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Art Slice - A Palatable Serving of Art History

Stephanie Dueñas & Russell Shoemaker / Art Slice
Art History
Yasuo Kuniyoshi
Mary Cassatt
Wanda Gág
Cultural Identity
Whodunit
Rosa Rolanda
Japanese Folk Art
American Immigration
Folklore
Professional Native Indian Artists, Inc.
Frida Kahlo
Millions Of Cats
Fairy Tales
Miguel Covarrubias
José Guadalupe Posada
Art Education
Fascism
Violeta Parra
The Great Depression

Irreverent Deep Dives into Art & Art History - by artists and art historian Stephanie Dueñas and Russell Shoemaker.

No gatekeeping, privilege, or that cognitive fog called ‘art speaking.'

Follow along with the images we discuss on our Youtube page, artslicepod.com, @artslicepod on Instagram.

Get bonus content and support the show at www.patreon.com/artslicepod

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Latest Episodes

WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8yA2GXtxzM

☠️¡We are back with a little follow-up to our La Catrina episode from a couple of years back!☠️

A little refresher: La Catrina is THE iconic calavera (skull) brought to us by Mexican printmake... more

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Listeners! We're still cooking up Part 2 of our Hieronymus Bosch x Keith Haring series, BUTT in the meantime we've got something else to tide you over: a little jaunt through art history and we cannot stress this enough, it’s so much . . . hotter tha... more

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WeReee bAcK ~~~ diving into not one but TWO monumental works by TWO monumental artists—Hieronymus Bosch's enigmatic triptych "The Garden of Earthly Delights" (1490-1510) and Keith Haring's stunning and heartbreaking final work "Altarpiece / The Life ... more

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Hello Ear Buddies

We should be releasing Hieronymus Bosch X Keith Haring later this week (fingers crossed) - until then please enjoy this special feed drop:

When Alice Gregory and Leon Neyfakh started building a library for their infant daughter, t... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Shoulder
Writer, historian and educator
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Petra Mathers
Children's book author and illustrator, central subject
Independent artist
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Michael Braske
Friend of Petra, Michael Mathers's partner
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Michael Coy
Friend of Petra, Petra's best friend
Episode: Petra Mathers - Death of an Artist
Marcia Etro
Friend who visited the Mathers at Pyramid Drug, Astoria
Pyramid Drug
Episode: Petra Mathers - Death of an Artist
Corey Gehrig
Police officer/investigator involved in the case
Astoria Police Department
Episode: Petra Mathers - Death of an Artist
Eric Halvorson
Deputy Chief of Police, Astoria Police Department
Astoria Police Department
Episode: Petra Mathers - Death of an Artist
Veka Duncan
Mexican art historian, author, curator, podcaster, and cultural content creator
Episode: 37: Miguel Covarrubias & Rosa Rolanda with Veka Duncan
Jennifer Dasal
Podcast host and author of Art Curious, specializing in art history.
Art Curious
Episode: 35: Finding YouTopia - ArtCurious' Jennifer Dasal on The American Girls Club of Paris

Hosts

Stephanie Dueñas
Co-host of the show; artist and art historian with a focus on making art history approachable and engaging.
Russell Shoemaker
Co-host; artist with a knack for accessible art history storytelling and witty banter.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 265 ratings
  • Must listen

    Inspirational and hilarious. Twelve stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    variousssssjjjjjjjjjjj
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wasted time

    All the nonsense between these 2 make this a waste if time. The info is interesting, the presentation is juvenile

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lani G fan
    United States2 years ago
  • Sometimes you need something silly

    This podcast gives me a much needed escape when i’m working. I love the artists that they cover and I learn so many new things every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K.salem
    United States2 years ago
  • So good!

    This is what I wanted to hear!

    I went to a museum years ago with a friend and they knew all the backstory with the artists and also the technical stuff. It adds so much to the whole experience! Thanks for this! You guys are fun as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaeMcD
    United States3 years ago
  • A fun listen!

    Very informative, and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FCJBKerri
    Canada3 years ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' banter as warm and engaging, making difficult topics feel approachable.
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#116
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Apple Podcasts
#4
Brazil/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Argentina/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#23
Chile/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#86
Brazil/Arts
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#92
Spain/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

35: Finding YouTopia - ArtCurious' Jennifer Dasal on The American Girls Club of Paris
Q: Can you elaborate on certain artists who stood out in your research?
Jennifer highlights Florence Lundberg, who creatively bartered her art skills for food, and Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, who faced racial discrimination when she sought membership at the club but overcame challenges to achieve prominence as a sculptor.
35: Finding YouTopia - ArtCurious' Jennifer Dasal on The American Girls Club of Paris
Q: What sparked your interest in writing about the American Girls Club in Paris?
The inspiration for the book came during a lecture on a book tour, when someone mentioned the club, leading to a deep dive into research due to the lack of information available.
34: The Greatest Art Heist That Never Was ➫ Maria Lani: The Woman With Fifty Faces ➫ w/ Jonathan Lackman & Zachary J Pinson
Q: Zach, how did you get involved in illustrating the book?
I met Jonathan through a mutual connection, and I was immediately hooked on the Maria Lani story; it led to a long working relationship.
34: The Greatest Art Heist That Never Was ➫ Maria Lani: The Woman With Fifty Faces ➫ w/ Jonathan Lackman & Zachary J Pinson
Q: What initially drew you to the story of Maria Lani?
I found a footnote about her while studying for my PhD and was intrigued by the fact that she was portrayed by 50 artists, which led me to explore her complex narrative.
29: Mongol Zurag - Mongolian Art of Resistance with Orna Tsultem
Q: What advice do you have for artists as time goes on?
There are many difficult times with air pollution and environmental issues. It's important for artists to express concerns through their work and for institutions to support diverse artists.

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A lively, irreverent look at art history that pairs historians with artists to unpack stories behind works, movements, and cultural moments. Episodes blend rigorous context with humorous banter, personal anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes notes, making complex topics approachable for a broad, museum-going crowd. Notable strengths include accessible storytelling, a playful chemistry between hosts, and thoughtful conversations that connect historical art to contemporary relevance. Listeners frequently praise the show for making art history feel inviting, entertaining, and deeply informative, with content that ranges from classic masterpieces to niche movements and contemporary voices.

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1. Jack Shoulder
2. Petra Mathers
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4. Michael Coy
5. Marcia Etro
6. Corey Gehrig
7. Eric Halvorson
8. Veka Duncan

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