Pictorial

4.1 (18)
VISUAL ARTS

Quinn and Betty are two non-professional art enthusiasts who love art and want to learn more about it. They took turns researching interesting parts of art history and culture, and sharing those stories with each other. Hosted by Betty Chen and Quinn Rose.

JAN 12

Finale

Pictorial is laid to rest with something we've never done before: follow-up.

51 min
12/29/2023

Palestinian Art

In their penultimate episode, Quinn and Betty discuss some enduring symbols in Palestinian art and examine a few prominent contemporary pieces.

37 min
12/21/2023

Aboriginal Art (part 2)

The discussion of Aboriginal art continues with contemporary artists!

37 min
12/01/2023

Aboriginal Art (part 1)

Betty walks Quinn through highlights from the history of Aboriginal Australian art, including the longest continual art practice in the world.

38 min
11/09/2023

Unfinished Work

What does it mean to not finish a work of art? What does it mean to have the choice to finish it taken away from you?

41 min
10/19/2023

Science & Art (are not so different)

Let's explore the connection between science and art! Artists who became scientists, scientists who became artists, and art that investigates that line.

42 min
09/28/2023

Indianapolis Museum of Art

Years after a controversial job posting sought to preserve the Indianapolis Museum of Art's "core, white" audience, the museum has finally hired a new director. Quinn and Betty discuss saying the quiet part loud and making change in museums.

32 min
09/14/2023

2023 Biennale Architecttura

Part 2 of our Venice Biennale Architecture series! We look at this year's entries, featuring stunning art, works pushing the boundaries of what architecture is, and a Facebook rant.

51 min

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18 Ratings

Delightful & Approachable

07/29/2023

klairelockheart

The hosts of Pictorial do a delightful job of discussing various topics in the art world in a friendly way!
amazing show

07/05/2021

patrick.neville

i came from betty’s youtube and really love the interaction of the hosts and that they are very clear on how they feel but still give a great history or context for the topic of the episode. always a great discussion combined with the topic and explaining why they are talking about it. i am going back through the archive and really enjoying it and cannot wait to share with my art teacher colleagues (i teach high school math and special ed)
Fun show with personable hosts

02/27/2021

karan301

Pictorial is unlike the shows I typically listen to but Quinn and Betty are a delight and do a great job exploring the topics they present.
As someone from the art establishment:

12/19/2019

cdatguti

There is a way to talk about art, and a way not to talk about art. THIS IS NOT IT. There are certain methods taught to art historians to visually analyze art, to encourage others to continue the dialogue and promote understanding of art in the past, present and the future. I am so glad the hosts love art; please leave the talking about it to those who know what they are doing. Also, way too many ums, likes, and hums and haas in the background. Super disturbing.

Quinn and Betty are two non-professional art enthusiasts who love art and want to learn more about it. They took turns researching interesting parts of art history and culture, and sharing those stories with each other. Hosted by Betty Chen and Quinn Rose.