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Conversations about the arts and humanities from the journal Athenaeum Review (athenaeumreview.org).

  1. Petrarch’s Confessional Poetry: A Conversation with A. M. Juster

    2d ago

    Petrarch’s Confessional Poetry: A Conversation with A. M. Juster

    Today, we welcome A.M. Juster, whose new book is Canzoniere: A New Translation, with an introduction by Andrew Frisardi (Liveright). In this episode: (1:00) Where does Petrarch fit in literary history? From the medieval to the Renaissance (4:50) Petrarch vs. Shakespeare (8:59) Confessional poetry from Petrarch to Plath and Lowell (12:56) What is love? This is not really love poetry. (17:45) Is Petrarch accessible to the modern reader? (19:28) Is Petrarch difficult to translate? (23:00) Readings from Juster's new translation of the Canzionere: 1. ‘To you who hear within these bits of rhyme’18. ‘When I return to focus on the part’118. ‘I leave my sixteenth year of sighs’(26:21) How is time represented in Petrarch’s work? The influence of Augustine. (30:00) The origins of this translation. The inspiration of Richard Wilbur (39:42) Forthcoming works from A. M. Juster

    42 min

  2. 5d ago

    Aesthetics: A Conversation with Tyler Cowen

    Today, a discussion with Tyler Cowen about aesthetics in general, and new aesthetics in particular! More Information A Call for New Aesthetics, from Patrick Collison and Tyler CowenNew Aesthetics granteesStripe CEO Announces New Aesthetics Grant RecipientsMarginal Revolution and Conversations with Tyler In This Episode (01:17) Aesthetics and the vision of the good life in politics and public affairs(03:20) Patrick Collison on ten important historical novels: the most popular literary critic of the year(07:02) Doubts about oversimplified left-brain / right-brain theories of knowledge(09:29) Understanding 'what is': proper nouns are underrated(11:09) In the Instagram era, is travel past its peak?(14:50) Consensus is possible amongst critics, against pure subjectivism(16:36) Is it worth trying to appreciate art forms that don't naturally appeal to one's taste?(18:50) Does newness rule in aesthetics? Popular music as evidence to the contrary(23:08) Henry Adams never listened to Jimi Hendrix(24:08) LLMs' use of language creates the illusion of consciousness (26:33) A portfolio approach to aesthetic judgments; considering forgery and AI-generated pictures; famous forgers are overrated; the Haydn forgeries(29:20) Overrating the name of the artist; the worst Shakespeare plays(30:52) Neither "Wild Honey Pie" nor "Hello, Goodbye" are the worst Beatles songs; the synergy of John and Paul(34:16) Does the new Gilded Age compare unfavorably to the old Gilded Age in its impact on public space? New museums including the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art; the new art museum in Memphis, the Quai Branly; the National Museum of Qatar in Doha; the Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru(37:30) Reasons not to worry that new digital artworks won't last very long in the grand sweep of history (38:24) Putting fears of obsolescence in perspective: how many people know all the Bach cantatas or Monteverdi madrigals?(39:30) About the New Aesthetics grants; the problem with contemporary architecture; reasons for optimism(42:57) Underrated artists: William Kentridge; David Hockney (really); the composer Robert Ashley

    47 min

  3. Jun 16

    Marcel Duchamp at MoMA: A Conversation with David Carrier

    In this episode, philosopher and art critic David Carrier discusses a new survey exhibition of the artist Marcel Duchamp, the subject of his review in the forthcoming issue of Athenaeum Review. More information: Marcel Duchamp at the Museum of Modern Art, New York (April 11 to August 22, 2026) David Carrier - Art Writer

    43 min
  4. Jefferson Lives! A Conversation with Daniel Asia

    Jun 16

    Jefferson Lives! A Conversation with Daniel Asia

    In this episode, the composer and critic Daniel Asia discusses Jefferson Lives! , a new chamber opera from composer Joshua Daniel Nichols and librettist and director Stefanos Koroneos, that explores John Adams’ deathbed reflections about the founding of the United States. More information: Polyhymnia.org Jefferson Lives! at Teatro Grattacielo, New York

    30 min

  5. May 26

    Roy Lichtenstein in Dallas. The Literature of Masculinity. A Conversation with Sean Hooks

    A conversation with author and critic Sean Hooks. Part one: Roy Lichtenstein in the Studio, at the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center "Roy Lichtenstein show reveals the artistry behind pop art simplicity" (Dallas Morning News / archive link) Part two: "Put Your Kids to Work," a novelette by Sean Hooks in Socrates on the Beach Sean Hooks at Athenaeum Review Muscle Man, a novel by Jordan Castro Lieutenant Gustl by Arthur Schnitzler Homer Out Loud at Deep Vellum in Dallas

    41 min

  6. Mar 23

    Organic Worlds: Symbiogenesis in Art — A Conversation with Charissa Terranova and Ken Rinaldo

    Organic Worlds: Symbiogenesis in Art , curated by Dr. Charissa Terranova and featuring the work of Ken Rinaldo and Amy M. Youngs, is at the SP/N Gallery at UT Dallas from February 7 to April 28, 2026.

    29 min

  7. Mar 23

    Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found — A Conversation with Andrew Graham-Dixon

    Andrew Graham-Dixon's new book, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, is published by W. W. Norton.

    29 min

  8. 2025-06-24

    Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin Infinity Room: A Conversation with Vivian Li

    Vivian Li, the Lupe Murchison Curator of Contemporary Art at the Dallas Museum of Art, joins us to discuss All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Room now on view at the DMA. In this conversation: the background to Kusama's work; its popularity with the viewing public; perspective on Kusama's biography and long career; smartphones and social media; Kusama's relation to Marisol and the postwar and contemporary collections at the DMA; and much more!

    19 min
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Conversations about the arts and humanities from the journal Athenaeum Review (athenaeumreview.org).

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  • Creator
    Athenaeum Review
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
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