Podcasts about exhibitions

Earlier this year, in March we met and interviewed 13-year-old artist Ashton Yeh right before the opening of his debut exhibition in New York. Born in Taiwan Ashton moved to Japan to immerse himself in his passion for animation and Japanese Manga. He has already had successful solo shows in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines. Ashton's artwork is a vibrant portal of monsters, pop-culture-inspired creatures, and imaginative worlds.   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/ashton-yeh-13-year-old-taiwanese-imaginative-artist-does-exhibitions-around-the-world-ep-359/   We had a lot of fun meeting and speaking with Ashton. What a creative and expressive young man he is! Ashton gave us a personal walkthrough of his exhibit, telling us about the stories and ideas behind each of his pieces of artwork, so if you'd like to see and hear even more about Ashton's artwork, be sure to visit Talking Taiwan's YouTube channel where we'll be sharing that video.   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/ashton-yeh-13-year-old-taiwanese-imaginative-artist-does-exhibitions-around-the-world-ep-359/

The West Indian Day Parade is taking place in Brooklyn on Labor Day, and attendees will no doubt hear Soca music blasting throughout the day. Soca is an upbeat style of dance music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago. Trini artist Machel Montano is credited with bringing Soca to global popularity, and now the Brooklyn Public Library has organized a new exhibit, 'Machel Montano: Journey of a Soca King,' which is on view through at the Central Library branch through September 12. And on September 3, the library is hosting a screening of the documentary, Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King. Natiba Guy-Clement is the curator and director of special collections at the Center for Brooklyn History and she joins us to discuss the exhibit and the importance of Soca music in Caribbean culture. Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images: Machel Montano performs during HOT 97s "On Da Reggae & Soca Tip 2015" concert at Governors Island on September 4, 2015 in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order barring companies with a recent history of workplace discrimination from receiving city contracts. It also requires city contractors to disclose past work done for other governments and law enforcement agencies, and creates a new procurement task force. We dive into the details with contributors Leigh Giangreco and Al Scorch. Plus, we've got great art exhibitions and fall flavors to check out this September. Exhibitions: Between Memory and Becoming: Manifestations of Black Motherhood; Artist's Flower Show: Pigments; If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground; Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 31 episode: Paramount Theatre Chicago Exhibition Week AFSP Illinois Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

In the 1930s, the artist Abram Champanier painted Alice of Wonderland Visiting New York, a series of murals that displayed Alice in Wonderland characters throughout the city. The piece was commissioned by the Works Progress Administration, and the panels were displayed in the children's ward at the Gouverneur Hospital between 1938 and 1940. Now at the Museum of the City of New York, the mural panels are on view together for the first time in almost 50 years. Lilly Tuttle, senior curator of the Collection at Museum of the City of New York, discusses the legacy of this mural series and the exhibit 'Another Wonderland: Abram Champanier's Alice Mural,' on view through September 27. Image courtesy of MCNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are really excited about this one, because the staff never just records our editorial conversations for the world to hear. So that is what we are doing today, as our founder Evan Pricco and editor-at-large Shaquille Heath talk about the Fall 2026 exhibition highlights that has them excited. Our new series is called "Brow To Brow." Evan and Shaq talk about the shows that they missed, the films they watched, the glory of "Widow's Bay," the enjoyment of The Odyssey, diet coke, popcorn, the cultural zeitgeist... really just two old friends catching up and talking about how much they just love looking and talking about art. Some highlights include a lengthy chat about Roy DeCarava's upcoming show at David Zwirner, Ibrahim Mahama at the Fondation Cartier, Azzedine Alaïa: Sculpting Fashion at the Legion of Honor, what we are excited about, what we have learned this summer, what we loved about Matthew Rhys and Hiro Murai... and the upcoming Issue 03 of our print journal... So please, like, subscribe to Unibrow Radio, and enjoy this conversation with Evan Pricco and Shaquille Heath and the "Brow to Brow" series...

[REBROADCAST FROM July 7, 2026] Artist and author Christopher Myers has a new exhibition of stained glass and tapestries opening at the Brooklyn Public Library, ahead of his new children's book Night Ride. Myers discusses the exhibit, called ‘Unbound.' Image courtesy of Christopher Myers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talk with people involved in the creation of Charity and Sylvia, our Vermont Reads 2026 choice, including author Tillie Walden. Created by Walden from archival materials at the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury, and other primary and secondary sources, Charity and Sylvia is a groundbreaking graphic novel that is also the story of 19th century America. In addition to Walden, we talk with: Coco Moseley, Executive Director of the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History Allison Cardon, the Public History Fellow at the Sheldon Museum Meg Tamulonis, Manager of Collections and Exhibitions at the Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont, and the volunteer curator of the Vermont Queer Archives Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director of Vermont Humanities  

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Roger Ballen, Founder of the Roger Ballen Centre for Photography, about the much-anticipated arrival of the Sony World Photography Awards in South Africa for the first time. They discuss the exhibition showcasing 60 winning works, three emerging South African photographers, and artists from around the world, as well as the significance of the awards in celebrating and elevating photography and emerging photographic talent. In others interview: Gugs Mhlungu chats with Rorisang Sechele, Jazz singer songwriter and educator, about her upcoming performance at Untitled Basement as part of the HER Series in celebration of Women’s Month. They also preview the next volume of her award-nominated EP, In Full Bloom: The Seed, and explore what audiences can expect from her performance and the evening. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The South Downs Open is an opportunity to celebrate the rich creativity that thrives across the region. We invite artists to share their connection to the South Downs—whether through the landscape itself, its history, daily life in the region, or memories of time spent here" Louise Weller, Head of Collections and Exhibitions, at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery speaks to Mike Waddington about the competition which closes for entries on 28 August. There are over 250 entries so far but still time to submit - more entries from under 18s are also very welcome. The Judges are Louise herself, 2024's winner Sara Lee and Andrew Plaistowe, a local artist who was on the Great Pottery Throwdown. Selected works will be exhibited from 10 October See: Call to Artists for the South Downs Open 2026 | Petersfield Museum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Grayson Grundhoefer and Ashley Hodge discuss Baylor Men's Basketball's recent exhibition games in Canada, team development, player roles, and postseason prospects for the upcoming season.

A graffiti-covered shell of a building in Mid-City, New Orleans, is finally under demolition. The Lindy Boggs Medical Center was abandoned after damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Lindy Boggs Medical Center, formerly known as Mercy Hospital, stood for more than 65 years before becoming the blighted eyesore it is today. WWNO and WRKF's Morning Edition Producer, Mel Bridges, tells us more about the history of the building, why it was abandoned and how residents are responding. For seven years, Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge has been researching health disparities across four Southern states. They're looking into why so many people in the South, particularly those in rural areas, live shorter and less healthy lives. Recently, they've come out with their first two datasets, which consist of information taken from two Louisiana parishes.Stephanie Broyles, professor of research and director of the Contextual Risk Factors Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and Erin Theriot, community engagement coordinator in Assumption Parish, join us for more. The LSU Museum of Art is gearing up for its fall exhibitions. The art on deck includes the work of Walter Anderson, the renowned Mississippi painter known for his reclusive lifestyle.  It will also feature an exhibit on Southern Gothic themes, revealing the overlap between the literary genre and visual arts. Chief Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the LSU Museum of Art, Michelle Schulte, joins us with the details.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

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I first met Reuben Wu when I was Director of Exhibitions at FACT in Liverpool, and he was one of the coolest musicians in the city, co-founding the band Ladytron and shaping a distinctive sound that travelled around the world. Years on, he's one of the most singular photographers working anywhere - his images are held in the permanent collections of the Guggenheim, MoMA and the Met, and commissioned by Apple and National Geographic, for whom he reimagined Stonehenge as if you were seeing it for the first time. In this episode, we explore his extraordinary journey from a Liverpool kid who dreamed of becoming an artist, to an industrial designer, successful musician, and then to one of the most distinctive visual artists working today. Reuben rigs lights to drones and walks into deserts and snowstorms at night to make work no machine could ever fake - because, as he says, AI can simulate the result but never the process. And he is fierce about something most artists are frightened of: that the artist, not the gallery or the auction house, is the best person to sell and speak for their own work. If you've ever wished someone else would do the talking for you, this one's for you. Follow the show so you never miss an episode. I hope you find this as inspiring as I did. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reuben's story gleefully dismantles the myth of the straight-line creative career. Proving no experience is wasted, everything you do can and does feed into the artist you are, today. Artists are often uniquely qualified to sell their own work because nobody understands the story, the labour, the intention and the meaning behind it better than the person who made it. Breakthroughs happen when you are prepared for them - when you're ready. Luck is preparation when it meets opportunity. Being able to respond to that instinctively to those moments, creates the magic. Tap into the power of portfolio reviews. BEST MOMENTS “No experience is wasted. The industrial designer, the musician, the photographer and the artist all exist inside the work Reuben makes today.” “I call it ecstasy - it's like an ecstatic moment where you are suddenly not within yourself anymore. You are suddenly outside yourself.” “It's like a paintbrush, but with light.” “Creativity is not a destination but a practice of paying attention.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://reubenwu.com https://www.instagram.com/reuben - sign up for Reuben´s newsletter via his bio here. HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this month's episode of Trade Show Talk, TSNN's Danica Tormohlen speaks with Kate Spellman, Chief Commercial Officer of the newly combined Emerald and Questex, which were both purchasedby global alternative asset manager Apollo-managed funds with the sales officially closing July 14. Spellman shares how she's approaching the integration, why she sees enormous growth potential in the merger, and how AI, data, and year-round engagement are changing the way the industry sells and delivers value.  Spellman breaks down three major organic growth opportunities: event extensions, digital products, and deeper year-round content programs. She also explains why consultative selling and stronger ROI reporting are becoming essential for modern event businesses.  The conversation then turns to Apollo's investment in live events, the role of first-party data, the importance of personalization, and how AI is already accelerating sales and marketing performance across the portfolio.  The episode concludes with an advocacy update from Tommy Goodwin, President and CEO of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA) on tariffs, industry policy, and new initiatives designed to keep professionals connected and engaged year-round.  Highlights from the podcast:  Why the Emerald x Questex combination is a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity:  How integration can remove silos and unlock scale  Why one-to-one meetings and personalized outreach are here to stay  How AI SDRs are generating faster responses and measurable revenue  Why event tech, martech, and data should function as one connected stack  The latest updates on industry advocacy and tariff pressure  Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction to Kate Spellman and her expertise in digital transformation 00:45 - Kate's career highlights and impact on enterprise value at Penton and Informa 01:35 - Overview of her current role as Chief Commercial Officer at QuestX and Emerald post-merger 02:28 - Excitement around the Emerald and Questex merger and industry growth opportunities 03:21 - The industry's shift towards year-round connection and data-driven ROI  04:01 - Lessons from past integrations at UBM and Penton on building capabilities and organic growth 05:24 - Strategic focus on market knowledge, vertical expertise, and partnership building 06:18 - Leveraging talent and data to accelerate growth and scale shows 07:06 - The integration approach for Emerald and Questex, including the role of data and leadership tours 08:25 - Managing siloed structures and creating unified, scalable event portfolios 09:42 - Expansion of digital pharma and biotech events, and the importance of large trade shows 10:33 - Emphasizing strategic thinking over siloed operations for bigger, more impactful events 11:02 - New market opportunities from the industry merger and what it means for customers 11:58 - Industry investment in live events by Apollo funds and the focus on building trust and relationships 13:20 - How the combined company will enhance customer experiences in the next 12 months 14:09 - Rebranding strategies and new offerings to clients via the merged entity 15:29 - Organic growth opportunities including event extensions, digital products, and full-year programs 16:46 - The emergent importance of year-round engagement and personalized content strategies 17:15 - Evolving sales strategies towards high-touch, consultative approaches and larger client relationships 18:13 - The industry's move toward data-driven ROI and how event tech is converging with Martech 20:06 - The deployment of AI for sales, marketing, and personalized attendee experiences 21:26 - Successful AI integration at QuestX and Emerald, and future potential 23:16 - AI's measurable impact on revenue, responsiveness, and client engagement  24:29 - Building communities and continuous content sharing outside of event periods 25:24 - Strategies to keep databases fresh and maximize year-round outreach 27:25 - The shift in sales conversations toward strategic partnerships and high-value clients 29:13 - How industry relationships are deepening among large companies and new client acquisition 33:47 - Emerging trends underestimated by organizers, such as one-to-one marketing and sophisticated reporting 34:33 - The importance of creating memorable, experience-driven events and personalized journeys 35:02 - Personal interests and travel essentials of Kate Spellman 36:23 - Memorable first shows and recent events attended 36:53 - Travel plans and upcoming listening tours  Advocacy Update with Tommy Goodwin, ECA  37:21 - Tommy Goodwin joins for an advocacy update from the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance 37:46 - Update on the OMB proposal and the industry's response 38:08 - More than 500,000 comments submitted on the proposal 38:32 - Follow-up conversations with the White House and OMB 39:47 - New tariffs affecting imports from multiple countries and the ongoing uncertainty 41:12 - Why tariff pressure matters for 2027 planning 42:45 - New ECA programs designed to keep advocacy active year-round 43:12 - Returning ECA Votes program ahead of the 2026 election 44:25 - Upcoming appearances at the ASA annual meeting and SISO Leadership Conference 44:53 - Closing thoughts and thanks from Danica and Tommy  Guest bio: Kate Spellman, Chief Commercial Officer, Emerald+Questex  Kate Spellman is a senior commercial operating executive known for driving enterprise value creation across B2B information services, with deep expertise in monetizing data, digital, and event-led platforms. She has led P&L and go-to-market functions across businesses ranging from $20M to $800M+ in revenue, operating within private equity, public company, and founder-influenced environments. Her work consistently centers on accelerating revenue growth, expanding margins, and scaling platforms through both organic and M&A-driven strategies.  Leadership Scope  Functional leadership across Sales, Marketing, Product Marketing, Data, Digital, Events, and Customer Experience   Experience leading global, cross-functional teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia   Team sizes ranging from ~25 to 150+ across centralized and business unit structures   Oversight of multi-channel revenue engines spanning events, subscriptions, data products, and digital media   Currently, Ms. Spellman serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Questex, where she leads monetization strategy across events, data, digital, and content. She is responsible for commercial execution, product monetization, and go-to-market optimization, directly supporting scalable growth and EBITDA performance across the portfolio.  Previously, as Chief Marketing Officer at Questex, she built and led a centralized Centers of Excellence model spanning products, data, events, digital, content, and customer experience. This operating structure enabled more efficient cross-platform monetization, drove record revenue and EBITDA performance, and materially expanded digital and event-based revenue streams.  Ms. Spellman was a member of the Executive Committee at Penton, where she played a key role in tripling enterprise value, culminating in a $1.67B sale to Informa. Following the acquisition, she was promoted into Informa's Executive Leadership team, where she founded and scaled the global Informa Engage business unit, driving over $200M in new product launches and revenue growth.  Earlier in her career at UBM, Ms. Spellman launched new business lines, expanded international operations, and built high-performing commercial teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, further establishing her track record in scaling global platforms.  Ms. Spellman brings deep experience operating in acquisition-driven environments, including M&A and exit experience, integration, commercial transformation, and organizational scaling.   In addition to her operating roles, Ms. Spellman has served on multiple boards and advisory councils, providing strategic oversight and governance across B2B media, data, and information services platforms. Her expertise is sought after across the events and media industry, and she has won multiple awards for her contributions.   

Purdue basketball wrapped up its summer exhibition trip to Canada, giving fans a first glimpse at a very new-look team. Host Jordan Jones looks at Purdue's performances and provides his takeaways from the trip up north. He discusses the competitive backcourt, questions in the frontcourt, Enzo Shahrvin, defensive intensity and much more.If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give the show a follow on Twitter @BoilersBeyond and send me your feedback on this week's episode. Let me know your thoughts! You can also email the show at boilersandbeyondpod@gmail.com. New episodes are released weekly, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Just how dangerous was it to live in Chicago during the 1920s? Was it all gangsters, tommy guns and spilt moonshine?Don is finding out what it was like to exist alongside the likes of Al Capone with Paul Durica, Director of Exhibitions at Chicago History Museum.Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Africa Melane speaks to Business Development Director at Decorex Africa, Sian Cullingworth, about Decorex Africa 2026 and this year's theme, "The Soft Life". They discuss how design is evolving beyond aesthetics to prioritise wellbeing, sustainability and intentional living, while showcasing African creativity and innovation at one of the continent's largest design and décor exhibitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 24, 2026 ~ Head of Exhibitions and Performances for The Henry Ford Kate Moreland joins Jason Roe & Lloyd Jackson to share that this is the last weekend The Freedom Plane will be at The Henry Ford. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#504Unseen Scars: Vicarious Trauma at Holocaust Museums, Exhibitions, and Memorials  (with Dr. Julie Golding)> To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4yx4eni> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

Andrew Graham-Dixon's new book, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, rests on the conviction that you cannot understand what's in a painting without knowing what its maker was thinking about. In Vermeer's case, that context includes a forgotten liberal sect — the Remonstrants and Collegiants, Christians without a church who believed peace would come through reading and toleration rather than a returning Messiah. Recover that world and a woman alone in a sunlit room is a radical image in a Europe where half of Germany had just died in war. If he's right, the label beside every Vermeer in every museum will one day have to change. Tyler and Andrew discuss whether it was inevitable we'd rediscover Vermeer, how that vanishingly rare sect left its fingerprints all over his life, why the Met has misread its own Allegory of the Catholic Faith, whether Vermeer painted for money or pointedly refused to, where the Gardner's stolen Concert might be, why Dutch music never blossomed as much as Dutch painting did, how the Church of England rivaled the Cultural Revolution in wiping out British art, whether you can still spot an English painting on sight, the love that saturates late Rembrandt and the mystery of his soaring print prices, the nail on the wall that proves two Vermeer paintings are a pair, why the French are to blame for George Stubbs lack of status, whether we can still love Malevich, why Andrews calls recent Richter "almost like printing money," why female artists and antique textiles remain absurdly cheap, why nobody builds beautiful neighborhoods any longer, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded April 7th, 2026. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Andrew on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:44 - The Mystery of Vermeer 00:12:53 - Dutch Music 00:15:51 - English Art 00:19:49 - Rembrandt 00:23:17 - Attributions 00:26:22 - Exhibitions and Restorations 00:30:05 - Underrated French Artists 00:35:16 - Howard Hodgkin 00:38:00 - Difficult-To-Love Artists 00:40:53 - Other Dutch Painters 00:44:20 - Contemporary Art 00:48:05 - Buying Art 00:50:39 - Neighborhood Aesthetics 00:54:39 - Advice for Aspiring Art Critics 00:56:14 - Outro Image Credit: Aliona Adrianova

After a life-changing brain injury forced her to walk away from the career she'd built, Rachel Hemingway spent years rebuilding her life. Rather than giving up on her lifelong passion for creativity, she opened Chapter1 Gallery in Christchurch earlier this year-a space designed to support artists and bring the community together. Now she's behind Suitcase Stories, a unique exhibition featuring 50 Canterbury artists transforming vintage suitcases into one-of-a-kind artworks. Hemingway spoke to John Campbell.

July 9, 2026- A decade ago New York prohibited elephants from being part of circuses and now Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to decide whether other large animals can be part of traveling exhibitions. We discuss legislation approved at the Capitol with Brian Shapiro, state director in New York at the Humane World for Animals.

new ahead of his new children's book Night Ride. Myers discusses the exhibit, called ‘Unbound,' which opens in the Grand Lobby of BPL's Central Branch on July 14. Image courtesy of Christopher Myers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Seaport Museum's latest full-floor exhibition traces how the nation's founding ideas have evolved over time through rare defining documents and pivotal moments in history. Captain Jonathan Boulware, president of the South Street Seaport Museum and Martina Caruso, curator and Director of Collections and Exhibitions, discuss “The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation,” which is now on view at the historic 1868 A.A. Thomson & Co. building on 213 Water Street. Illustration published in Harper's Weekly, November 27, 1875: “Projected Statue of Liberty for New York Harbor”  publisher. Courtesy of the Seaport Museum Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How will you preserve your family history? Maybe through journaling or family movies? What about grabbing an audio recorder? Today, we’ll hear all about oral history projects in Connecticut that are recording stories for posterity. Later on, we’ll also hear how the Yiddish language and its dialects are being preserved. Guests: Katie Heidsiek: Director of Exhibitions for the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History Jamil Ragland: writer for the New Haven Independent, Hartford community member and Hartford bureau chief for "Midbrow" Elizabeth George: Doctoral student at the University of Connecticut and an instructor for “My Story, Our Future.” Christa Whitney: Director of the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project This episode originally aired March 10, 2026.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  In this episode, Trade Show Talk Host Danica Tormohlen explores how Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President of Global Connections and Events at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), reveals how her team is transforming one of the industry's longest-running trade shows into a hub for innovation—where AI, creator economy, and sports media collide—by expanding its narrative beyond conventional broadcasting.   Context: The NAB Show ranked 17th on TSNN's Top 250 list of trade shows in 2025, when more than 54,00 people and 1,146 companies exhibited at that year's event. The 2026 NAB Show, held April 18–22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, welcomed more than 58,000 registered attendees from 146 countries, underscoring its expanding international footprint. Almost one in four participants traveled from outside the U.S. (22%) while 48% were first-time attendees.  The 2026 show featured more than 1,100 exhibitors spread across the equivalent of nearly eight soccer fields, with 132 first-time participants showcasing their innovations. Global brands on the show floor included Sony, Canon, Ross, Blackmagic Design, Adobe, Google Cloud, AT&T, and AWS.   NAB Show attendees now include creators funding their own content, sports teams engaging fans like never before, and corporate brands building in-house studios to tell stories at scale.  Discover how NAB is rebranding to reflect today's media landscape—highlighting tools for everyday storytellers, from social media influencers to news crews—and opening new avenues for audience engagement.   Chupka shares behind-the-scenes strategies that led to a 140% surge in creator attendance, and how AI, data unification, and personalized marketing are revolutionizing event planning and attendee experience.   Chupka emphasizes the importance of innovation, community-building, and leveraging data-driven insights to stay ahead.   Related: The 2026 NAB Show Showcased the Next Chapter of Storytelling with More Content Creators, AI Chatter, and Lots of Sports Media Attendees  Key Topics:  Chupka's transition from CES to NAB and lessons learned about industry transformation  Rebranding NAB to highlight its broader focus beyond traditional broadcasting  The exploding creator economy and new attendee sectors like sports and corporate media  Integrating data, AI, and personalization in event marketing and attendee engagement  Strategies for attracting international attendees and emphasizing community building  The role of technology, content partnerships, and diversity in future event planning  Ongoing industry challenges, including government proposals affecting event security and attendance  Chupka's leadership tips and rapid-fire insights into event experiences and personal favorites  Advocacy and Policy Update with ECA's Tommy Goodwin  Tommy Goodwin, President and CEO of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), closes the episode with an important advocacy-focused discussion about policy proposals that could negatively affect conference attendance, event participation, and the broader live events ecosystem. The conversation highlights how federal grant restrictions may discourage organizations and individuals from attending conferences, while also creating operational challenges for venues and event organizers.  Goodwin emphasizes these proposals are not just administrative details—they could have real consequences for the health of the events industry, reducing attendance, limiting knowledge-sharing, and weakening the economic impact of face-to-face gatherings. The segment underscores the need for the industry to stay informed, respond through the public comment process, and support efforts that protect the value of in-person events.  ECA is calling for the complete withdrawal of both proposed changes, and they are asking for the industry's help. ECA has provided a template to submit a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget by July 13 but recommends tailoring and personalizing the letter before submitting. Here's a link to the template and more information.  Related: ECA Sounds Alarm on OMB Proposal Targeting Meetings, Conferences and Event Services  Key Takeaways:  Federal grant proposals could reduce conference attendance and create barriers for event participation  The live events industry depends on strong, accessible in-person gatherings  Advocacy and public comments are essential tools for influencing policy outcomes  Industry stakeholders should stay engaged to protect the future of events  Timestamps:   00:00 - Introduction to Karen Chupka and her industry impact 00:46 - Karen's career evolution from CES to NAB and key learnings 01:37 - Massive growth at the NAB Show and upcoming innovations 02:06 - Navigating media industry transformation and new audience opportunities 03:02 - Lessons from CES that inform NAB strategy 04:20 - Efforts in rebranding NAB beyond traditional broadcasting 05:36 - Expanding storytelling and highlighting new media tools 06:17 - The importance of embracing the creator economy and new sectors 07:11 - Marketing strategies for diverse attendee groups 08:10 - Data unification and AI use to personalize attendee experiences 09:24 - The future of in-house production and creator-led content 10:47 - Building community and engaging international audiences 11:08 - Karen's role, team management, and leadership approach 12:34 - Investment in internal marketing expertise and technology platforms 13:00 - Leveraging behavioral data for better attendee insights 14:34 - Tech stack, dashboards, and AI tools that enhance event planning 15:35 - The significance of clean data and event personalization 16:28 - Creating dashboards for real-time sales and marketing decision-making 17:26 - Tracking and analyzing attendee behavior to optimize experiences 18:42 - Upcoming NAB New York and its focus on live production and creator communities 20:51 - The impact of creator influence on event attendance and content 23:17 - The sports content revolution and athlete branding at NAB 26:27 - Launching creator councils and VIP programs to deepen engagement 29:13 - Strategies for growing the international audience and community 31:03 - The value of community and high-end production tools at NAB 32:22 - Karen's favorite show floor snacks, memorable moments, and guilty pleasures 34:40 - Travel rituals and shoe collections that keep Karen energized 36:24 - Advice to her younger self about self-care and balance 37:04 - Upcoming industry advocacy efforts and government proposals impacting events with Tommy Goodwin 39:01 - How federal grant regulations threaten conference attendance and event services 44:00 - How industry stakeholders can participate in the regulatory comment process 47:32 - Final thoughts on advocacy efforts to safeguard face-to-face events  Guest bio:  Karen Chupka EVP, Global Connections and Events,National Association of Broadcasters       Karen Chupka is a seasoned executive in the exhibition industry whose expertise is in planning large-scale technology events. Chupka joined the National Association of Broadcasters in January 2024. In her role at NAB, she oversees the strategy, growth and execution of NAB Show, helping shape the event as a premier global gathering for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry and strengthening NAB Show as the marketplace for media innovation.  Prior to joining NAB, Chupka spent over two decades at the helm of CES® and was instrumental in making it the global platform for introducing new and innovative technologies.   Chupka has a broad level of experience in both live events and digital. She led a $120 million business and had oversight for sales, marketing, operations, and content development.  She was also responsible for events outside of the U.S. including the launch of CES Asia in Shanghai, China in 2015.   She has served on many boards of various exhibition industry organizations and has received numerous awards for her contributions both to the exhibition and technology industries.  In 2022, she was recognized with an industry "Icon" award by TSNN, Trade Show Network News.  She is a member of IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events).    

In this monthly bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas returns with the July edition of What's On in London — a complete rundown of everything worth seeing and doing in the city this month. July is London at its most extroverted: Wimbledon fever, the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, British Summertime at Hyde Park, open-air cinema across the city, and a remarkable cluster of new exhibitions opening across the major galleries. Particularly special this month are three America 250 exhibitions viewing the American Revolution from the British side — at the National Archives, the British Museum, and Benjamin Franklin's only surviving house anywhere in the world, just around the corner from Trafalgar Square. Jonathan also covers the ongoing blockbusters already running from June, gives an honest assessment of London's July heat wave (currently under a red weather warning), shares a firsthand account from an Anglotopia friend who was in the city during the worst of it, and walks through the practical survival tips that will make your summer visit not just manageable but genuinely wonderful. Links New Exhibitions — July Richard Dadd at the Royal Academy of Arts (from July 1) Young Artist Summer Show, Royal Academy (from July 14 — Free) Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller Landscapes, National Gallery (from July 2 — Free) Anna Mendieta at Tate Modern In Other Worlds by Liam Young, Barbican (from July 15) Audrey Amis at the Wellcome Collection (from July 9) Art as Witness: The Lying in State of Queen Elizabeth II, Westminster Hall (from July 13) America 250 Exhibitions Revolution 250: America's Independence Story, National Archives (open now — Free) Declaring Independence: USA 250, British Museum (from June 30 — Free) How We Lost America, Benjamin Franklin House (from July 3) Ongoing Exhibitions from June Frida Kahlo & Tracey Emin at Tate Modern Anish Kapoor Retrospective, Hayward Gallery Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at the V&A Zurbarán at the National Gallery James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery (sold out through 2026 — now extended into 2027, book ahead) Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit at Young V&A Major Events Wimbledon 2026 BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall (from mid-July) British Summertime at Hyde Park Open Air Cinema — Somerset House, Rooftop Film Club, Regent's Park Buckingham Palace State Rooms Summer Opening (late July) (likely sold out — check for returns) Houses of Parliament Tours (July/August recess) Practical Resources Londontopia London Events Calendar TfL Tube Map — Which Lines Have Air Conditioning Refill App — Free Water Refill Points Across London Ken Burns American Revolution Documentary — PBS Passport Friends of Anglotopia Club Takeaways July is London at its most spectacular and its most demanding — maximum daylight (sunrise before 5am, sunset after 9pm), world-class events, longer museum hours, and beautiful golden evening light, but also peak crowds, peak prices, and the very real possibility of an extreme heat wave. Three once-in-a-lifetime America 250 exhibitions are open this July, all viewing the American Revolution from the British side: the National Archives has George Washington's handwritten letter accepting the British surrender at Yorktown and an original copy of the 1783 Treaty of Paris; the British Museum has four key objects from the Revolution; and Benjamin Franklin's only surviving house anywhere in the world is hosting "How We Lost America" from July 3. Richard Dadd at the Royal Academy (from July 1) is the most compelling new exhibition of the month — a rare survey of the brilliant Victorian painter who created hauntingly intricate fairy scenes while confined to an asylum after killing his father in a psychotic episode. The red weather warning heat wave currently affecting Britain is not a reason to cancel a trip, but it does require preparation: buy a fan on arrival (from Boots, Superdrug, Marks & Spencer, or a corner shop), carry a refillable water bottle, avoid the Central, Bakerloo, Northern, and Piccadilly tube lines during the heat, and use the air-conditioned Elizabeth line instead. During an extreme heat wave, even well-equipped venues can be forced to close galleries — one Anglotopia friend visiting recently reported that parts of the British Museum had to shut because industrial fans couldn't bring temperatures down, and visitors were fainting. Have a backup plan for every attraction. The Art as Witness exhibition at Westminster Hall (from July 13) — gathering official artworks made to record Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state in September 2022 — is a quietly moving, freely accessible display in one of the oldest buildings in London, and is worth combining with a Houses of Parliament tour during the summer recess. The BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, running from mid-July straight through August, offers some of the most affordable classical music in London — from Bach to brand new compositions — with tickets potentially still available for some concerts. The Queen's Fashion exhibition at The King's Gallery is now extended into 2027 — if you're visiting next spring, book now, as it continues to sell out in advance. Jonathan's honest verdict: July is the right month if you love outdoor events, maximum daylight, world-class exhibitions, and big set-piece British occasions like Wimbledon, and you're comfortable with higher prices and significant crowds. It's the wrong month if you want contemplative museums, budget hotels, relaxed restaurant booking, or the tube to feel bearable without the Elizabeth line. Tucked between every crowded attraction, there is still a quieter London in July — in tree-lined squares, along the Thames at dusk, in church gardens, in early-morning side streets before the tour groups arrive. Walk slowly, sit in the parks, get to the pub before the evening rush, and the city reveals itself. Soundbites "July is London at its most extroverted, most expensive, and most crowded — and honestly its most beautiful. The city is showing off, and you can either love that or find it exhausting. There really is no middle ground." — Jonathan's honest verdict on July in London. "Richard Dadd created these hauntingly intricate fairy scenes like the Fairy Feller's Master Stroke — while he was confined to an asylum after he killed his father in a psychotic episode. So that's like, this guy already sounds really interesting." — Jonathan on the Royal Academy's most compelling new show. "The National Archives has a handwritten letter signed by George Washington accepting the British surrender at Yorktown. They have an actual copy of the 1783 Treaty of Paris. You're going to be seeing some of the most famous documents that are really founding documents for us — from the British side." — Jonathan on the National Archives America 250 exhibition. "Benjamin Franklin spent something like 20 to 30 years living in London. And his only remaining house that he ever lived in is in London, just around the corner from Trafalgar Square. They're hosting a witty and thought-provoking exhibition called 'How We Lost America' — a British perspective on the Revolution, told in the very house where Franklin spent years trying to hold both sides together." — Jonathan on the Benjamin Franklin House. "The temperature climbed to about 98 degrees on their last day and it genuinely curtailed their plans. Walking the sun-drenched pavements and riding the crowded tube became, in their words, a bit debilitating — especially as they were senior travelers. In an extreme heat event, the heat doesn't just make you uncomfortable. It can quietly eat your itinerary." — Jonathan sharing a firsthand heat wave account from an Anglotopia friend. "The first thing you should do when you land and you've checked into your hotel is go to a local ironmonger or hardware store and get a fan. Buy a fan. You will need a fan. Buy two fans. You'll have two fans. Be in a wind tunnel." — Jonathan's number one heat wave survival tip. "The light is a secret superpower of July travel in London. That long golden evening light makes every gray building glow. Yes, it's hot. Yes, it's crowded — but the city looks absolutely beautiful at 8pm with a cold glass of something in your hand." — Jonathan on why July evenings in London are worth it. "Even though the British Museum has air conditioning, some of the galleries had to shut because they couldn't bring the temperature down even with industrial fans — and they mentioned visitors fainting from the heat. If you're building a trip around a specific thing you want to see during a heat wave, have a backup." — Jonathan on extreme heat and museum closures. "Sun rises before 5am, sets after 9pm. It's glorious if you love long evenings — maddening if you want to sleep in. But you're in London. Why waste time sleeping?" — Jonathan on July's extraordinary daylight hours. "Walk slowly, sit in the parks, go to the pub early before the evening rush. The city is jammed with people but it's also jammed with possibility. July is London saying: I'm giving you my absolute best. Here it is, take it or leave it. And most people will take it — which is exactly why it's so crowded." — Jonathan's closing thought on July in London. Chapters 00:21 Introduction — The July edition of What's On in London and what to expect 01:30 New Exhibition: Richard Dadd at the Royal Academy (July 1) 02:30 New Exhibition: Anna Mendieta at Tate Modern 03:00 New Exhibition: In Other Worlds by Liam Young at the Barbican (July 15) 03:30 New Exhibition: Audrey Amis at the Wellcome Collection (July 9) 04:10 Royal Update: The Queen's Fashion Exhibition Extended into 2027 04:45 Special Event: Art as Witness — Queen Elizabeth II Lying in State, Westminster Hall (July 13) 05:30 Houses of Parliament Tours — Summer Recess Access 06:10 New Exhibition: Waldmüller Landscapes at the National Gallery (July 2 — Free) 06:45 New Exhibition: Young Artist Summer Show, Royal Academy (July 14 — Free) 07:15 America 250 — Seeing the Revolution from the British Side 07:45 America 250: Revolution 250 at the National Archives (Free) 09:00 America 250: Declaring Independence at the British Museum (Free) 10:00 America 250: How We Lost America at Benjamin Franklin House (July 3) 11:30 Ongoing from June: Frida Kahlo & Tracey Emin at Tate Modern 12:00 Ongoing from June: Anish Kapoor at the Hayward Gallery 12:20 Ongoing from June: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 12:40 Ongoing from June: Schiaparelli at the V&A 13:00 Ongoing from June: Zurbarán at the National Gallery 13:20 Ongoing from June: Whistler at Tate Britain, Marilyn Monroe at NPG, Wallace & Gromit at Young V&A 14:00 Big Seasonal Events: Wimbledon 14:30 Big Seasonal Events: World Cup Viewing in London Pubs 15:00 Big Seasonal Events: BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall (mid-July) 15:45 Big Seasonal Events: Buckingham Palace State Rooms Summer Opening (late July) 16:30 Big Seasonal Events: Open Air Cinema — Somerset House, Rooftop Film Club, Regent's Park 17:00 Big Seasonal Events: British Summertime at Hyde Park 17:30 What's Open and Closed in July — Museums, Restaurants, the Tube 18:30 July Weather — What to Expect, the Current Red Warning Heat Wave 20:00 Firsthand Heat Wave Account — An Anglotopia Friend's Two Weeks in London 22:00 How to Stay Cool in London — Fans, Water Bottles, Which Tube Lines to Avoid 25:00 The Elizabeth Line as Your Best Friend in a Heat Wave 26:00 What to Pack — Clothing, Hat, Sunglasses, Sun Cream, Rechargeable Fan 27:30 Is July a Good Time to Visit? — Jonathan's Honest Assessment 29:00 Who Should Visit in July vs. Who Should Wait 30:00 Finding the Quiet London Inside the Crowded One 31:00 Wrap-Up — Londontopia Events Calendar, Friends of Anglotopia, and See You Next Month Video Version

Send us Fan MailHAve you encountered material on the Holocaust that you find disturbing or upsetting?  Was it in your reading or at a Holocaust site or museum?  In this episode, I talk with Julie Golding about the challenges of presenting such material in Holocaust education and at Holocaust museums.How shoudl museums address the emotional wellbeing of their visitors?  What kinds of content is appropriate (and how do you decide?). We talk about these and many other issues in our conversation.Julie J. Golding is a Holocaust educator, museum professional, and Assistant Professor and Deputy Chair of the Master's in Holocaust Education at Touro University.Golding, Julie J. Unseen Scars:: Vicarious Trauma at Holocaust Museums, Exhibitions, and Memorial Sites (2026)Follow on Twitter @holocaustpod.Email the podcast at holocausthistorypod@gmail.comThe Holocaust History Podcast homepage is hereYou can find a complete reading list with books by our guests and also their suggestions here.

Some of the most important visual artist working today are sound artists. It seems that sound in general has been growing in importance at the museum recently. Exhibitions come with soundtracks, sculptures make noise, and musical performance of one kind of another is everywhere in and around the art. Ben Davis wanted to dig into this “sonic turn” in art, if that's what it is—and the artist Tarek Atoui is a great person to talk to. Born in Lebanon and based in Paris, Atoui's work often takes the form of environments, with sculptures that double as experimental musical instruments, to be activated by the audience or performers. This form of art is both unique and clearly resonates with a bigger trend of using sound to activate the museum as an event space and a space of gathering. At the current Venice Biennale, Atoui is part of the Qatar Pavilion for a project called “Untitled 2026 (A Gathering Of Remarkable People),” working with a super-group of famous figures from the worlds of art, music, and food to make an environment that evolves for the course of the Biennale. And later this year, Atoui will be the next artist to do the giant Turbine Hall commission for the Tate Modern in London, occupying one of the most highly watched pieces of exhibition space in the international art world. Where does this genre of hybrid art come from? Where is it going? What are its challenges?

In this special bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas launches an experimental new monthly format: a London events guide covering what's actually on in the city this month. June is arguably London's finest month — 16 to 17 hours of daylight, the longest evenings of the year, and an events calendar absolutely bursting at the seams. Jonathan walks through everything worth knowing about June in London: the major royal events including Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot, the blockbuster summer exhibitions at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, the Royal Academy, the National Portrait Gallery, the V&A, and more, plus what's on in London theater from Shakespeare's Globe to the West End, live music at Wembley and the Roundhouse, and practical tips for surviving — and thriving in — a London heat wave. If this episode proves popular, Jonathan will make it a monthly fixture. Let him know what you think in the comments. Links Royal Events ~Trooping the Colour — Official Info~ ~Royal Ascot~ ~Wimbledon Tickets & Ballot~ ⠀Exhibitions — Book Ahead ~Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern~ ~Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (opens June 16)~ ~Anish Kapoor Retrospective at Hayward Gallery (opens June 16)~ ~Marilyn Monroe at National Portrait Gallery~ ~Barbara Hepworth at the Courtauld Gallery (from June 1)~ ~Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at the V&A~ ~Wes Anderson Exhibition at the Design Museum~ ~James McNeill Whistler Retrospective at Tate Britain~ ~The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery~ (sold out through 2026 — book 2027 dates now) ~Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit at Young V&A~ ~Hokusai: 36 Views of Mount Fuji at Dulwich Picture Gallery~ (closes June 30) ⠀Theater ~A Midsummer Night's Dream at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (from June 20)~ ~Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare's Globe (from June 11)~ ~To Kill a Mockingbird — New West End Adaptation (opens June 25)~ ~Cyrano de Bergerac — West End (opens June 13)~ ~Buy West End Tickets via Anglotopia's Link~ (supports Anglotopia) ~TKTS Booth at Leicester Square — Half-Price Day Tickets~ ⠀Long-Running West End Shows The Lion King Hamilton Wicked Les Misérables Matilda Mamma Mia Six Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (almost always sold out — book well ahead) Sinatra — The Musical ⠀Live Music Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium (from June 12) Olivia Dean at the O2 (from June 12) Orville Peck at the Roundhouse, Camden ⠀Practical Resources ~National Gallery Extended Summer Hours (from July 1)~ ~Londontopia London Events Calendar~ ~Argos UK — Buy a Fan on Arrival~ ~Anglotopia June London Events Article~ (link to article) ~Friends of Anglotopia Club~ ⠀ Takeaways June is arguably London's best month to visit — 16 to 17 hours of daylight, reliably pleasant weather, and the richest events calendar of the year, though it is also peak tourist season with hotel prices running 20 to 40 percent above spring rates. Trooping the Colour — the monarch's official birthday parade — is the major royal event of the year in 2026. Even without a ballot ticket to Horse Guards Parade, you can experience the procession on the Mall and the balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace by arriving very early and staking out a good spot. Every major summer blockbuster exhibition in London requires advance booking — some, like The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery, are already sold out through 2026. Book tickets as soon as you finish listening, even if your trip dates aren't confirmed yet. The Frida Kahlo survey at Tate Modern, the James McNeill Whistler retrospective at Tate Britain, and the Marilyn Monroe exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery are Jonathan's top three must-book exhibition picks for the month. The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition — the world's largest open submission art show, running since 1769 — is a uniquely chaotic, democratic, and wonderful experience where everything on the walls is for sale and any artist can enter. Shakespeare's Globe is staging Much Ado About Nothing from June 11, and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre opens A Midsummer Night's Dream on June 20 — watching Shakespeare outdoors on a long June evening is one of the quintessential London summer experiences. London generally does not have air conditioning in older buildings, hotel rooms, or most tube lines. The first thing you should do after arriving in summer is buy a fan — Jonathan recommends going straight to Argos, Britain's version of a catalog store, for an affordable one. The tube's older lines (Central, Piccadilly) get brutally hot in summer due to London clay absorbing and retaining heat underground. The Elizabeth line is fully air conditioned and runs east-west across the city — use it as much as possible in a heat wave. The National Gallery is experimenting with extended summer evening hours, staying open until 7 PM most evenings and until 9 PM on Fridays from July 1 — Jonathan's suggestion: have an early dinner, then walk over for a free evening of world-class art. Don't try to pack too much in. Pick three or four things you genuinely care about, build your days around those, and leave time to wander, sit in Green Park with a deck chair, or walk along the Thames in the long evening light. June in London is as much about the atmosphere as the attractions. ⠀ Soundbites "The light is the headline for June. You get sixteen to seventeen hours of daylight. Twilight stretches from around eight PM to nearly ten PM. You can have a full day of exploring, sit down for dinner, and still walk home along the Thames and have some daylight." — Jonathan on why June is London's best month. "If you've ever wondered what the best month to visit London is, a lot of people will quietly tell you it's this one." — Jonathan on June in London. Plan your day around it. Get up stupidly early — three, four, five in the morning — get your spot on the Mall and soak up the atmosphere. It'll be like a party atmosphere." — Jonathan on how to experience Trooping the Colour without a ticket. "The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery is sold out for the rest of the year, and I know a lot of people are gonna be really disappointed when they try to get tickets and they simply can't." — Jonathan's warning on the most in-demand exhibition of the summer. "The walls are packed from floor to ceiling and everything is for sale. It's chaotic and wonderful. And it's a great way to see up-and-coming artists and established artists side by side." — Jonathan on the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. "Shakespeare under the open sky in one of London's loveliest parks on a warm June evening — it doesn't get dark till ten PM anyway. Enjoy some champagne, enjoy some theater out in the green. That's my top theater pick for the month." — Jonathan on Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. "The first thing you should do after you land is go to what the British call an ironmonger — a hardware store — and buy a fan. Don't skimp. It is essential for Americans traveling in Europe." — Jonathan's number one summer travel tip. "The London clay is a heat sink. It absorbs heat and then it doesn't let it back out. So the tube gets really hot in the summer. If you are prone to heat issues, avoid the tube except the Elizabeth line, which is fully air conditioned." — Jonathan on navigating London in a heat wave. "I sat there in the rain in the 40s, got soaking wet. And I — not exaggerating — almost got hypothermia. It was July. I could not warm up when I got back to the hotel because the heating wasn't on and there weren't enough blankets because it was July." — Jonathan's cautionary tale about British summer weather. "Argos is exactly like Service Merchandise — you go in, there's a big catalog, you pick your thing, and it comes out on a conveyor belt. Get a fan. Don't even look at the weather forecast first. Just trust me — you're going to need a fan." — Jonathan's most practical London summer tip. ⠀ Chapters 00:21 Introduction — Jonathan launches the experimental monthly London events format 01:15 The Feel of June in London — Long days, the light, and why June is special 02:20 June Weather — What to expect, heat waves, and the maritime humidity problem 03:45 Peak Tourist Season — Crowds, hotel prices, and why June still beats July 05:00 Trooping the Colour — What it is, how to see it without a ticket, and Jonathan's tips for getting a good spot 08:30 Royal Ascot — Fascinators on the tube, the royal procession, and how to get tickets 10:00 Wimbledon — The ballot, resale tickets, strawberries and cream, and what to do if you can't get in 11:30 How to Book Exhibitions — Why advance booking is non-negotiable and the Queen's Fashion sellout warning 13:00 Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern — Jonathan's pick and why Tate Modern is worth seeing for the building alone 14:30 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (June 16) — The world's largest open submission art show 15:30 Anish Kapoor at the Hayward Gallery (June 16) — The Cloud Gate connection and why it's worth seeing 16:15 Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery — Just opened, book fast 17:00 Barbara Hepworth at the Courtauld Gallery — And why Somerset House is worth a visit anyway 17:45 Schiaparelli at the V&A — Fashion exhibitions and why the V&A excels at them 18:15 Wes Anderson at the Design Museum — A treat for film fans 18:45 James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain — A sellout show, book immediately 19:30 Wallace & Gromit at Young V&A — The Aardman exhibition Jonathan is hoping to catch in August 20:15 Closing This Month — Mikalojus Čiurlionis at the Royal Academy (closes June 21) and Hokusai at Dulwich (closes June 30) 21:00 Theater — Why June is the best time for London theater 21:30 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre — A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jonathan's top pick of the month 22:00 Shakespeare's Globe — Much Ado About Nothing from June 11 22:30 New West End Openings — To Kill a Mockingbird (June 25) and Cyrano de Bergerac (June 13) 23:00 Long-Running Shows — Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked, Six, Les Mis, and how to get discount tickets 24:00 Live Music — Harry Styles at Wembley, Olivia Dean at the O2, Orville Peck at the Roundhouse 25:00 Practical Tips: Heat — Does London have air conditioning? (Mostly no) 26:30 The Fan Imperative — Buy one at Argos, the British Service Merchandise 28:30 Pack for All Weathers — The July outdoor concert near-hypothermia story 30:00 Humidity and Heat — Why British summer heat hits differently than dry American heat 31:00 Use the Long Days — 17 hours of light, late museum hours, rooftop bars, evening walks 32:00 National Gallery Extended Hours — Stay open till 7 PM, Fridays till 9 PM from July 1 33:00 Don't Overpack Your Itinerary — Pick three or four things, leave time to wander 34:00 Wrap-Up — Londontopia events calendar, listener feedback request, Friends of Anglotopia Video Version

Ray and Dave interview field paleontologist and museum leader, Scott Williams, Senior Director of Exhibitions at the Museum of the Rockies whose work has helped uncover major Late Cretaceous fossils Including the famous tyrannosaurid, “Jane.”  

ARCHIVE EPISODE: This is an archive episode with hosts Joe Giordano and Elena Volkova originally released in 2020.

Throughout 2026, as part of Glasstire's 25th anniversary, the publication is organizing panel discussions in Dallas-Fort Worth, The Panhandle, West Texas, East Texas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and The Valley. Each panel features artists, art critics, and arts professionals from the region discussing the area's art and art writing over the past two-and-a-half decades. Glasstire presented the second Talking Texas Art event at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) Firehouse Theatre on Thursday, April 23. Panelists included Judy Tedford Deaton, Chief Curator and Director of Exhibitions and Collections at the Grace Museum in Abilene; Jon Revett, Professor of Art and Department Head of Art, Theatre, and Dance at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU); Charles Adams, founder of the Charles Adams Studio Project (CASP) and former gallerist in New York and Lubbock; and Amy Von Lintel, author and Professor of Art History at WTAMU. The panel will be moderated by William Sarradet, Glasstire's Assistant Editor.  If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art and artists. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: glasstire.com/donate

Love them or loathe them, garden gnomes are back… and this time, they've even got royal approval as they'll be appearing in the Kings Foundation garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which returns next week. Fiona Davison, head of Libraries and Exhibitions at the RHS talks us through the history of the show's infamous gnome ban.  Science and Horticulture Editor Olivia Drake joins us to marvel at the beauty of verbascums, which are this month's wildlife wonder plant thanks to their multifaceted appeal to all kinds of garden insects, including birds, bees and mullein moth caterpillars. And if you've ever been inspired by a TikTok or Instagram video to try growing your own fruit and veg from supermarket leftovers, Dr Helen Latham from the Plant Health team joins us with words of wisdom about how plants for free can sometimes come with hidden dangers. Host: Nick Turrell Contributors: Fiona Davison, Olivia Drake, Helen Latham Links: May Wildlife Wonder plant - verbascums Gnome ban lifted Chelsea Flower Show Plant Health

In episode 74 of Trade Show Talk, Host Danica Tormohlen explores the New Zealand exhibition industry with Brent Spillane, Managing Director of XPO Exhibitions, the country's largest trade and consumer show organizer. Spillane is a true visionary in the exhibitions industry, with more than 15 years of experience at the helm of XPO, where he has been instrumental in shaping how industries connect, trade, and thrive through live experiences across the Asia-Pacific region.  After a successful corporate career at Allianz Australia, where he rose to General Manager of Allianz Finance, Spillane and his family acquired six trade shows in 2010 when dmg World Media exited New Zealand. Since then, he has carefully navigated XPO through challenges, including the pandemic, and even led a landmark High Court battle to preserve New Zealand's largest exhibition venue, Auckland Showgrounds, from being converted into a film studio.  Under Spillane's leadership, XPO Exhibitions has grown into a highly diversified business, delivering 19 of New Zealand's largest B2B and B2C events across industries like construction, architecture, manufacturing, food production, workplace safety, marine, hospitality, and more. Most recently, XPO announced a joint venture with Hannover Fairs Australia to launch Logistics Automation New Zealand, powered by CeMAT, in November.  In this month's advocacy segment, Tommy Goodwin, President and CEO of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance provides an in-depth overview of what attendees can expect at this year's Legislative Action Day. Get prepared for a day of industry lobbying on Capitol Hill on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. Register for Legislative Action Day for free here. Get tips, insights and first-hand accounts from 10 key participants at last year's Legislative Action Day. Listen to Trade Show Talk Episode 62 On Air at Legislative Action Day 2025.  Key Topics in this episode:  Brent Spillane's career transition from finance to exhibitions and the impact of New Zealand's unique market  The strategic growth of XPO Exhibitions through acquisitions, joint ventures, and diversification  The importance of in-house event technology stacks and data control for ROI and efficiency  How his personal legal battle preserved one of New Zealand's key trade fair grounds  Innovative uses of AI and automation to boost visitor engagement and operational efficiency  Synergies between B2B and B2C events and the ecosystem approach  Insights into cross-sector growth, especially in food manufacturing, logistics, and marine  Strategic partnership with Hannover Fairs Australia and implications for global-local collaborations  Brent's leadership inspiration, personal interests, and the future outlook of the industry  Lessons learned from industry advocacy and the upcoming U.S. Capitol Hill lobbying efforts  Timestamps:   00:00 - Welcome and episode overview: Brent Spillane's role in transforming NZ exhibitions   00:47 - Introduction of XPO's growth, industries served, and recent initiatives   01:46 - Brent's journey from corporate finance to leading NZ's largest exhibition company   07:15 - Growth models: acquisitions, organic expansion, and joint ventures   08:18 - Celebrating one show's 70th anniversary and its significance to NZ's marine sector   10:11 - Local market overview and cross-sector opportunities in New Zealand   12:10 - The legal battle to save Auckland's major venue and its industry impact   17:34 - Timeline and lessons from the court case safeguarding NZ's largest venue   20:17 - The integration of B2B and B2C events and ecosystem benefits   22:05 - Synergies in the food industry: from manufacturing to retail and hospitality   25:53 - Building and leveraging the in-house event tech stack for ROI and data ownership   31:07 - Embracing artificial intelligence: AI-driven visitor engagement and outreach   34:29 - The use of outbound AI calls and automation for lead generation and database enrichment   37:33 - Results and lessons from AI application in event promotion   39:56 - The recent joint venture with Hanover Fairs Australia and international collaboration   45:23 - Brent's most memorable recent event and the story behind NZ's Food Show   48:20 - Influencers and mentors: industry leaders who inspire Brent   50:48 - Personal hobbies: sailing, fishing, outdoor sports, and family life   51:30 - Personal attributes: Brent's drive and leadership style   52:27 - Team size and office culture at Expo   53:05 - The importance of face-to-face interaction and office environment   55:06 - Travel tips: hydration and electrolytes for long journeys   66:12 - Preparing for Legislative Action Day: advocacy strategies and webinars   66:43 - Capitol Hill experience: events, meetings, and the importance of advocacy   69:01 - Invitation to join the upcoming Legislative Action Day in Washington, DC   69:34 - Closing remarks and upcoming episodes 

On 31 Chambers Street, just across the street from City Hall, The Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) works to document and archive New York in a building once known as the Hall of Records. DORIS has organized a new exhibit, 'NYC's Story: The City on Record,' where New Yorkers can come and see some of these records for themselves throughout 400 years of city history. DORIS Commissioner Pauline Toole and Rossy Mendez, archivist and exhibit curator, discuss what New York has in its archives, and listeners share their answer to one question in the exhibit: what makes New York, New York? Image courtesy of NYC Municipal Archives; In the early 1900s, tour operators began using bi-level buses to shuttle visitors around the city. Tours typically included narrative provided by a guide and stops at important landmarks

Curator Rob Evans and Susquehanna Art Museum's Director of Exhibitions, Rachel O'Connor, join us to explore American Identity: Restoring the Artistic Legacy of the Susquehanna River. The conversation highlights a groundbreaking exhibition featuring more than 100 artworks and artifacts—some dating back to the Native Susquehannock people—that reveal the Susquehanna River as a powerful artistic muse long before the Hudson River School. In connection with the America 250 celebration, this discussion reexamines the river's enduring cultural, historical, and artistic impact on American identity.Dr. Christopher Warren, Chief Curator of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, also joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the history of World War I and why it still matters today. From the global forces that led to the war to its lasting political, cultural, and human consequences, Dr. Warren offers an accessible introduction to the Great War and the lessons it continues to hold for the modern world. The discussion also touches on the creation of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, rooted in a remarkable public effort to honor those who served and to preserve the war's legacy for future generations.

Native art isn't a relic. It's a dispatch from the present — and the Rockwell Museum's new exhibition, Native Now, makes that impossible to ignore.In this episode, host Joe Williams sits down with Amanda Lett, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Rockwell, and Randee Spruce, Seneca Nation artist and independent curator, to unpack one of the most significant contemporary Native American art exhibitions in the museum's 50-year history. Native Now brings together works spanning Indigenous landscapes, Native futurism, and the concept of “always becoming” — a phrase the curators chose specifically because it resists the idea that Native peoples and their stories are finished. The show features artists including Jeffrey Gibson, Virgil Ortiz, Wendy Red Star, and Theresa Baker, many of whose works appear publicly for the first time.Amanda and Randee speak candidly about what it meant to build a real curatorial partnership — one where the exhibition labels were written entirely from artists' own words, where themes were reshaped until they felt true rather than academic, and where the Seneca Nation's voice had a genuine seat at the table. This is a conversation about art, land, resilience, and what it looks like when a museum actually listens.

Two new exhibits featuring Native artists from across the state opens Tuesday at the Textile Center in Minneapolis. One exhibit, “TWO-SPIRIT STORIES”, brings together six different emerging, Two-Spirit artists to respond to the question: “What is your story?” Across their pieces, they offer diverse and intimate reflections on the prompt.The second exhibit features 11 Dakota and Anishinaabe artists. From beadwork to canoes and baskets, “Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations” highlights the vast breadth of Native and textile art in traditional and contemporary ways. Penny Kagigebi is the curator for community collaboration for “TWO-SPIRIT STORIES.” She is a direct descendant of the White Earth Ojibwe. Delina White is curator for “Mni Sóta: Traditions & Innovations” and is a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. She is also the founder of “IamAnishinaabe” fashion house as well as Native Nations Fashion Night. Kagigebi and White joined Minnesota Now for a conversation about their exhibits.

MICE это акроним и в подкасте мы с Кариной поговорили и про Meetings и про Incentives и про Conferences и, конечно же, про Exhibitions и все в Китае.Про то, насколько наш бизнес готов к Китаю и китайским реалиями, сложно ли выделяться на выставках, дорого ли возить сюда людей и к кому на выставках выстраиваются очереди.И конечно же подняли тему, можно ли в Китае получать сервис на 5 звезд везде и всегда, или эгалитарность вступает в конфликт с VIP-ожиданиями. А напоследок обсудили есть ли корреляция между неприятием Китая и нелюбовью к китайской кухне у некоторых гостей Поднебесной.Ссылка на статью:https://www.forbes.ru/spetsproekt/548238-nihao-po-planu-kak-sozdat-platformu-dla-razvitia-biznesa-s-kitaemМузыка: 王启文《老鼠愛大米》

A Brooklyn Museum show features more than 280 works from the groundbreaking Malian portrait photographer Seydou Keïta, including iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta's personal possessions, brought to life with unique insights from his family. Guest curator Catherine E. McKinley and Brooklyn Museum's photography curator Pauline Vermare discuss the exhibition, 'Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens,' on display through Sunday, May 17th. Self portrait by Seydou Keïta, courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum

This Spring, renowned Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are being celebrated by the Museum of Modern Art in a dual exhibition. 'Frida and Diego: The Last Dream,' looks at how Kahlo and Rivera represented a shift in the development of Mexican identity, art, and culture in the early 20th century. The show is presented in conjunction with the Metropolitan Opera, which is presenting 'El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,' an opera debuting this Spring that explores the relationship between Rivera and Kahlo through a fictional narrative. MoMA worked with the opera's set designer Jon Bausor to create unique setting for the art on view. Bausor discusses the process for designing this exhibit alongside Beverly Adams, MoMA curator of Latin American Art. 'Frida and Diego: The Last Dream' is on view through September 12. Photo by Robert Gerhardt via MoMA

For two years, the New Museum has been closed for major renovations. Tomorrow marks the re-opening of the downtown arts space after its multi-million dollar makeover. The museum is marking the opening with a new museum-wide exhibit, 'New Humans: Memories of the Future,' which will be free to the public on opening weekend. Museum director Lisa Phillips, who is stepping down from her role in April, and artistic director Massimiliano Gioni, discuss what to expect from the New Museum in 2026. Image: Tatsuo Ikeda, BRAHMAN: Chapter 4: Helix Granular Movement-6, 1979. Acrylic on paper, 15 1/2 × 15 1/2 in (39.37 × 39.37 cm). The Rachofsky Collection, Dallas, via The New Museum

Leonardo Drew is a Bridgeport-born, Brooklyn-based artist who has two exhibits in our area you can see, specifically about his work with paper. Drew discusses his story and three-decade career in art, and what interests him about paper as a material and inspiration for large-scale abstract pieces he calls "explosions". His work is on view at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich through May 10, and at Pace Prints beginning March 19 through April 25. Image courtesy of Pace Prints

Carol Bove is a Brooklyn-based artist who is receiving her first museum survey with an exhibit at the Guggenheim. The show displays work from over 25 years of her's career, including her drawings, massive steel sculptures, and pieces specifically inspired by the Guggenheim's rotunda. Bove and Guggenheim curator Katherine Brinson discuss the show, on view through August 2. Collection photo courtesy of The Guggenheim

The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters, as well as innovations in publishing and science. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library, "Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City," presents rare items from the NYPL's Library for the Performing Arts. Annemarie van Roessel, assistant curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, discusses what's on view, and the long history of magicians in New York. Image: A promotional photo of Harry Houdini. Courtesy of Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

The Whitney Biennial returns this year, surveying the contemporary American art landscape and featuring 56 artists, duos, and collectives. Whitney curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer preview the exhibit, which opens to the public on March 8. Multimedia still image from 'Sanhattan, 2025,' courtesy of the artist, Ignacio Gatica

From Tony, to Paulie, to Junior, the characters of The Sopranos are television legend. But just as iconic are the sets of the show. A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image gathers the archives of Sopranos creator David Chase, as well as sketches and designs behind some of the show's principal sets, including Dr. Melfi's office, the Soprano home, the Bada Bing strip club, and Satriale's Pork Store. Barbara Miller, museum deputy director for curatorial affairs, discusses the exhibit, 'Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos,' on view through May 31. Photograph by Courtesy of HBO