Best Latest News For Visual Artists Podcasts (2025)

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Studio Museum in Harlem, Grand Egyptian Museum, Stanley Spencer 1:08:25

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Studio Museum in Harlem, Grand Egyptian Museum, Stanley Spencer As the Studio Museum in Harlem opens in its first ever purpose-built space, a new building by the architects Adjaye Associates, The Art Newspaper’s editor-in-chief in the Americas, Ben Sutton, speaks to Thelma Golden, the museum’s director, and Ben Sutton then gives reviews the buildin…

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David Szalay on winning the Booker Prize for his novel ‘Flesh’ 5:46

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The Booker Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards, given annually to a single novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. This year’s winner is David Szalay's novel, “Flesh.” Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - h…

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‘The Gales of November’ explores the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and the legend it inspired 8:43

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This week marks 50 years since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank while crossing Lake Superior. The shipwreck, which killed all 29 men aboard, became the most well-known wreck to ever occur on the Great Lakes. William Brangham recently spoke with the author of a new book that explores both the tragedy and the enduring legend it inspired. PBS News is sup…

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From St. Louis to New York: The Global Jazz Legacy of Ronnie Burrage 30:52

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, host Saskhia Menendez welcomes the legendary Ronnie Burrage world-renowned drummer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and professor at CUNY Brooklyn College for an in-depth and inspiring conversation straight from New York City. With over 52 years of professional performan…

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Auction of Bob Ross paintings aims to fill funding gaps for public broadcasting 6:08

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More than 30 years after his death, the work of artist and public television icon Bob Ross continues to engage audiences across the world. When Congress rescinded $1.1 billion allocated for public broadcasting, Bob Ross Inc. saw an opportunity to help fill some of the funding shortfall by auctioning 30 of his paintings. Deema Zein reports for our a…

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In new book, Michael McFaul explores the global fight between autocracy and democracy 8:04

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The former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, has been analyzing the rise of autocracies and the threats they pose to democracy for decades. Amna Nawaz sat down with McFaul to discuss his new book, “Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fu…

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MFA Boston returns enslaved artist’s work to his heirs, Wifredo Lam, Ghirlandaio’s Adoration of the Magi 1:09:59

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The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, US, has agreed to return two works from 1857 by the enslaved 19th-century potter David Drake to his present-day descendants. By the terms of the contract, one vessel will remain on loan to the museum for at least two years. The other—known as the “Poem Jar”—has been purchased back by the museum from the heir…

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Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ sparks discussion about nuclear threats 7:56

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This week’s top-streaming film on Netflix tackles a long-running Hollywood theme. The threat of a nuclear attack and the discourse around "A House of Dynamite" has struck a nerve with audiences and with military defense experts. Geoff Bennett spoke with the film's writer, Noah Oppenheim, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. A warning: this segm…

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Kripa: Second Chapter – Embracing Passion, Growth & Music 22:31

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Send us a text Kripa’s journey has always been about healing, bridging the worlds of science and art. As a board-certified child neurologist, she cared for families in their most vulnerable moments, finding purpose at the crossroads of medicine and humanity. Yet music, her first language, has always been her true compass. From childhood, singing wa…

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Hustle & Vision: Stephen Hudson on Music, Media, and Innovation 21:25

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Send us a text Stephen “Hustle” Hudson is a Washington, D.C. native and innovative force in music, television, and entertainment business. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and a Master’s in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. With over a decade of experience in the music and television i…

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New book ‘Injustice’ explores Trump’s decade-long effort to politicize DOJ 8:28

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In their new book, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalists Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis offer an investigation into the unraveling of the U.S. Justice Department. They reveal how, under Donald Trump, the nation’s top law enforcement agency was transformed from an institution built to protect the rule of law into one pressured to protect the president. …

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Musician S.G. Goodman on finding inspiration in her rural upbringing 7:45

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Singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman has been hailed as one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the American South in recent years. Raised in the small river town of Hickman, Kentucky, Goodman blends country, rock and folk into songs that wrestle with faith, identity and the meaning of home. Geoff Bennett spoke with her for our arts and culture…

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A previously unseen Renoir masterpiece heads to auction after rediscovery 1:59

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A previously unknown work by one of the great French impressionists has come to light and will soon go on the auction block. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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‘Morbidly Curious’ explores the fascination with horror movies and the macabre 5:13

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On Halloween night, chances are you'll be watching something spooky, and you’re far from alone. Horror is the fastest-rising film genre in the U.S., more than quadrupling its market share in the past decade. The new book, "Morbidly Curious," delves into our fascination with the macabre, arguing that a little fright might be good for us. Stephanie S…

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Gauguin “fake” is real, Mrinalini Mukherjee and her circle, Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s head piece 58:52

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The authenticity of the final self-portrait by Paul Gauguin, made in 1903 and housed in the Kunstmuseum in Basel, was earlier this year called into question. Now, the museum has completed its promised analysis, and confirmed that the painting is not a fake and is by Gauguin. Ben Luke talks to The Art Newspaper’s special correspondent, Martin Bailey…

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Ben Folds on taking a stand for artistic freedom after Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover 7:35

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Ben Folds’ piano-powered pop music earned him a cult following and made him one of the most respected songwriters of his generation. He also held an influential role in classical music as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra. Folds resigned after President Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center. Amna Nawaz spoke with him for our seri…

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Jonathan Karl explores Trump’s focus on retribution in new book 7:37

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In his new book, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl offers a behind-the-scenes look at key moments on the 2024 campaign trail that ended one party's hold on the White House and brought another back to power. Geoff Bennett sat down with Karl to discuss "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America." PBS News is …

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Sudan’s cultural heritage becomes a casualty in its civil war 8:05

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Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Over three years, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed, and nearly 13 million have been forced from their homes. But the destruction of Sudan’s cultural heritage has drawn far less attention. Jeffrey Brown rep…

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Abby Phillip explores the political legacy of Jesse Jackson in ‘A Dream Deferred’ 8:00

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Rev. Jesse Jackson is a towering figure in the civil rights movement, but his political legacy is less often remembered. The issues he championed in the 1980s still echo in today’s politics, and his influence is the subject of Abby Phillip’s new book, "A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power." Geoff Bennett sat down …

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A look at 50 years of the News Hour 10:36

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The News Hour has been marking our own milestone this week, the 50th anniversary of this program. Stephanie Sy has a look at the program's beginnings, its evolution over the years and how our journalism has both grown and stayed consistent with the original ideas behind the broadcast. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fu…

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Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir exposes abuse by powerful men 12:48

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A new book tells the story of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, one of many victims of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year. Her posthumous memoir explores her resilience while also revealing new details about the abuse she suffered at the hands of powerful figures. Amna Nawaz has that story. And a warning, this report …

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Louvre heist: the fallout, RoseLee Goldberg on the Performa Biennial, Wayne McGregor on his new installation 1:15:05

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It is an event that has shocked the world and prompted a national reckoning in France: the robbery of eight jewels from the Apollo Gallery of the Louvre last Sunday. Ben Luke talks to Anaël Pigeat, editor-at-large of The Art Newspaper France and journalist at Paris Match, and Dale Berning Sawa, a regular contributor to The Art Newspaper, about the …

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Nicholas Sparks teams up with M. Night Shyamalan to co-author supernatural love story 8:04

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Nicholas Sparks, author of "The Notebook" and "A Walk to Remember," has built a career writing love stories that explore the resilience of the human heart. His latest novel, "Remain," was co-written with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and blends Sparks’s trademark romance with Shyamalan’s sense of mystery and the supernatural. Geoff Bennett sat down …

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In ‘Independent,’ Karine Jean-Pierre says the two-party system isn’t working 9:01

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Karine Jean-Pierre has spent most of her career as a Democrat, working on four presidential campaigns and serving in the Obama and Biden administrations. But her days as a member of the Democratic Party are over and that’s the focus of her new book, “Independent." Amna Nawaz sat down with Jean-Pierre to discuss the book and why she left the party. …

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Ai Weiwei’s ‘Camouflage’ art installation reflects on FDR’s Four Freedoms 7:58

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A public art initiative marking the 80th anniversary of the U.N. is inviting artists to examine the state of democracy and social justice. The first featured artist is Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei, whose blend of art and activism has long focused on human rights. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art …

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Building Empowered Artists: Inside Intercept Music with Jesse Flores 32:19

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Send us a text This week on Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we sit down with Jesse Flores, Vice President of Artist and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music — a seasoned music executive with over two decades of experience shaping the business of independent artistry. From his early days at Universal Music Group and PolyGram Group Distribution t…

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Frieze in London, Hypha Studios and Renoir’s drawing for The Great Bathers 55:03

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Amid much debate about the health of the art market, Frieze is back in London, with its two fairs, Frieze London and Frieze Masters. Ben Luke talks to The Art Newspaper’s art market editor, Kabir Jhala, about the mood in the big tents in Regent’s Park. Beyond Frieze, of course, is a vast parallel art world, with thousands of unrepresented artists a…

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Former Justice Anthony Kennedy on political division and the state of the Supreme Court 10:27

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Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy served on the nation’s highest court for three decades. He was often described as the swing vote in landmark decisions from marriage equality to campaign finance. It’s a label he’s long resisted, even years after his 2018 retirement. He explained why when he sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss his new…

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Documentary argues George Orwell’s greatest fears are materializing 8:28

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George Orwell's writings warning of the dangers of totalitarian and authoritarian states gave the English language the term "Orwellian." A new documentary called "Orwell: 2+2=5” argues that Orwell's greatest fears are coming true. William Brangham talked with director Raoul Peck about his new film, which is in theaters nationwide. PBS News is suppo…

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Author and humanitarian Mitch Albom on love, hope and second chances 9:15

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Mitch Albom is a sports writer turned author turned benefactor who puts love and hope at the center of nearly everything he does. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang meets up with Albom to talk about his latest book, his writing process and giving back. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. …

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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on stage in Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ 8:15

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It's a classic of theater that continues to be taken on by top actors and still resonates with audiences. “Waiting for Godot” mixes despair and comedy to raise questions about the meaning of life. Now, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, two actors who are great friends, are doing their waiting on Broadway. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has the…

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Collection of Virginia Woolf’s lost stories published nearly 80 years after her death 5:39

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A remarkable literary discovery has thrilled readers of the late, great British writer Virginia Woolf. More than 80 years after her death, a new book has been published this week. It's a collection of three comic stories written eight years before her first novel appeared. Malcolm Brabant reports from England for our arts and culture series, CANVAS…

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Nigerian Modernism, Tehran’s art scene after the war, Wayne Thiebaud’s Cakes 1:05:48

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Tate Modern continues to explore the histories of Modern art beyond the European and North American canons that were once its focus. This week it opened the exhibition Nigerian Modernism, and The Art Newspaper’s digital editor, Alexander Morrison, speaks to the show’s co-curator, Osei Bonsu, and to one of the 50 artists in the exhibition, Jimoh Bur…

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Ian McEwan’s ‘What We Can Know’ depicts life in a world ravaged by climate change 6:14

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Imagine the impact of climate change is irreversible, and decades of flooding, famine, pandemics and war have upended life on earth. That world is explored in Ian McEwan's new novel, “What We Can Know.” Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown sat down with the Booker Prize-winning novelist for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is suppor…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on building inclusive communities 3:19

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PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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Who made ancient Egyptian art? Plus, Michaelina Wautier, Robert Rauschenberg’s Bed 1:13:54

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A new exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK, called Made in Ancient Egypt, reveals untold stories of the people behind a host of remarkable objects, and the technology and techniques they used. The Art Newspaper’s digital editor, Alexander Morrison visits the museum to take a tour with the curator, Helen Strudwick. One of the great …

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Museums and ethics, Fra Angelico in Florence, Cornelia Parker’s PsychoBarn 1:08:45

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The Art Newspaper’s chief contributing editor, Gareth Harris, has just published a new book, Towards the Ethical Art Museum, which explores a range of issues affecting museums in the 21st century, from questions of provenance and restitution to funding and governance and responsibilities to staff and the communities the museums serve. He joins Ben …

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Musicianary: Stephen Michael Niewind on Music, Ministry, and Mission 35:31

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Send us a text On this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we reconnect with local Christian musician Stephen Michael Niewind, who calls himself a “musicianary” — a musician on a mission from God. First interviewed in 2012, Stephen shares how his faith and music have shaped a lifelong journey of ministry and performance. Hear Stephen talk…

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Sonic & Visual Alchemy: Robert Alexander on Audio, Design, and Multi-Sensory Brand Experiences 17:05

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Send us a text On this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we sit down with Robert Alexander, renowned Audio Alchemist and Founder, alongside a multi-dimensional creative professional specializing in graphic design, sound design, and music wellness. Together, they explore how sound, design, and wellness converge to create immersive, multi…

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Kerry James Marshall, National Gallery expansion, Picasso’s Three Dancers 1:26:43

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Kerry James Marshall: The Histories at the Royal Academy of Arts in London is the largest ever European retrospective of the work of the US artist and has been greeted with universal critical acclaim. Ben Luke takes a tour of the exhibition with Mark Godfrey, its curator, and visits a related exhibition of Marshall’s graphic novel project, Rythm Ma…

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Artist Development Unlocked with David from Dcypher Studios 19:27

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Send us a text The term “artist development” gets thrown around a lot in the music industry — but what does it really mean? Building a sustainable music career takes more than just talent. It requires strategy, relationships, community, and a deep understanding of the business behind the art. Hosted by David, founder of Dcypher Studios and former m…