Hosted by Betty Chen and Quinn Rose.
Quinn and Betty are two non-professional art enthusiasts who love art and want to learn more about it. They take turns researching interesting parts of art history and culture, and sharing those stories with each other.
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#81: Unfinished Work
November 9th, 2023 · 40 minutes
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?
#80: Science & Art (are not so different)
October 19th, 2023 · 41 minutes
Let's explore the connection between science and art! Artists who became scientists, scientists who became artists, and art that investigates that line.
#79: Indianapolis Museum of Art
September 28th, 2023 · 32 minutes
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.
#78: 2023 Biennale Architecttura
September 14th, 2023 · 51 minutes
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.
#77: Biennale Architecttura History
August 31st, 2023 · 48 minutes
Pictorial returns from summer break with an overview of the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice and some favorite exhibits from over the years.
#76: Deaccessioning
June 2nd, 2023 · 32 minutes
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.
#75: Liz Diller
May 12th, 2023 · 44 minutes
For Pictorial's diamond jubilee, we talk about the wide-ranging portfolio of architect and designer Liz Diller.
#74: Ruth Adler Schnee
April 28th, 2023 · 27 minutes
The fascinating biography and beautiful textiles of mid-century icon Ruth Adler Schnee.
#73: Art Authentication
April 13th, 2023 · 38 minutes
Betty explains how to prove a painting was created by Rubens (and how to prove a painting was not created by Peter Doig).
#72: Zines
March 23rd, 2023 · 30 minutes
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)