Episodes
Published 01/12/24
Pictorial is laid to rest with something we've never done before: follow-up.
Published 01/12/24
In their penultimate episode, Quinn and Betty discuss some enduring symbols in Palestinian art and examine a few prominent contemporary pieces.
Published 12/29/23
The discussion of Aboriginal art continues with contemporary artists!
Published 12/21/23
Betty walks Quinn through highlights from the history of Aboriginal Australian art, including the longest continual art practice in the world.
Published 12/01/23
What does it mean to not finish a work of art? What does it mean to have the choice to finish it taken away from you?
Published 11/09/23
Let's explore the connection between science and art! Artists who became scientists, scientists who became artists, and art that investigates that line.
Published 10/19/23
Years after a controversial job posting sought to preserve the Indianapolis Museum of Art's "core, white" audience, the museum has finally hired a new director. Quinn and Betty discuss saying the quiet part loud and making change in museums.
Published 09/28/23
Part 2 of our Venice Biennale Architecture series! We look at this year's entries, featuring stunning art, works pushing the boundaries of what architecture is, and a Facebook rant.
Published 09/14/23
Pictorial returns from summer break with an overview of the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice and some favorite exhibits from over the years.
Published 08/31/23
Quinn and Betty examine deaccessioning (specifically in the context of museums selling art) and then get distracted by how hard getting rid of anything is.
Published 06/02/23
For Pictorial's diamond jubilee, we talk about the wide-ranging portfolio of architect and designer Liz Diller.
Published 05/12/23
The fascinating biography and beautiful textiles of mid-century icon Ruth Adler Schnee.
Published 04/28/23
Betty explains how to prove a painting was created by Rubens (and how to prove a painting was _not_ created by Peter Doig).
Published 04/13/23
Let's talk about zines! What are they? Where did they come from? Where did they go? How hard is it to make your own? (this is foreshadowing)
Published 03/23/23
Museums typically preserve and restore art using the best technology available to them, but what about when decay is part of the piece?
Published 02/23/23
Local contemporary art enthusiasts learn about extremely contemporary art.
Published 02/10/23
We are distressed. (Part 2 of 2)
Published 01/27/23
We are concerned. (Part 1 of 2)
Published 01/12/23
An art historian recently discovered that a Mondrian painting has been hung upside down for decades. How does something like that happen, and what made them realize the mistake?
Published 12/01/22
After Lynn Goldsmith took photos of Prince, she gave Andy Warhol permission to make an illustration. However, she had no idea that he made a series of illustrations. Now she has a case in front of the Supreme Court that may shape the future of copyright.
Published 11/18/22
Presidential portraits! Why are so many so boring and a few actually quite interesting? How does Pikachu fit in to this? Let's find out.
Published 11/03/22
Well, there was a fun TikTok trend about everyone's favorite art pieces, but then the sound got taken down and all the videos are unavailable now, so you're going to have to take our word for it. I mean it's fine, we link to all the art, but still. Rude.
Published 09/30/22
Betty and Quinn return after a brief hiatus to discuss the life and work of JMW Turner... the father of Modernism?
Published 09/14/22
Quinn walks Betty through the life, work, and hot takes of the iconic painter Keith Haring.
Published 06/21/22