Art Bust

4.9 (30)
Visual Arts
Weekly Series

Art Bust is an investigative podcast series where UK author and arts journalist, Ben Lewis, explores the murkier side of the art world, where scandals, cons, cultural looting, and big bucks reign.

Episode 1

Inigo Philbrick

The line between ambition and fraud can get murky in the art world. We explore that gray area with the story of a handsome young art dealer whom authorities accuse of scheming his way to the top. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Ben Lewis- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer Jago Lee- Executive Producer Anysley Vogel- Sr. Producer Debbie Pacheco- Sr. Producer Sara Winter- Producer Jacob Lewis- Associate Producer Alexis Green- Associate Producer Mitchell Stuart- Mix & Sound Design AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 2

Benin Bronzes

We dig into the timely issue of looted African artifacts, the calls to return them, and the prominent museums at the center of it all, with a focus on the Benin Bronzes. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Ben Lewis- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer Jago Lee- Executive Producer Debbie Pacheco- Sr. Producer Alexis Green- Associate Producer Mitchell Stuart- Mix & Sound Design AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 3

Nazi Art Theft

We follow an emotional and riveting story that begins on a train to Munich in 2010 before taking unexpected turns to 1940s Nazi Germany and present-day New York. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Ben Lewis- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer Jago Lee- Executive Producer Aynsley Vogel- Sr. Producer Debbie Pacheco- Sr. Producer Sara Winter- Producer Jacob Lewis- Associate Producer Mitchell Stuart- Mix and Sound Design Philip Wilson- Mix and Sound Design AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 4

The Golden Coffin

What’s the connection between a viral picture of America’s biggest reality TV star, The Met Gala, and a global art smuggling syndicate? The answer will surprise you. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Ben Lewis- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer Jago Lee- Executive Producer Aynsley Vogel- Sr. Producer Debbie Pacheco- Sr. Producer Sara Winter- Producer Jacob Lewis- Associate Producer Reza Dahya- Mix and Sound Design AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 5

Hunter/ Toye Story- Part 1

In the first of two parts, we unpack a decades-long forgery scam by diving into the life of the targeted artist, renowned and self-taught Louisiana painter, Clementine Hunter. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Ben Lewis- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer Jago Lee- Executive Producer Debbie Pacheco- Sr. Producer Alexis Green - Producer Mitchell Stuart - Mix and Sound Design Philip Wilson - Mix and Sound Design Nana aba Duncan- Consultant AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 6

Hunter/ Toye Story- Part 2

We conclude with the story of a decades-long forgery by spotlighting the charismatic forger who finally meets his match. Will justice prevail this time? Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Ben Lewis- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer Jago Lee- Executive Producer Debbie Pacheco- Sr. Producer Alexis Green - Producer Mitchell Stuart - Mix and Sound Design Philip Wilson - Mix and Sound Design Nana aba Duncan- Consultant AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 7

Don Miller's Basement- Part 1

In the first of two parts, we uncover the macabre connection between white entitlement and a jaw dropping collection in rural Indiana that includes human remains. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Ben Lewis- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer Jago Lee- Executive Producer Debbie Pacheco- Sr. Producer Sara Winter- Producer Alexis Green- Associate Producer Jacob Lewis- Associate Producer Reza Dahya - Mix and Sound Design Philip Wilson- Mix and Sound Design AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 8

Don Miller's Basement- Part 2

As the story of Don Miller’s Basement concludes, we grapple with the larger questions and themes that his legacy begs. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Ben Lewis- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer Jago Lee- Executive Producer Debbie Pacheco- Sr. Producer Sara Winter- Producer Alexis Green- Associate Producer Jacob Lewis- Associate Producer Reza Dahya - Mix and Sound Design Philip Wilson- Mix and Sound Design AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-07-12

Trailer

Art Bust is an investigative podcast series where UK author and arts journalist, Ben Lewis, explores the murkier side of the art world, where scandals, cons, cultural looting, and big bucks reign See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trailer

Trailer

Art Bust is an investigative podcast series where UK author and arts journalist, Ben Lewis, explores the murkier side of the art world, where scandals, cons, cultural looting, and big bucks reign See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4.9

out of 5

30 Ratings

Well produced but boring

2023-09-23

jubebpob

I listened to 3 episodes and the entire thing felt preachy and boring. The production was well executed and narrator has a good voice but it just didn’t keep me interested.

Art Bust is an investigative podcast series where UK author and arts journalist, Ben Lewis, explores the murkier side of the art world, where scandals, cons, cultural looting, and big bucks reign.