
Welcome to "Reading the Art World," a podcast series featuring authors of new books about art, design, galleries, museums and the art market. Join host Megan Fox Kelly—art advisor, avid reader and Former President of the Association of Professional Art Advisors—as she interviews the minds behind new books about how we experience art and see the art world. Special thanks to Bob Golden for our music... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

For the 43rd episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Francine Snyder, Director of Archives at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, about her recently published book "I Don't Think About Being Great: Select Writings by Robe... more
For the 42nd episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Dr. Matthew Affron, Muriel and Philip Berman Curator of Modern Art at the Philadelphia Art Museum, about his book "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100," published by the muse... more
Join art advisor Megan Fox Kelly for a special holiday episode featuring her annual selection of art books worth giving—and keeping for yourself.
This year's list includes revelatory biographies, major exhibition catalogues, and essential critical w... more
In the 40th episode of our "Reading the Art World" podcast, Megan Fox Kelly speaks with the Guggenheim's Megan Fontanella, Curator of Modern Art and Provenance, about her beautifully researched book "Gabriele Münter: Contours of a World," published b... more
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Megan’s thoughtful interviews with curators, authors, and art world insiders consistently uncover fascinating stories behind new art publications. Her questions are smart and engaging, making complex subjects accessible whether you're deep in the art world or just curious about it. A must-subscribe for anyone who loves learning about artists, exhibitions, and the stories that shape how we see art.
Presents the art world as working artists most often encounter what Megan Fox Kelley interviews help to understand. In short, a real asset and, of course, a positive pleasure to engage with! Thanks!
I love listening to these interviews—so smart and inspiring. Great guests and thoughtful conversations and I get new ideas for shows to see and books to read.
This podcast provides fantastic insight from art professionals and helps me stay in-the-know about what's happening in the art world.
This podcast is sophisticated, informative, smart, and interesting. I really enjoy getting to know these art market leaders through Megan’s thoughtful questions. A great way to stay up to date on the art world movers and shakers.
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A thoughtful interview series that centers authors and editors of recent art books, with deep dives into archival practices, curatorial decisions, and how publications shape our understanding of artists, movements, and institutions. Episodes frequently explore how archives, letters, and provenance illuminate both historical contexts and contemporary reception, often tying books to current exhibitions or museum programming. Distinctive strengths include rigorous scholarship, access to top curators and scholars, and a conversational style that makes complex art-historical subjects engaging for both practitioners and serious enthusiasts.
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Reading the Art World launched 4 years ago and published 44 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Reading the Art World include:
1. Francine Snyder
2. Matthew Affron
3. Megan Fontanella
4. Ian Wardropper
5. Sarah Roberts
6. Deborah Willis; Elizabeth Alexander; Rhea Combs; Dario Calmesi
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