Thought Pieces
MACKThought Pieces, the podcast from celebrated publisher MACK, brings you the best of arts writing across literature, poetry and criticism. Each week, discover a new piece of writing, read by the artist or writer themself. Episodes include Moyra Davey on encountering Peter Hujar’s photographs through the archive, Ishion Hutchinson’s homage to the British artist Donald Rodney, Stephen Shore on the imp... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||
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In this final episode of Thought Pieces S2, listen to photographer Stephen Shore read from his experimental memoir Modern Instances: The Craft of Photography. Citing Mozart and Shakespeare, Shore writes about the importance of attending to the everyd... more
Amelia Abraham reads her essay 'Paradise Lost: The Life and Death of Sexual Subcultures' from her new visual history of queer nightlife Sex, Clubs, Dissent. Abraham charts an underground history of sexual subculture from London's Spunk & Chain Reacti... more
In this episode, listen to Kelly & Maxwell Sultan read their favourite passages from Water Over Thunder: Selected Writings by their beloved husband & father, the great photographer Larry Sultan. They read extracts from throughout the collection, illu... more
Listen to Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and educator Tracy K. Smith interpret the photography of RaMell Ross into a lyrical and uncanny text. Taking five images from Spell, Time, Practice, American, Body (2023), Smith’s poem complements photographs tak... more
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Thought Pieces curates intimate, literary-arts episodes that pair readings from notable books with reflective commentary from the writers and artists themselves. Across selections from poetry, criticism, and photography-centered prose, the format weaves archival context, memory, and personal interpretation into a contemplative listening experience. Noteworthy is the blend of performance and critical framing, often highlighting how images, texts, and lived experience intersect. This makes it appealing to listeners who value thoughtful interpretation, immersive language, and a strong connection between visual art and writing.
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4. The New Yorker: Poetry
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How many episodes of Thought Pieces are there?
Thought Pieces launched 5 years ago and published 16 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 Thought Pieces include:
1. Stephen Shore
2. Amelia Abraham
3. Kelly Sultan
4. Maxwell Sultan
5. Tracy K. Smith
6. Moyra Davey
7. Ishion Hutchinson
8. Carmen Winant
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