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The Week in Art

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

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 Art Newspaper’s editor-in-chief, Americas, Ben Sutton, and art market editor, Kabir Jhala, are in Miami Beach for Art Basel’s latest edition and discuss the top sales and the wider mood at the fair. As staff at the Musée du Louvre in Paris vote t... more

After a delayed application process and an aborted initial commission, the US has at last appointed its artist for next year’s Venice Biennale: the Utah-born, Mexico-based artist Alma Allen. The Art Newspaper’s editor-in-chief in the Americas, Ben Su... more

Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer (1914-16) sold for the second highest price ever realised at auction at Sotheby’s in New York on Tuesday. It was the most notable of several big sales in the sold-out (or “white-glove”) auction of 24 works... more

Studio Museum in Harlem, Grand Egyptian Museum, Stanley Spencer

As the Studio Museum in Harlem opens in its first ever purpose-built space, a new building by the architects Adjaye Associates, The Art Newspaper’s editor-in-chief in the Americas, Ben ... more

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Noor Bhangu
Curator of the exhibition, Deviant Ornaments
National Museum in Oslo
Episode: The US Venice Biennale saga, Queer Islamic art in Oslo, Duane Linklater in Ottawa
Wahsontiio Cross
Curator of indigenous elements in the exhibition, Winter Count
National Gallery of Canada
Episode: The US Venice Biennale saga, Queer Islamic art in Oslo, Duane Linklater in Ottawa
Jocelyn Piirainen
Curator of indigenous elements in the exhibition, Winter Count
National Gallery of Canada
Episode: The US Venice Biennale saga, Queer Islamic art in Oslo, Duane Linklater in Ottawa
Xavier Bray
Director of the Wallace Collection
Wallace Collection
Episode: The $236m Klimt, Cop 30 and the art world, Caravaggio’s Victorious Cupid
Ethan Lasser
Chair of the Art of Americas at MFA Boston
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Episode: MFA Boston returns enslaved artist’s work to his heirs, Wifredo Lam, Ghirlandaio’s Adoration of the Magi
Beverly Adams
Curator of Latin American Art at MoMA
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Episode: MFA Boston returns enslaved artist’s work to his heirs, Wifredo Lam, Ghirlandaio’s Adoration of the Magi
Christophe Cherix
Director at MoMA
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Episode: MFA Boston returns enslaved artist’s work to his heirs, Wifredo Lam, Ghirlandaio’s Adoration of the Magi
Joseph Luzzi
Author of 'The Innocents of Florence'
Episode: MFA Boston returns enslaved artist’s work to his heirs, Wifredo Lam, Ghirlandaio’s Adoration of the Magi
Osei Bonsu
Co-curator of the Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Episode: Nigerian Modernism, Tehran’s art scene after the war, Wayne Thiebaud’s Cakes

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Ben Luke
Host of an award-winning art podcast, providing insightful commentary and engaging discussions with a wide range of guests from the art world.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 724 ratings
  • 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

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    3
    Sarah A
    United States7 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 States7 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 States9 months 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
  • Useful idiots in their high art towers

    This show was fun until it dove head first into trendy, selective, performative outrage

    Apple Podcasts
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    ElanaEda
    United Statesa year ago

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Many commentators appreciate the depth of discussions and the quality of guests, often praising the informative nature of the content.
The podcast is noted for its high-class art topics and engaging host; however, there are mixed opinions about its political leanings and coverage of controversial issues. Some criticism revolves around perceived bias in discussions.

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#5
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#19
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#74
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#218
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The $236m Klimt, Cop 30 and the art world, Caravaggio’s Victorious Cupid
Q: What has the Gallery Climate Coalition achieved with its Stocktake Report?
It shows tangible reductions in carbon emissions among its members, providing a roadmap for sustainability in the art sector.
The $236m Klimt, Cop 30 and the art world, Caravaggio’s Victorious Cupid
Q: Can you tell us about the significance of Leonard Lauder in the art world?
Leonard Lauder was a major influence in the New York art world, and his collection was considered highly desirable for auction houses.
The $236m Klimt, Cop 30 and the art world, Caravaggio’s Victorious Cupid
Q: What does this sale tell us about the wider picture in the art market?
The sale indicates a potential recovery in the art market, suggesting that good work will sell regardless of market downturns.
Nigerian Modernism, Tehran’s art scene after the war, Wayne Thiebaud’s Cakes
Q: How does it feel to see an exhibition of this scale, exploring Nigerian Modernism, come together and to have your work in that show?
It is one of my happiest days for being here to see my old work that I've done.
Museums and ethics, Fra Angelico in Florence, Cornelia Parker’s PsychoBarn
Q: What changes do museums need to adopt to meet societal expectations?
Museums must navigate their responsibilities towards communities while balancing the interests of major funders, and there are calls for more transparency and ethical frameworks.

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Focusing on significant events and evolving narratives within the art world, this podcast features discussions that often include critical commentary on politics, exhibitions, and the broader cultural landscape. Episodes cover a variety of contemporary art topics, bringing insightful perspectives from artists, curators, and critics, and emphasizing the intersection of art with social and environmental issues. Notably, the podcast engages with prominent figures in the art sector, such as artists and gallery directors, providing listeners with deep insights into current and historical art movements while also addressing controversies and ongoing dialogues surrounding cultural institutions.

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Recent guests on The Week in Art include:

1. Noor Bhangu
2. Wahsontiio Cross
3. Jocelyn Piirainen
4. Xavier Bray
5. Ethan Lasser
6. Beverly Adams
7. Christophe Cherix
8. Joseph Luzzi

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