This Spooktacular episode is the finale of my October trilogy. We’re closing out the month with the scariest topic of all – haunted art. From artwork that will burn your house down to sculptures that are out for blood. To discuss this terrifyin

47 | Art History in Harry Potter - alchemy and the medieval

Oct 22nd, 2019 56m 16s

We’re turning our attention to the magical side of art history. When we think of the Harry Potter series, whether it’s the books or films, a very specific aesthetic comes to mind. J.K. Rowling’s world is full of castles, cauldrons, and cloaks.

46 | Posthuman art – the future is here

Oct 10th, 2019 27m 2s

We’re pushing the boundaries of what it means to be human in posthuman art. When the human organism is not entirely organic anymore what do we define as human and when does it become machine? We’ll answer this along with the basics - what is th

45 | Monuments - tale as old as time

Aug 19th, 2019 1h 11m

Presidents, and generals, and mountains. Oh my! After realizing the wide scope of monuments, Erin and I look at the history of American monuments from the 19th century onward. We talk about the concept of monuments and their permanence. Plus, I

44 | Isn't it Romantic...

Aug 9th, 2019 37m 44s

I’m answering the age-old question: what is Romanticism? The word romantic is used to describe everything from movies to greeting cards. But what does it mean when describing art? Specifically, when using the capital “R” Romantic. Get ready for

43 | a History of Still Life

Jul 15th, 2019 43m 7s

In this episode, Erin and I discuss another art history classic. If you only think of flowers and fruit when you think of still life you’ve only heard the basics. We look back to ancient still lifes, follow them through their heyday in the 17th

42 | Exhibit Revisit - Degenerate Art

Jul 6th, 2019 31m 3s

In the summer of 1937, two art exhibits were on display in Munich, Germany. One glorified the German state while the other was created with the intention of shaming and debasing the artwork on display. The art included in the latter now has the

41 | Iconoclasm - Not Such Ancient History

Jun 18th, 2019 45m 7s

When I say Iconoclasm, you may immediately start thinking of faceless sculptures and the Byzantine Empire. But what if I today you that Iconoclasm is still alive and practiced today? Erin and I give you a short history lesson behind the movemen

40 | Destination: Art - Marfa

Jun 4th, 2019 35m 17s

Once an abandon military base in West Texas, Marfa is now a modern-day art pilgrimage site. Thanks to artist Donald Judd the Chinati Foundation unites art, buildings, and the natural environment. I visited the site and traveled to the Judd Foun

39 | When You See Color Differently

May 13th, 2019 35m 56s

What happens when you’re colorblind in the art world? A look at artists and an art historian who work with colorblindness. My guest this episode is Assistant Professor of Art History at Manhattan College (and my former professor), Marisa Lerer.

38 | This Art Will Make You Sick

May 2nd, 2019 49m 12s

Erin and I talk about a subject that fascinates us both – infectious diseases in art history. Inspired by “This Podcast Will Kill You,” we sip a quarantini and discuss the depiction of four major diseases throughout the history of art and look

37 | Exhibit Revisit - No U-Turn

Apr 20th, 2019 35m 21s

We’re back with another Exhibit Revisit episode. This time we’re looking at the China Avant-Garde exhibit of 1989 (otherwise known as “No U-Turn”) at the National Art Museum in Beijing. This exhibit was a watershed moment between two phases of

36 | Half the Picture with Carmen Hermo

Mar 13th, 2019 46m 53s

What’s art history without the inclusion of female artists? My guest explains why a complete picture of history is impossible when you view it through the dominant narrative instead of hearing a plurality of voices. Associate Curator, Elizabeth

35 | Dan Gilroy on Velvet Buzzsaw

Feb 28th, 2019 35m 25s

In this special episode of the podcast, I speak with Dan Gilroy about his latest movie, Velvet Buzzsaw. Set in the contemporary art world of L.A., the film follows 8 characters through the discovery of an outsider artist’s secret body of work,

34 | Creating a Successful For-Profit Gallery

Feb 20th, 2019 37m 39s

I have Catherine Couturier on the podcast to talk about the ins and outs of running a for-profit art gallery. Having worked in the non-profit sector, I was curious about how this industry operated, and Catherine delivered. We get into the chall

33 | Americana the Beautiful

Feb 8th, 2019 34m 49s

A listener suggestion episode! What is Americana? Stephanie delves into our complicated national identity to discover how its shaped art history. We look at the period of the 1920s to 1940s as the origin of this distinct style. From Abstraction

32 | Blockbuster Exhibits

Jan 17th, 2019 37m 23s

I have Erin back on the podcast to help me define what makes a blockbuster exhibit (not the extinct video store). Will look at when they came into vogue and why museums seem to rely on them more and more. Are these money makers making art museu

31 | Recording History - how art history textbooks are made

Jan 7th, 2019 33m 35s

What goes into creating an art history textbook? That’s what I wanted to find out in today’s episode. I’m speaking with Dr. Michael Cothren, editor of the Stokstad survey textbooks. Michael and I spoke about finding the balance between writing

30 | Exhibit Pre-Game - Walls Turned Sideways at CAMH

Dec 23rd, 2018 33m 41s

This episode features curator Risa Puleo and the exhibit Walls Turned Sideways: Artists Confront the Justice System at the Contemporary Art Museum Houston. From profiling to incarceration, Risa takes us through each step of the criminal justice

29 | Artist as Genius - myth vs reality

Dec 10th, 2018 40m 5s

I’ve got Erin back on the podcast to help me dissect the idea of the “artist as genius.” Since the rise of Romanticism in the 19th century, artists have been handed the baggage of genius. It’s common to hear tales of illegal activities and deba

28 | Destination: Art - Teotihuacan

Nov 28th, 2018 38m 9s

This August I took a trip to Mexico City. The museums and food were great but there was one site I couldn’t wait to see. Almost an hour outside of the city sits the remains of Teotihuacan. I knew a little about the site but wanted to talk with

27 | Exhibit Revisit - The West as America

Nov 19th, 2018 34m 47s

An Exhibit Revisit episode just in time for Thanksgiving. The time of year when we gather with family, eat too much food, and maybe think about our nation’s founding. So how about we discuss that here with a 1991 exhibit organized by the Nation

26 | Black Mountain College

Oct 22nd, 2018 36m 46s

Today we’re going back to school and learning about Black Mountain College. Kate Averett, from the Black Mountain College Museum, and Professor Eva Diaz, from Pratt Institute, join me to flesh out the history of the college. We discuss the famo

25 | Wendel White - documenting the past in the present

Sep 27th, 2018 30m 13s

The one in which Stephanie talks with Wendel White about photography, archives, and finding the events of the past still very alive in the present. We discuss his series: “Schools for the Colored,” “Red Summer,” and “Manifest.” Wendel White is

24 | Public vs Private - how museums are made

Sep 10th, 2018 41m 40s

After a short break – I’m back! And I’ve got one of my favorite guest hosts returning to help me discuss public and private museums. Erin and I touch on the history of how a museum’s collection is formed and then jump into the public vs private