Episode #40: Shock Art: Sargent's Madame X (Season 4, Episode 1)

In our ninth season, in a topic suggested by you, our listeners, we’re uncovering the backstory behind some of the world’s most famed “cursed” objects in art, architecture, and archaeology. Today, we’re continuing with a deep dive into a tragic painting by a tortured artist: Edvard Munch’s The Dead Mother. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! Join my new audio course, "Breaking Barriers: Women of Renaissance Europe," launching July 1 on Avid.fm! SPONSORS: Wondrium: Enjoy a 14-day free trial with unlimited access The Zebra: Compare policies from every major provider insurance for free at the nation’s leading insurance comparison site for car and home insurance Warby Parker: Enjoy their Home Try-On program to order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for free for 5 days, with no obligation to buy Unidragon: Get 10% off a unique wooden puzzle with promo code "ART10" NordVPN: Use this link or coupon code “ARTCURIOUS” to get a 2-year plan plus additional month with a huge discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Surprise! We’re re-introducing our short-form series, “A Little Curious,” which will give you sweet snippets of bonus content on the “off” weeks between our normal episodes. In today’s episode, we’re going deep into sculpture. More specifically, ancient figurines of women--nice, rounded ladies-- and why they are so voluptuous. It’s time to get a little curious about body positivity, ice ages, making babies, and ancient sculpture. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Don’t forget to show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! SPONSORS: Woodstock Chimes: Use promo code “ARTCURIOUS” for a 15% discount on your order BetterHelp: Listeners enjoy 10% off your first month of counseling Unidragon: Get 10% off your purchase of a unique wooden puzzle with code ART10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Kesä 202115min

In our ninth season, in a topic suggested by you, our listeners, we’re uncovering the backstory behind some of the world’s most famed “cursed” objects in art, architecture, and archaeology. Today, we’re continuing with the ArtCurious debut of one of the greatest Spanish painters of all time—and his controversial painting that, some say, has driven people mad: Diego Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! SPONSORS: Indeed: Listeners get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post Wondrium: Enjoy a 14-day free trial with unlimited access! BetterHelp: Listeners enjoy 10% off your first month of counseling The Zebra: Compare policies from every major provider insurance for free at the nation’s leading insurance comparison site for car and home insurance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Kesä 202136min

Surprise! We’re re-introducing our short-form series, “A Little Curious,” which will give you sweet snippets of bonus content on the “off” weeks between our normal episodes. In today’s episode, we’re continuing our exploration of cave paintings, but we’re moving beyond France and Spain to tackle the oldest artworks in the world, found in Indonesia (and is the world’s oldest drawing from South Africa?). Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Don’t forget to show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! SPONSORS: Woodstock Chimes: Use promo code “ARTCURIOUS” for a 15% discount on your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Kesä 202111min

In our ninth season, in a topic suggested by you, our listeners, we’re uncovering the backstory behind some of the world’s most famed “cursed” objects in art, architecture, and archaeology. Today, we’re continuing with a highlight of American Renaissance sculpture with an “unauthorized” copy that chills many visitors: Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s Adams Memorial, and the so-called “Black Aggie.” Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Listeners enjoy 10% off your first month of counseling The Zebra: Compare policies from every major provider insurance for free at the nation’s leading insurance comparison site for car and home insurance Ana Luisa Jewelry: Enjoy 15% off all pieces of sustainable and chic jewelry Woodstock Chimes: Use promo code “ARTCURIOUS” for a 15% discount on your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today we’re thrilled to announce that I’ve created an audio course for those looking to explore the world of Renaissance Europe through the eyes of the women artists who thrived there. This course is called “Breaking Barriers: Women Artists of Renaissance Europe,” a 21-day course, broken up into daily episodes that are no longer than 10 minutes. And naturally, there are no pesky term papers or final exams to worry about-- just cool art history content that you won’t find anywhere else.  In this course, you'll get the satisfaction of learning about the Renaissance in-depth and with a greater capacity for understanding the limits and barriers to women seeking to work professionally in one of the most colorful eras of Western history. You'll become familiar with artists you've probably never heard of, all of whom made an incredible mark on art, but unlike traditional ArtCurious episodes, you'll be getting more content on a more frequent basis. In fact, you'll be getting an episode every day for three weeks. But just because you're getting a daily influx of information doesn't mean that it will be overwhelming because each episode will only be up to 10 minutes in length. You'll get to enjoy fun, information-packed audio that won't take a big bite out of your day.  We need to confirm there’s enough interest before production of this fantastic course starts, so if you’re a fan of ArtCurious and want to do something to support, sign up right now for “Breaking Barriers: Women Artists of Renaissance Europe” at avid.fm/jennifer. Register by June 7 for a special early buy-in price of just $21.99– and if we get enough interest the course will be available soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Touko 20212min

Surprise! We’re re-introducing our short-form series, “A Little Curious,” which will give you sweet snippets of bonus content on the “off” weeks between our normal episodes. In today’s episode, we’re jumping into cave paintings, often deemed the oldest of the old in art history--and while cave paintings sound, well, basic at the outset, we’re going to discover today why they are actually cool. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Don’t forget to show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! SPONSORS: NordVPN: Use this link or coupon code “ARTCURIOUS” to get a 2-year plan plus additional month with a huge discount Woodstock Chimes: Use promo code “ARTCURIOUS” for a 15% discount on your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Touko 202117min

In our ninth season, in a topic suggested by you, our listeners, we’re uncovering the backstory behind some of the world’s most famed “cursed” objects in art, architecture, and archaeology. Today, we’re continuing with an episode I nearly wrote four years ago, all about a long-cursed palace on Venice’s Grand Canal, inspiring to both Ruskin and Monet: the Palazzo Dario (Ca’ Dario). Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! SPONSORS: The Great Courses Plus: Enjoy a 14-day free trial with unlimited access Indeed: Listeners get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase BetterHelp: Listeners enjoy 10% off your first month of counseling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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