DayGlo Colors (encore)
This is an encore presentation of my episode about how DayGlo colors work and how they were developed by a pair of brothers in the 1930s. This spring has been very busy for me with responsibilities fo...
24 Apr 8min
The Salon des Refusés (encore)
In mid-19th century Paris, the prestigious Paris Salon, sanctioned by the Académie des Beaux-Arts, reigned as the art world's epicenter, acting as the primary gateway to artistic success. By 1863, mou...
20 Apr 8min
The Curious Case of Nat Tate (encore)
The art world is full of interesting characters. In so many ways, the artist‘s biography can be as important as their work. Nat Tate was an interesting character introduced to critics and tastemakers ...
17 Apr 6min
Artist Interview | Ian Capstick
Ian Capstick’s creative evolution spans from theatrical performance and prop making to a high-stakes career as a political pundit and creative director. After years of advocating for marginalized voic...
13 Apr 56min
Giotto | Ognissanti Madonna
Giotto di Bondone, born around 1267 near Florence, is widely recognized as a pivotal figure who transformed the trajectory of Western art by breaking away from the flat, spiritual symbolism of the Byz...
10 Apr 12min
Announcement: The Winner of Arts Madness 2026
Today, we’re going to look back at the winner of this year’s Arts Madness Tournament. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who has been listening and participating in the Tournament. This year wa...
6 Apr 40min
Codex Borgia
The Codex Borgia is a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican manuscript, a 36-foot folded document made of animal hide, dating from the 13th to early 16th centuries. Created by Indigenous peoples, likely in centr...
3 Apr 10min
Author Interview Kory Stamper | True Color
This week, I got to talk to Kory Stamper, author of True Color: The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color, exploring how color is a complex intersection of physics, physiology, and psychology....
30 Mar 56min
