ArtCurious Podcast

by Jennifer Dasal/ArtCurious
Think art history is boring? Think again. It's weird, funny, mysterious, enthralling, and liberating. Join us as we cover the strangest stories in art. Is the Mona Lisa fake? Did Van Gogh actually kill himself? And why were the Impressionists so great? Subscribe to us here, and follow us at www.artcuriouspodcast.com for further information and fun extras. © 2023 Jennifer Dasal

Episode #118: Modern Love--Marina Abramović and Ulay

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love.Today: it’s our season finale, and my absolute favorite (tear-jerking!) story of the season: the epic love-and-lost story of Marina Abramović and Ulay.Please …

Episode #117: Modern Love--Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Part 2

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love.Today: we’ve re-recorded and updated our original Season 1 double-header on Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Check out their story here. Note that …

Episode #116: Modern Love--Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Part 1

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love.Today: we’ve re-recorded and updated our original Season 1 double-header on Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Check out their story here. Part two …

Episode #115: Modern Love--Hans (Jean) Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love.Today: it’s one of the most collaborative, creative couples of the century— meet Hans (Jean) Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp.Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our …

Author Interview: Annie Cohen-Salal and "Picasso the Foreigner"

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I’ve been waiting to share this amazing conversation that I enjoyed earlier this spring with author Annie Cohen-Salal, all about her wonderful new book, Picasso the Foreigner (translated by Sam Taylor).Before Picasso became Picasso—the iconic artist now celebrated as one of France’s leading figures—he was constantly surveilled by the French police. Amid political tensions in the spring of 1901, he was flagged as an anarchist by the security services—the …

Episode #114: Modern Love--Remedios Varo and Gerardo Lizarraga

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love.Today: let’s get to know artists Remedios Varo and her first husband, Gerardo Lizzaraga.Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and …

Author Interview: Michael Finkel on "The Art Thief"

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I absolutely loved this new book by author and journalist Michael Finkel, and I didn't want to wait any longer to share it with you. Finkel's latest book, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession, is about the world's most prolific art thief-- and believe me, his story is stranger than fiction.If you’re anything like me, you love art-- and you also love …

Episode #113: Modern Love--Lee Miller and Man Ray (Season 13, Episode 6)

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love.Today: we’re homing in on the early years of Lee Miller, model and photographer, and her years spent with surrealist Man Ray.Please SUBSCRIBE …

Episode #112: Modern Love--Robert Rauschenberg, with Cy Twombly and Jasper Johns (Season 13, Episode 5)

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love.Today: we’re homing in on the love affairs of Robert Rauschenberg, moving from Cy Twombly and on to Jasper Johns—a series of relationships …

Episode #111: Modern Love--Dora Maar and Pablo Picasso

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love.Today: we’re discussing the lives and loves of Pablo Picasso and Dora Maar. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and …