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The Art World: What If...?!

Allan Schwartzman and Charlotte Burns
Glenn Ligon
Sin Wai Kin
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What if we reimagined everything in culture, from painting to patronage? Tune in to The Art World: What If…?! to hear leading thinkers, creators and innovators in art rethink the system, exploring the consequences with wit, wisdom and humor. Join art journalist Charlotte Burns and world-renowned art advisor Allan Schwartzman as they exclusively interview museum leaders, collectors and artists incl... more

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In this episode, Allan Schwartzman sits down with Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, ahead of the November opening of the museum's first purpose-built home. Rising seven stories and spanning 82,000 square feet o... more

Artist Sin Wai Kin constructs fantasy worlds to show how storytelling doesn't just reflect reality—it creates it. Through characters like 'The Storyteller', and works that present us with newsreaders in parallel universes or boy band members embodyin... more

There is never just one way of seeing. And Nana Oforiatta-Ayim—writer, filmmaker, cultural historian, and institution builder—has spent her career proving exactly that.

For Nana, who founded the ANO Institute of Arts and Knowledge in Ghana and cura... more

Glenn Ligon makes art that asks us to look again. An artist, writer, and curator, his practice moves between the studio and the gallery, the page and the public sphere, spanning painting, neon, print, installation, and beyond. From text-based canvase... more

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Recent Guests

Thelma Golden
Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem
Studio Museum in Harlem
Episode: The Art World: What If...?! with Thelma Golden
Sin Wai Kin
Visionary artist known for their multifaceted approach to art that challenges traditional narratives.
Episode: The Art World: What If...?! with Sin Wai Kin
Nana Oforiatta-Ayim
A writer, filmmaker, cultural historian, and institution builder.
ANO Institute of Arts and Knowledge
Episode: The Art World: What If...?! with Nana Oforiatta-Ayim
Glenn Ligon
A prominent artist who creates multifaceted works across various media, engaging themes of identity, language, and representation.
Episode: The Art World: What If...?! with Glenn Ligon
Agnes Denes
An artist known for her work in ecological art and philosophy
Episode: The Art World: What If...?! with Agnes Denes

Host

Charlotte Burns
An art journalist and the host who engages guests with thoughtful questions and a deep understanding of contemporary art, aiming to rethink cultural narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 248 ratings
  • Great concept and questions

    Just came across this podcast and first listened to the powerful episode featuring Emily Rales….apart from now planning a trip to Glenstone Museum I’m listening to the series from ep 1.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy_art_lover
    Australia3 years ago
  • was so inspiring to me

    it is if you are sitting at a table where very very interesting conversations are taking place

    but as these conversations are somewhere around tabled far away where i live, it is an incredibly gift to dicover these podcasts, clever questions, sharp tone of voice, so unlike the twitter world, and therefore so refreshing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lobbii
    Belgium3 years ago
  • In depth conversations

    The subjects are well chosen, well versed and articulate guests and hosts lead to in depth conversations. I learn and reflect on subjects from experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnneVirtual
    Switzerland4 years ago
  • A Great View of the Art World

    Charlotte covers the larger Art World in an informative and entertaining way. Her guests are varied and extremely interesting. I enjoy learning about what is happening around the world in art. This show is one of my favorite ways to learn about art and the art world.

    Tricia Leonard

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ozzie'sOwner
    United States5 years ago
  • Best art podcast

    Charlotte Burns is insightful, well-prepared and well-researched, and respectful of all of the guests on In Other Words. This is by far the best produced, most wide-ranging, and nuanced podcast about contemporary art and the art market that I’ve come across.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kakajikakaji
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and thought-provoking content that often includes expert perspectives from the art world.
There is enthusiasm for the diverse range of guests, highlighting the podcast as a rich resource for contemporary art discussions.
The discussions are noted for their depth and relevance, making complex topics more accessible.

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#103
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#120
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The Art World: What If...?! with Thelma Golden
Q: What do you think is needed and necessary now for the field at large?
We need to present work with breadth and depth, providing inspiring experiences for audiences.
The Art World: What If...?! with Thelma Golden
Q: What advice do you have for curators today to be equally fearless?
Curators should galvanize their passion and find their purpose to create rigorous work.
The Art World: What If...?! with Thelma Golden
Q: Do you still hold the same conviction that exhibitions can be world changing?
Art allows us to think and see in essential ways; it gives us a space that doesn't exist elsewhere for engagement.
The Art World: What If...?! with Thelma Golden
Q: Did you look to other museums for inspiration?
Yes, my entire life has been spent in museums, reflecting on how physical spaces can enhance the life of the museum.
The Art World: What If...?! with Thelma Golden
Q: Let's start with how the museum got here.
The museum's journey is framed by the vision of its founders, which has culminated in the need for a purpose-built space to adequately serve the community's artistic aspirations.

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2. Sin Wai Kin
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4. Glenn Ligon
5. Agnes Denes

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