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Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages

Who Arted is art history and art education for everyone. While most art history podcasts focus on the traditional "fine art" we see in museums around the world, Who ARTed celebrates art in all of its forms and in terms anyone can understand. Each episode tells the story of a different artist and artwork including the traditional big names like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol along with lesser-known artists working in such diverse media as video game design, dance, the culinary arts,

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13:32

TLDR Tarsila do Amaral

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/09/22

Explore the life and work of Tarsila do Amaral, a foundational artist of Brazilian modernism and one of the most celebrated figures in Latin American art history. Born in 1886, Tarsila brought the avant-garde lessons of European Cubism back to her native Brazil, fusing them with local colors and themes to forge a completely new artistic identity for her country. This overview delves into her pivotal role in the Grupo dos Cinco (Group of Five) and the development of the Antropofagia (Cultural

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11:54

TLDR Illuminated Manuscripts

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/09/19

Illuminated manuscripts are the stunning, handcrafted books of the medieval world, created through a meticulous process in monastery workshops known as scriptoria. Scribes would copy text onto processed animal skin, or vellum, while artists known as illuminators added intricate illustrations and shimmering gold leaf. The term 'illuminated' comes from this dazzling use of gold and silver, which made the pages glitter like sacred objects. While gold provided the glimmer, the most precious material was

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13:25

Introducing If Objects Could Talk

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/09/18

I am putting a special bonus episode in the feed this week to share a new podcast from Getty. If Objects Could Talk is a great family friendly podcast that gives voice to art and artifacts so listeners can explore history in a whole new way. What dangers await Athena’s brave and loyal owl at the Greek marketplace? This Athenian coin shares his take on how money was made and used in ancient Greek city states—and how different states had different rules around the agora, or marketplace, that could

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12:20

TLDR Ibrahim El-Salahi | The Inevitable

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/09/15

My TLDR episodes are meant to be short and to the point with a few key facts to know about the artist and a look at one of their major works. This episode explores the life and work of Ibrahim El-Salahi, a pivotal figure in Sudanese and African modernism. Born in 1930 in Omdurman, Sudan, El-salahi's artistic journey began with the study of calligraphy under his father. After formal art training in Khartoum and at London's Slade School of Fine Art, he developed a unique visual language that blended

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11:50

TLDR Georgia O'Keeffe | Sky Above Clouds IV

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/09/12

My TLDR episodes give a short and sweet overview with a few interesting facts about a great artist.Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) stands as a foundational figure of American modernism, celebrated for her revolutionary contributions to art. Rising from a Wisconsin dairy farm to the forefront of the New York art world, her unique vision was shaped by the vast landscapes of Texas and, most famously, the American Southwest. O'Keeffe's relationship with photographer and gallerist Alfred Stieglitz, whom

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14:34

TLDR Claude Monet | Water Lilies

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/09/08

As it is back to school season, I thought I would try making a series of episodes that are short and to the point to give students and anyone else interested a quick overview of the artist. Each of my TLDR episodes will give a very brief overview of the artist, 5 interesting things to know about them and a little insight into one of their major works. Claude Monet was a central figure in the Impressionist movement. His childhood in the coastal town of Le Havre shaped his lifelong fascination

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12:43

TLDR Gerhard Richter | Betty

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/09/05

Gerhard Richter, born in Dresden, Germany, in 1932, is a towering figure in contemporary art, whose life and work were forged by the tumultuous history of 20th-century Germany. Growing up under the Nazi regime and later living in Communist East Germany, Richter's early artistic education was in the state-sanctioned style of socialist realism. In 1961, he escaped to West Germany, where his career began to flourish. Rejecting adherence to a single style, Richter has spent decades exploring the

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15:26

TLDR Georges Braque | Violin and Palette

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/09/01

Since it is back to school season, I thought I would make a series of episodes optimized for classrooms to give students a quick overview and a few interesting facts about an artist. I am labeling these episodes with TLDR and each of them will follow the same format. First, I will give a very quick bit of biographical information. Second I'll list 5 interesting facts about the artist. Finally I'll talk about one of the artist's works. This week I covered Georges Braque and his painting Violin and

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Eadweard Muybridge | The Horse in Motion

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/29

Pioneering 19th-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in capturing movement, which laid the foundation for modern cinema. After immigrating to the United States and gaining fame for his stunning landscape photographs of the American West, his career took a decisive turn in 1872. Muybridge was commissioned by railroad tycoon and former California governor Leland Stanford to settle a popular debate and a significant wager of $25,000. Stanford had bet that

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45:19

William Blake | The Ancient of Days

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/25

My guest this week is Mark Vernon, author of Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination. We discussed William Blake, the famous poet and visual artist known for his spiritually charged work. The piece we discussed was The Ancient of Days.Check out my other podcasts Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about

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16:07

Fun Facts About Clay and Ceramics

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/22

Today, I wanted to share an episode of my other podcast, Fun Facts Daily, with some interesting information about clay and ceramics. You'll learn what makes things blow up in the kiln and how to avoid it. The episode also covers interesting facts from ancient uses of ceramics to modern applications in smartphones and even space shuttles. Check out my other podcasts Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in

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37:36

Amalia Kussner | The Miniature Painter Revealed

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/18

My guest for this episode is Kathleen Langore, author of a new book about the artist, Amalia Kussner. She was a highly successful portrait artist who specialized in miniatures. Kussner drew her subjects in a realistic but soft and flattering style that left her patrons feel like she was giving them the best version of their likeness. Her miniature portraits were a big deal as she traveled to Europe painting for royalty.Pick up a copy of The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age

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10:58

Wayne Thiebaud | Pie a la Mode

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/15

Explore the life and work of celebrated American artist Wayne Thiebaud, known for his vibrant and textured paintings of everyday objects. Born in 1920, Thiebaud's early experiences as a sign painter and an apprentice animator at Walt Disney Studios shaped his understanding of visual communication and iconic forms. Though often associated with the Pop Art movement of the 1960s, Thiebaud’s approach was distinct. While artists like Andy Warhol embraced mechanical reproduction, Thiebaud celebrated the

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41:50

Man Ray | Ingres's Violin (encore)

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/11

Man Ray was a pioneer of cameraless photography. His signature technique was the "Rayograph" created by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper often manipulating them during exposure. Of course, that was not his only trick. Man Ray experimented with solarisation and in his piece Ingres's Violin, he painted on a photograph, then took another picture of the manipulated image.For this episode, my guests were Mark Small and Jack Shoulder, the writers of a new book Museum Bums: A Cheeky

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10:53

Amrita Sher-Gil | Bride's Toilet (encore)

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/08

Amrita Sher-Gil, born in 1913 to a Sikh aristocrat and a Hungarian-Jewish opera singer, was a trailblazing artist who blended European and Indian influences. After studying art in Paris and achieving early success at the Grand Salon, she returned to India in 1934. Though initially met with resistance due to her modern style, Sher-Gil's evocative portrayals of Indian life and her unique fusion of cultural traditions ultimately garnered critical acclaim. Her paintings, like the renowned "Bride's

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16:29

David Hockney | A Bigger Splash

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/04

Explore the life and work of David Hockney, one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Born in Yorkshire in 1937, Hockney's rebellious spirit and prodigious talent were evident from his early days at the Royal College of Art. His move to Los Angeles in 1964 marked a pivotal moment, as he swapped the grey skies of England for the bright, constant sunlight of California. This new environment inspired his most iconic motifs, including pristine swimming pools, modernist

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11:06

Edvard Munch | The Scream (encore)

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/08/01

As a young adult, Edvard Munch studied art. He was influenced early on by the Impressionists, but he really came into his own when he began using painting as a way of expressing his inner struggles. He is best known today for his expressionistic works like The Scream. Interestingly The Scream is not about a person screaming. The tormented figure in the painting is actually suffering an anxiety attack and overwhelmed by the din or the noise of the world around him. The specific look of the figure may

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52:09

I'm Not Your Muse: Uncovering the Overshadowed...

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/07/28

My guests this week were the author and illustrator of the fantastic book I’M NOT YOUR MUSE: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries. I spoke with Lori Zimmer and Maria Krasinski about the artists they discovered and the process of creating the book. I'm Not Your Muse tells the stories of thirty-one female artists whose achievements have largely been underappreciated. Find the book on Amazon or wherever you get your books. Related episodes: Frida Kahlo Amrita

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Kwakwaka’wakw artist | Eagle Transformation Mask...

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/07/25

The transformation mask is a carved and painted sculpture, a status symbol, a costume element and a simple machine all at once. Pulling the strings on the mask allows the wearer to move parts that effectively animate the mask and bring it to life in front of the gathered crowd. Kwakwaka’wakw artists created a number of different masks representing different figures.Check out my other podcasts Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you

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55:58

The Woman with Fifty Faces

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages ·

2025/07/21

This week, I have an interview with the author and illustrtor behind a new graphic novel that tackles the story of Maria Lani who convinced over 50 prominent artists to make her portrait. Dozens of artists including Matisse, Derain, and Chagall created portraits of Lani so they could be used in a movie that was never actually produced. When Lani and the collection disappeared, many were left to wonder if the whole thing was an elaborate con to steal masterpieces from Paris's greatest modern artists

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