In the wake of the #metoo and Black Lives Matter movements, art museums began publicly touting their dedication to diversity. In this episode, we hear from two arts journalists about whether there are actually more artworks by women and people

Episode 6: The Reckoning

Oct 21st, 2022 42m 25s

Today, Carl Andre lives in the same apartment where Ana fell to her death. Helen investigates and grapples with what his not guilty verdict means and chips away at the silence the art world has used to protect both Andre and itself.If you’d li

Episode 2: What the Wall Label Doesn’t Tell You

Sep 23rd, 2022 43m 23s

Following Ana’s death, police take Carl in for questioning. He has scratches on his face. His story is inconsistent, yet he maintains his innocence. In this episode, we rewind and take a look back at Carl’s history and his relationship with Ana

Episode 1: The Haunting

Sep 23rd, 2022 44m 37s

In 1980s Manhattan, a young Cuban artist named Ana Mendieta made a name for herself as a rising star in the art world. Her turbulent marriage to the older and well-established sculptor Carl Andre raised eyebrows. One September night, Carl calle

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From The Professor: Hunting for the Mafia's Missing Masterpiece

Mar 27th, 2024 40m 12s

William Veres is in trouble. He's been arrested following the largest ever investigation by the Italian police’s art squad. They accuse him of running an $40 million art-smuggling ring with ties to the Sicilian mafia – charges that could get hi

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Lost Hills: The Dark Prince (Season 3)

Jun 12th, 2023 9m 53s

Sharing a preview of Lost Hills Season 3: The Dark Prince. Host Dana Goodyear takes a deep dive into the surf world to explore the legacy of Malibu’s Dark Prince: Miki Dora. A surfer known for his style, grace and aggression, he ruled Malibu fr

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From Queen of the Con: The Rich Girl

Feb 6th, 2023 43m 57s

Here's a preview from another podcast we think you'll like, Queen of the Con. Danielle Miller lived a privileged ‘Gossip Girl’ lifestyle growing up in Manhattan and attending a fancy private school. Her mom was a Rockette; her dad was president

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From Deep Cover: Never Seen Again

Jan 30th, 2023 15m 6s

Sharing a preview of Deep Cover: Never Seen Again the story of two young women, living on opposite sides of the country, who went missing at almost the exact same time. Seven years later, their stories collided when one woman resurfaced – posin

Death of an Artist LIVE - December 4th

Nov 28th, 2022 1m 17s

This weekend, join Helen Molesworth and Patricia Margarita Hernández for a conversation about Death of an Artist and the legacy of Ana Mendieta. Moderated by producer Maria Luisa Tucker, who also joins to answer behind-the-scenes questions abou

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Bad Women: The Blackout Ripper

Nov 18th, 2022 18m 23s

Here’s a preview of Bad Women: The Blackout Ripper. Over a single week in February 1942, a sadistic serial killer stalked London’s bomb-ravaged streets – hunting for victims in the bars and clubs of the city’s West End theater district. In his

Episode 5: The Silencing

Oct 14th, 2022 40m 23s

Carl Andre is acquitted. Decades later, the art world remains divided about his innocence. In order to protect Carl, the art world maintained a strict separation between the art and the artist and used silence to preserve the status quo. But a

Episode 4: The Genius Problem

Oct 7th, 2022 43m 21s

Carl stands trial for the murder of Ana Mendieta. His defense ruthlessly attacks Ana, using her artwork against her, and rests heavily on his prestige in the art world. Helen reveals her personal connection to Carl Andre and his work, and how i

Episode 3: The Feminist Cabal

Sep 30th, 2022 38m 12s

Ana’s art engaged with her identity as a Cuban female artist. She worked hard to be recognized in a world dominated by white men. After her death, Ana’s friends and family demand an investigation. Many of the most powerful members of the art wo

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Introducing Death of an Artist: The Story of Ana Mendieta and Carl Andre

Aug 26th, 2022 3m 5s

Coming Sept 23: For more than 35 years, accusations of murder shrouded one of the art world’s most storied couples: Was the famous sculptor Carl Andre involved in the death of his up-and-coming artist wife Ana Mendieta? Host Helen Molesworth re

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Teaser: Death of An Artist

1 Jun 8th, 2022 1m 10s

An Epilogue: Live from A.I.R. Gallery

Dec 20th, 2022 38m 21s

A live audience and curator Patricia Margarita Hernandez join Helen at the A.I.R. gallery in this epilogue to the series. The conversation moves from generational shifts in the artworld to Helen’s own Robin Hood fantasy – and ends with some pus

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