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The Week in Art

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

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 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

As the war against Iran instigated last week by Israel and the United States continues to spread through the Middle East, we explore how it affects tourism in the Arabian Gulf, of which art and culture more generally have been a cornerstone. One of T... more

Following the tragic death of Koyo Kouoh last May, the details of her final project—In Minor Keys, the international exhibition of the 2026 Venice Biennale—were unveiled this week by the collaborative team that will carry through her vision for the s... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa Gronlund
Art Newspaper Middle East correspondent
The Art Newspaper
Episode: Iran war and culture in the Gulf, the Whitney Biennial, Rembrandt discovery
Elena Goukassian
Senior editor of Museums and Heritage
The Art Newspaper
Episode: Iran war and culture in the Gulf, the Whitney Biennial, Rembrandt discovery
Jonathan Bikker
Curator of 17th century Dutch paintings
Rijksmuseum
Episode: Iran war and culture in the Gulf, the Whitney Biennial, Rembrandt discovery
Simon Schama
A historian and broadcaster, involved in curating the exhibition 'Birds' at the Mauritshuis.
Mauritshuis
Episode: National Gallery’s deficit bombshell, Simon Schama on birds and art, Vilhelm Hammershøi
Clara Marcellán
Curator of the exhibition 'Hammershøi, The Eye that Listens'.
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Episode: National Gallery’s deficit bombshell, Simon Schama on birds and art, Vilhelm Hammershøi
Gabrielle Goliath
Artist known for her work addressing themes of femicide and violence against marginalized communities
Not specified
Episode: Venice Biennale: South African pavilion scandal, Marian Goodman remembered, Paul Cezanne in Basel
Ingrid Masondo
Curator collaborating with Gabrielle Goliath for the South African Pavilion
Not specified
Episode: Venice Biennale: South African pavilion scandal, Marian Goodman remembered, Paul Cezanne in Basel
Alice Christophe
Curator of the Hawaii Exhibition at the British Museum
British Museum
Episode: Hawai’i at the British Museum, a Venice palazzo for sale, Joseph Beuys’s Bathtub
Anna Somers Cocks
Founder of The Art Newspaper and former chair of the Venice Imperial Charity
The Art Newspaper
Episode: Hawai’i at the British Museum, a Venice palazzo for sale, Joseph Beuys’s Bathtub

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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 States10 months 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 States10 months 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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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.
Art Basel Qatar, Dürer portrait debate, Paula Modersohn-Becker and Edvard Munch
Q: How does the Art Basel Qatar fair look and what does it represent for Doha?
Art Basel Qatar is smaller than typical fairs, with a focus on regional artists and a significant cultural impact for Doha.
Venice Biennale: South African pavilion scandal, Marian Goodman remembered, Paul Cezanne in Basel
Q: Do you have a sense of whether Gabrielle Goliath and Ingrid Masondo will win out, or do you feel that the power of politics ultimately will win the day?
The High Court is known for its independence and might overturn McKenzie's decision, indicating a potential win for Goliath and Masondo.

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Recent guests on The Week in Art include:

1. Melissa Gronlund
2. Elena Goukassian
3. Jonathan Bikker
4. Simon Schama
5. Clara Marcellán
6. Gabrielle Goliath
7. Ingrid Masondo
8. Alice Christophe

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