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Momus: The Podcast

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Art Writing
Momus
Art Criticism
Palestine
Literature
Editing
Dance Criticism
Literary Criticism
Venice Biennale
Canada
Gabrielle Goliath
Reparative Work
Riverwork
Ajay Kurian
Criticism
Art Institutions
The Employee
Dailiness
LA Times
Writing Community

Momus: The Podcast presents lively conversations on art writing and criticism. Hosts Sky Goodden and Lauren Wetmore speak with leading writers, publishers, editors, journalists, scholars, curators, and artists about the expanded field of art writing—why and how it is vital, difficult, political, and pleasurable. Episodes often begin with a guest reading a chosen text that has been meaningful to th... more

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Latest Episodes

The final episode of season 9 features a live recording from Momus’s To Build and Sustain Publishing Roundtable, held at PHI in Montreal on June 26. Bringing together leaders of independent publishing initiatives across Canada and the US, the convers... more

The latest episode of Momus: The Podcast features Lisa Robertson speaking about her newest publication, Riverwork (Coach House Books, 2026), in conversation with Lauren Wetmore. Robertson reads from the book and discusses writing as a process of refu... more

This episode features M. Neelika Jayawardane, a writer and scholar whose work is informed by Southern Africa’s history, and by contemporary artists and their visual worlds. Jayawardane speaks to Sky Goodden about her recent Momus feature on artist Ga... more

This episode features Abbas Akhavan, a Tehran-born artist based between Montreal and Berlin, who is representing Canada at this year’s Venice Biennale. In a conversation recorded a few days before the opening, Akhavan discusses art as an ethics of en... more

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Recent Guests

Kemi Adeyemi
Founding Director of the Black Embodiment Studio
Black Embodiment Studio
Episode: To Build and Sustain: Publishing Roundtable – Season 9, Episode 8
Molly Kleiman
Founding editor and director of Triple Canopy
Triple Canopy
Episode: To Build and Sustain: Publishing Roundtable – Season 9, Episode 8
Madeleine Bogoch
Montreal-based editor of Black Flash Magazine
Black Flash Magazine
Episode: To Build and Sustain: Publishing Roundtable – Season 9, Episode 8
Neyat Yohannes
Writer and researcher based in Los Angeles
Independent
Episode: To Build and Sustain: Publishing Roundtable – Season 9, Episode 8
Lisa Robertson
Writer: poet, essayist, novelist, translator
Writer/Artist
Episode: Lisa Robertson – Season 9, Episode 7
Neelika Jayawardane
Sri Lankan scholar and writer
based between Johannesburg, South Africa and Upstate New York
Episode: M. Neelika Jayawardane – Season 9, Episode 6
Abbas Akhavan
Tehran-born artist based between Montreal and Berlin; representing Canada at the Venice Biennale
Artist
Episode: Abbas Akhavan – Season 9, Episode 5
Camille Bacon
Co-founder of Jupiter, editor and publisher in the independent art-criticism space
Jupiter
Episode: Camille Bacon – Season 9, Episode 4
Line Ajan
Curator and translator based in Marseille
Qalqalah
Episode: Line Ajan – Season 9, Episode 3

Hosts

Sky Goodden
Host of the show; focuses on art writing, publishing culture, and critical discourse.
Lauren Wetmore
Co-host; co-leads interviews and discussion on art writing, criticism, and publishing practices.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Engaging and Thought Provoking

    This is the best of what podcasts can be: it feels like two friends gathering together for a cup of tea and they just happen to be passionate experts in their field. Their conversation is always elucidating and engaging while being accessible and enjoyable for a listener of any background.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madsme
    Canada6 years ago
  • Art

    A very nice podcast! Really recommend it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marina 🌼
    Russia7 years ago
  • A passionate commitment to genius

    Momus consistently delivers first-class art journalism and criticism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ColeFlint
    Canada8 years ago

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Engaging and thoughtful, the conversations are accessible to any listener.
Consistently delivers expert and nuanced discussions with a generous, collaborative tone.
High-quality art journalism and criticism that stands out.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#167
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#34
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#4
India/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#4
Brazil/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#6
Poland/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#62
Brazil/Arts

Talking Points

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To Build and Sustain: Publishing Roundtable – Season 9, Episode 8
Q: How do you balance editorial independence with funding pressures and political considerations?
By embedding ethics in governance, auditing resources during crises, and choosing funders carefully, while maintaining a commitment to editorial autonomy and transparency with contributors.
Lisa Robertson – Season 9, Episode 7
Q: What is the pleasure of writing for you?
The pleasure comes from the moment two disparate fragments connect in unexpected and illuminating ways on the page.
Lisa Robertson – Season 9, Episode 7
Q: Who do you write for?
For my wildest friends, including some I might not know personally, suggesting writing is a shared, intimate act.
Lisa Robertson – Season 9, Episode 7
Q: Do you like writing?
Yes, when the act of finishing a piece brings a sense of completion and surprise, but the process of starting and continuing is ongoing and iterative.
Minh Nguyen and Tiana Reid – Season 8, Bonus Episode
Q: What was the role of Art Metropole and Wendy's Subway in publishing this book, and how did that influence the form and content?
The host notes the co-publishing arrangement with Art Metropole and Wendy's Subway allowed a broader, more expansive book that could include photo essays and non-traditional forms, moving beyond a conventional art-history volume to embrace travel writing and personal essay.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Momus: The Podcast

What is Momus: The Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Art-focused conversations with a strong emphasis on art writing, criticism, and publishing culture. Guests range from poets and essayists to curators, editors, and artists, often discussing editorial practice, independent publishing, translation, and the politics of criticism. Episodes frequently feature a guest reading a meaningful text, which anchors wide-ranging discussions about creativity, labor, memory, and the social role of art. A standout and somewhat unique trait is the podcast's sustained attention to the ethics of criticism, reparative work, and the intersection of art with politics and publishing ecosystems, making it a compelling listen for writers, editors, and cultural practitioners seeking thoughtful, intersectional discour... more

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1. Kemi Adeyemi
2. Molly Kleiman
3. Madeleine Bogoch
4. Neyat Yohannes
5. Lisa Robertson
6. Neelika Jayawardane
7. Abbas Akhavan
8. Camille Bacon

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