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Heidi Zuckerman is a globally recognized voice in contemporary art and a passionate believer in how art can make life more better. On her podcast About Art, she has real, inspiring conversations with people she finds interesting—artists, collectors, creatives, and more—about their lives, their values, and why art matters. It’s about living artfully, seeing differently, and finding joy and connecti... more

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Mariko Mori
Artist focused on sculptures, installations, and immersive environments
Artist
Episode: Episode 230: The Invisible World | Mariko Mori
Bob Chase
Co-founder of the Aspen Art Fair, appears as a guest interviewer in this episode
Aspen Art Fair
Episode: Episode 229: We Are Here | Lita Albuquerque
Patrick Martinez
Artist
Episode: Episode 228: Art Is a Receipt of Human Experience | Patrick Martinez
Ronald Rael
Architect, artist, educator; focuses on adobe, robotics, borders
UC Berkeley; RaelSANDBS/architecture
Episode: Episode 227: A Future Good Ancestor | Ronald Rael
Lily van der Stokker
Artist known for wall paintings, drawings, installations that blend humor, decoration, and text
Independent artist
Episode: Episode 226: The Seriousness of Joy | Lily van der Stokker
Sabrina Rudin
Founder of Spring Cafe Aspen and author of Healthy with a Side of Happy
Spring Cafe Aspen
Episode: Episode 225: Food Should Be Joyful | Sabrina Rudin
Tavares Strachan
Artist exploring history, science, and exploration across multiple media
Independent artist
Episode: Episode 224: Curiosity Is an Expression of Freedom | Tavares Strachan
Bart van der Heide
Director of Museion in Bolzano, Italy; internationally respected curator and museum director
Museion
Episode: Episode 223: Art Raises the Questions, Not the Answers | Bart van der Heide
Lisa Edelstein
Actor, writer and artist
Episode: Episode 222: Art Actively Gives Meaning to the Toil of Existence | Lisa Edelstein & Robert Russell

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Heidi Zuckerman
Host of About Art

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • An Excellent authentic journey that asks beautiful questions without preaching to know all answers

    I adore this podcast for its clarity of mission and its genuine warmth. As an artist, I deeply appreciate its inclusivity and the way it welcomes all perspectives with open arms. The intimacy and authenticity in the storytelling resonate profoundly with me—qualities I often crave in the art world, where the critical curatorial journey can sometimes feel alienating, even to those it claims to embrace. Having dedicated my entire life to making art across countless mediums, I’ve often felt like an ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeopoldoLeopoldo
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Heidi’s guests are art world insiders who have had inspiring journeys in the art world and created incredible experiences for art, artists and audiences. She’s a great interviewer, curious, warm, engaged and genuinely interested in her guests. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artist Mentor
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Interesting conversations

    I’m not an expert on art by any means. I listened to the episode with Lauren Haynes and loved hearing her take on what it’s like to work in museums, work with artists, and hear how art can have such a personal connection to people’s lives. So interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichelleInNYC
    United States3 years ago
  • Peace of art

    Heidi is a smart lady. I love the way she handle the interviews even with nasty artists she is elegant and positive. Her podcasts are work of art in their way. 👏❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @mahtab_painting
    United States3 years ago
  • Art matters. And so do the people talking about it.

    This podcast is completely lovely.

    Thank you, Heidi, for honoring that part of us that is putting pen to paper or brush to canvas with the hopes of making visible our magic.

    Your conversation reminds me how important this work is.

    Fondly,

    Rachel

    aka P. Marin

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel, aka P. Marin
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are art-world insiders who share inspiring journeys and thoughtful perspectives.
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Audio quality can be inconsistent on some episodes, but the conversations remain engaging and meaningful.

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Episode 228: Art Is a Receipt of Human Experience | Patrick Martinez
Q: How does your background in graffiti inform your current studio practice?
Martinez explains that graffiti taught him material intuition, a direct relationship with messages, and a sense of community, which informs his use of found textures, tiles, neon, and other urban materials to construct paintings and neon works with layered meanings.
Episode 229: We Are Here | Lita Albuquerque
Q: How have the different landscapes you've lived in shaped your understanding of place?
The landscapes—Tunisia, Paris, and California—formed a continuous dialogue between nature and culture, influencing how she perceives color, light, and space and how these elements become part of her art.
Episode 224: Curiosity Is an Expression of Freedom | Tavares Strachan
Q: I know that we are speaking on the occasion of a book coming out, and so I thought that might be a great way to sort of ask you to introduce yourself to our audience if you could talk about that book as a way of an introduction.
The book frames a journey through Strachan's practice, highlighting how alchemical processes, signs, and how storytelling shape the way art is lived and understood, offering a behind-the-scenes look at making and thinking rather than just finished works.
Episode 223: Art Raises the Questions, Not the Answers | Bart van der Heide
Q: What taught you about leadership from artists?
Artists model responsibility and bravery in making work public; leaders can learn to be less fearful about public exposure and to foster environments where people feel safe to contribute.
Episode 223: Art Raises the Questions, Not the Answers | Bart van der Heide
Q: What do you see as the most important role of museums today?
Museums should be organized around mission infrastructures that enable social innovation and inclusive dialogue, rather than relying solely on traditional mission statements; the staff are the first audience, and collaboration across departments is crucial.

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A thoughtful interview series centered on contemporary art and its cultural context, featuring artists, curators, museum leaders, writers, and arts-adjacent creatives. Across episodes, conversations probe how art shapes identity, memory, and community, with recurring threads on joy, care for artists, and the politics of storytelling in museums and studios. The show often highlights interdisciplinary practice, collaboration, and public impact—ranging from hospital art programs to printmaking legacies—delivering intimate, idea-forward discussions that illuminate both process and purpose for art professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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Recent guests on About Art include:

1. Mariko Mori
2. Bob Chase
3. Patrick Martinez
4. Ronald Rael
5. Lily van der Stokker
6. Sabrina Rudin
7. Tavares Strachan
8. Bart van der Heide

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