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Death of an Artist

Pushkin Industries
Lee Krasner
Jackson Pollock
John Paul
Paris
Lydia Abrams
Pornography
Abstract Expressionism
Missing Women
Sarah Cavanaugh
Financial Times
Drip Paintings
Investigation
Military Service
Cancer
Alabama Murders
Church Of Christ
Bill Clinton
Al Capone
Babyface Nelson
Pretty Boy Floyd

You’ve heard of Jackson Pollock but you may have never heard of Lee Krasner. Krasner was an artist, Pollock’s wife, and the woman who made him famous. She also changed everything about the landscape of modern art. This is a story about love, power, alcoholism and an ill-timed death. Hosted by curator, author, and broadcaster Katy Hessel, this 6-episode series, offers an inside look into two of the... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Camp
Theologian and educator at Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University
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Grant Asbell
Preacher and local guide in Florence, Alabama
Episode: From Revisionist History: The Alabama Murders
Susan Mosley
Nurse at a local weight loss clinic and friend of Elizabeth
Episode: From Revisionist History: The Alabama Murders
Audrey Flack
A prominent artist known for her photorealist paintings and an influential figure in the abstract expressionism movement.
Episode: Bonus: The Women on the Scene with Audrey Flack
Diana Fedder
Former secret service agent with experience in investigating financial fraud
Episode: From Where's Dia?
Eleanor Nairne
Keith L and Catherine Sacks Curator and Head of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Episode: Bonus: Krasner's Way with Eleanor Nairne
Eleanor Nairn
Art curator who organized a landmark show of Lee's work
Barbican Art Gallery
Episode: Episode 6: A Phoenix From the Ashes
Alexander Stiller
Author of a book about an alternative psychotherapy community
Episode: Episode 5: The Kiss of Death
Clement Greenberg
Art critic and friend of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock
Episode: Episode 5: The Kiss of Death

Host

Katy Hessel
Curator, author, and broadcaster; guides exploration of art history and artist legacies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Getting better!

    TL;DR: Season 1 - hearing the sound of grass growing/paint drying is a better listen; Season 2 - very interesting story, presented in a 3d but (too) fast manner.

    Season 1 should be renamed to "the factual opinion of an art critic's opinions on a tragedy". The tragedy being presented is incredibly interesting, rather unresolved, and is multifaceted at any point in time, and also, across the decades that have past. However, the host used it as a platform to share her opinion as if it were fact, ... more

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    Sfubbkocn
    United States3 months ago
  • Feminist Lecture

    Avoid….

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    1
    realcoolcucumber
    United States3 months ago
  • Bad noise/music bed

    Totally great content completely ruined by over production with such bad fake "music" and clunky plinky amateurish sound effects throughout. Cheapens the story telling like a dirty kitchen apron over a haute couture gown. Sad. Can't listen.

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    Anita - R
    United States4 months ago
  • Did not dissappoint

    Very well done and well presented. Eye opening on people/movements that were overlooked or not explained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tibble1121
    United States8 months ago
  • More please!!!

    This show pulled me in like no other recently. Both seasons are incredibly! I HOPE we’ll be treated to more Death of an Artist!

    Apple Podcasts
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    lol cars
    Canadaa year ago

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- Some episodes' pacing and ad integration draw mixed responses, but overall praise for storytelling and subject depth.
- Listeners appreciate deep-dive art history narratives and investigative framing, with strong production quality.
- Critics note season-specific strengths and weaknesses, especially around balance of facts and host perspective.

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#197
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#230
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#157
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#167
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#191
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#212
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From The Kink Machine: The Secret Power Behind Porn
Q: At this stage, what we really wanted to speak to Stoya about were her early years in the industry.
Stoya revealed that she experienced a significant transition in the industry as the focus shifted from physical performances to online content.
From The Kink Machine: The Secret Power Behind Porn
Q: How did it feel to you to be taken over by a company that no one knew anything about?
Kelly expressed deep concern over the secrecy surrounding the company that took over, suggesting that it was indicative of more profound issues within the industry.
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Q: What did you think he was hoping to get out of a relationship with you?
He knew that he could potentially stop writing about Wirecard by building a relationship with me.
Warlords, Espionage, and Disinformation | Introducing Hot Money: Agent of Chaos
Q: Did you like him?
Yes, he was a charming man and I liked him.
Bonus: Krasner's Way with Eleanor Nairne
Q: Is her work still haunted by Jackson Pollock's shadow?
Yes, despite her own achievements, Krasner was often overshadowed by Pollock's fame and struggled to define her own identity as an artist apart from him.

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What is Death of an Artist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful deep-dive into art history, focusing on the lives and legacies of major 20th-century artists and the dynamics shaping their recognition. Across seasons, themes include artistic influence, gender and power in the art world, and the intersections of creativity, fame, and controversy. The show blends biography, cultural critique, and investigative storytelling, with guests ranging from artists and critics to journalists. It's noted for rigorous research, vivid storytelling, and a strong curator's eye for context, though some episodes experiment with tempo and narrative framing. Potential listeners who enjoy art history, biographical storytelling, and explorations of the art world's power structures are likely to find it engaging a... more

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4. Audrey Flack
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7. Eleanor Nairn
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