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Reading the Art World

Megan Fox Kelly
Amy Sherald
Surrealism
Robert Rauschenberg
New York
Portraiture
American Sublime
Gabriele Münter
Dreamworld Surrealism At 100
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
The Art Spy
Douglas Cooper
The Frick Collection
David Hockney
Tina Barney: Family Ties
Do Something (coming Of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom Of 70s New York)
The Slip
Vermeer's Love Letters
Yale University Press

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

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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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Recent Guests

Francine Snyder
Director of Archives at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Episode: Francine Snyder
Matthew Affron
Curator of Modern Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art; author of Dreamworld, Surrealism at 100
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Episode: Matthew Affron
Megan Fontanella
Curator of modern art and provenance at the Guggenheim Museum, New York
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Episode: Megan Fontanella
Ian Wardropper
Director emeritus of the Frick Collection and author
Frick Collection
Episode: Ian Wardropper
Sarah Roberts
curator, art historian and editor
SFMOMA; Yale University Press
Episode: Sarah Roberts
Deborah Willis; Elizabeth Alexander; Rhea Combs; Dario Calmesi
Contributing writers to the book
Episode: Sarah Roberts

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Megan Fox Kelly
Host of Reading the Art World

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Essential listening and essential reading

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WJBarclay
    United States6 months ago
  • Inspiring for a working artist.

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love theVibe
    United States8 months ago
  • New ideas

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArtDigest457
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic insight

    This podcast provides fantastic insight from art professionals and helps me stay in-the-know about what's happening in the art world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    md8611yw
    United States4 years ago
  • In-depth contemporary art podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cm5788mp
    United States4 years ago

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Smart, inspiring conversations with great guests that spark ideas for shows and reading lists.
Interviews help working artists understand the art world; a real asset and pleasure to engage with.
Sophisticated, informative conversations that reveal how leading people in the field think and work.
Provides insightful context from art professionals and helps listeners stay up-to-date on the art world.
Thoughtful interviews with curators, authors, and insiders uncover fascinating stories behind new art publications.

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Sarah Roberts
Q: Before you began working on the exhibition and the book, what about Sherald's work first drew you in, and what did you come away with?
Roberts cites Sherald's extraordinary sense of color and the layered complexity of each painting. She describes how Sherald expands portraiture beyond a single sitter to a broader exploration of American-ness, identity, and history, which motivated the collaboration on the book and exhibition.
Sarah Roberts
Q: So what drew you to that term in framing Sherald's work? And what does sublime mean in her hands?
Roberts explains that the title American Sublime, chosen with Amy Sherald, captures the idea of a transcendent, aspirational vision of American life while acknowledging the historical weight of the sublime. It signals a move from a traditional, hierarchically defined portrait to a more expansive, inclusive depiction that foregrounds agency, beauty, and resilience.

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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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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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