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The Week in Art

The Art Newspaper
Venice Biennale
2024 Art Market Predictions
Art Exhibitions
Herculaneum Scrolls
Gaza
Auction Sales
Yoko Ono
Middle East
Contemporary Art
Artificial Intelligence
US Museums
Cultural Heritage
Emily Kam Kngwarray
Yoko Ono Exhibition
Frick Collection
Elton John
Documenta
Sotheby's
Dmitry Rybolovlev
Performa Biennial

From breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around the world, the team at The Art Newspaper picks apart the art world's big stories with the help of special guests. An award-winning podcast hosted by Ben Luke.

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The UK government last week issued a response to a report ostensibly exploring the future of the funding body Arts Council England but containing an idea that has prompted much debate: that the government should consider changing its policy of free a... more

The Grand Palais in Paris this week unveiled an enormous exhibition focusing on the final 13 years of Henri Matisse’s life and work, a project conceived by the Centre Pompidou. The show includes abundant examples of the celebrated gouache cut-outs, h... more

The New Museum in New York opens its new extension, designed by Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas of the architectural practice OMA, this week. Ben Luke talks to Massimiliano Gioni, the New Museum’s artistic director, and the co-curator of the inaug... more

As the war in the Middle East continues to rage, Ben Luke speaks to The Art Newspaper’s reporter on Iran and other countries in the region, Sarvy Geranpayeh, about the response of cultural communities in Iran and Lebanon, and the damage to heritage i... more

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Recent Guests

Carmen Bambach
Curator of the Raphael show
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Episode: Should English museums charge tourists? Plus, Raphael at the Met and Senga Nengudi at the Whitechapel Gallery
Hannah Woods
Curator of Senga Nengudi exhibition
Whitechapel Gallery
Episode: Should English museums charge tourists? Plus, Raphael at the Met and Senga Nengudi at the Whitechapel Gallery
Claudine Grammont
Chief Curator of the Graphic Arts Department at the Centre Pompidou
Centre Pompidou
Episode: Matisse’s explosive finale and a new chapter for Hong Kong? Plus, Schiaparelli and Dalí
Gareth Harris
Chief contributing editor of The Art Newspaper
The Art Newspaper
Episode: Matisse’s explosive finale and a new chapter for Hong Kong? Plus, Schiaparelli and Dalí
Rosalind McKeever
Curator involved in the Schiaparelli and Dalí exhibition
Victoria and Albert Museum
Episode: Matisse’s explosive finale and a new chapter for Hong Kong? Plus, Schiaparelli and Dalí
Massimiliano Gioni
Artistic Director, New Museum and Co-Curator of New Humans
New Museum
Episode: New Museum extension opens, NextGen collectors, a Wardian Case in Oxford
Georgina Adam
Art Editor-at-Large, journalist and author
The Art Newspaper
Episode: New Museum extension opens, NextGen collectors, a Wardian Case in Oxford
Shailendra Bhandare
Co-curator of In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
Ashmolean Museum
Episode: New Museum extension opens, NextGen collectors, a Wardian Case in Oxford
Elizabeth Fortescue
Reporter in Australia
The Art Newspaper
Episode: Iran war: art communities and heritage in Iran, moderate recovery in the art market, Cannupa Hanska Luger at the Sydney Biennale

Host

Ben Luke
Host of The Week in Art

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 755 ratings
  • One of my favorite shows

    The week in art is a consistently excellent program. I always come away having learned something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank Davenport
    France2 months ago
  • I listen, but find all too many times the assumption is that no one lives in the middle ground of politics - only on the extremes...especiallythe left side, where all artists exist, of course. I have stopped listening to a handful simply because they try too hard to be politically correct and inclusive of all ideas even when doing so isolates and minimalzes others and it makes them sound a bit crazy 🤪. While I enjoy hearing about all the the gallery openings, I find it makes them sound even mor... more

    Audible
    3
    Sarah A
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pompous & A Bit Entitled/Privileged

    I listen, but find all too many times the assumption is that no one lives in the middle ground of politics - only on the extremes...especiallythe left side, where all artists exist, of course. I have stopped listening to a handful simply because they try too hard to be politically correct and inclusive of all ideas even when doing so isolates and minimalzes others and it makes them sound a bit crazy 🤪. While I enjoy hearing about all the the gallery openings, I find it makes them sound even mor... more

    Audible
    3
    Sarah A
    United Statesa year ago
  • beyond the pale

    i used to like this show, but the hosts repeat Hamas rhetoric and present it as “facts”

    @schulmanart host of the Inspiration Place podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Miriam Schulman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Performative Outrage

    Stealing from another user’s phrasing since it fits so perfectly (thank you @ElanaEda). Highly recommend The Art Angle instead for a much more nuanced, impactful report on the art market.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Scooching in Here
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience feedback emphasizes the podcast's role in fostering thoughtful conversations around the intersections of art and societal issues, making it valuable for art professionals and enthusiasts.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging content that frequently dives deep into the art world, highlighting significant exhibitions and market dynamics.
Reviews reflect a mix of reception, with enthusiasm about the host's ability to articulate complex topics and dissatisfaction from some regarding political commentary and perceived biases.

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#155
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#3
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#8
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#40
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#145
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Louvre heist: the fallout, RoseLee Goldberg on the Performa Biennial, Wayne McGregor on his new installation
Q: What happened during the Louvre heist and what is its significance beyond the theft itself?
The discussion outlines how the robbery involved specialized planning, questioned security and surveillance, and sparked a broader debate about how culture is funded, protected, and valued in French society.
New Museum extension opens, NextGen collectors, a Wardian Case in Oxford
Q: What was the impetus behind expanding the New Museum building?
Gioni explains it was an organic process due to a nearby building becoming available, which allowed the museum to expand space and capabilities rather than simply modernize the existing structure.
Iran war and culture in the Gulf, the Whitney Biennial, Rembrandt discovery
Q: What makes the Rembrandt attribution significant, and how was the attribution established?
A combination of high-resolution imaging, macro XRF scanning, dendrochronology, and careful stylistic comparison demonstrated matching pigments and panel dating, leading to the conclusion that the painting is an authentic Rembrandt from 1633.
Iran war and culture in the Gulf, the Whitney Biennial, Rembrandt discovery
Q: What are the key themes of this Whitney Biennial, and how does it compare to previous editions?
Editors note a more coherent though still diverse presentation, with fewer explicit overarching themes but clear threads around what it means to be American and US power abroad, combined with historical and Pacific Rim influences in the lineup.
Art Basel Qatar, Dürer portrait debate, Paula Modersohn-Becker and Edvard Munch
Q: What is the debate surrounding the Dürer portrait's authenticity?
There are conflicting views between the National Gallery's assessment of it being a copy and Metzger's assertion that it is an original work by Dürer.

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1. Carmen Bambach
2. Hannah Woods
3. Claudine Grammont
4. Gareth Harris
5. Rosalind McKeever
6. Massimiliano Gioni
7. Georgina Adam
8. Shailendra Bhandare

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