
Discover the hidden side of art history with Verso. Every other week, we peel back the layers of famous and forgotten masterpieces to reveal the stories that shaped them—art heists, secret paintings, scandals, and more. Whether it’s uncovering the drama behind the canvas or exploring the unexpected connections between art and culture, Verso will change how you see the art, and the world, around yo... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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In the summer of 1967, Agnes Martin walked into a New York gallery, handed over her brushes, her canvases, and her stretchers, and asked the dealer to give them away to young artists. Then she got in a truck and left. She would not make another paint... more
In 1945, Dutch painter Han van Meegeren was arrested for selling a stolen Vermeer to Nazi war criminal Hermann Goering. His defense: he hadn't sold a Vermeer at all. He'd painted it himself.
This episode tells the full story of the twentieth century... more
Michelangelo's David was commissioned for a cathedral buttress 150 feet off the ground. But it quickly became one of the most potent political symbols in all of art history.
In this episode, we trace the full political life of the most famous sculpt... more
TW: Discussions of suicide
In Part Two of our deep dive into the Bernini and Borromini rivalry, the stakes get personal. With a new pope in power and Bernini in disgrace, Borromini finally had what he'd spent a decade working toward: the commissions... more
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This was wonderful. I have always lived Agnes Martin, but have found her to be a bit of a ghost. This explains more than I have found in the past.
Please do a series on women artists… we need it and they are so interesting.
A wonderful art history podcast, have been looking for something like this for so long! Highly recommended
Beautifully done. Highly engrossing and well executed. Interesting topics! The series on The Ghent Altarpiece was great.
A great art history podcast!
Thoroughly engrossing. A great mix of story telling, imagery, history, and modern perspective.
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Verso's episodes explore dramatic, often overlooked episodes in art history—from forgeries and stolen masterpieces to political symbolism and cultural politics surrounding iconic works. The show blends narrative storytelling with rigorous context, shining a light on provenance, patronage, and the human stories behind famous paintings and movements. Recurring strengths include meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and a knack for connecting art to broader cultural and historical currents. Listeners can expect engaging deep-dives into how art intersects with power, fame, and ethics, with a distinctive focus on the people and decisions that shaped masterpieces across centuries.
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