and strengthen their communities. Certain and Impossible Events is her first book. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices