Reading the Art World

Megan Fox Kelly
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Reading the Art World

Welcome to "Reading the Art World," a podcast series featuring authors of new books about art, design, galleries, museums and the art market. Join host Megan Fox Kelly—art advisor, avid reader and Former President of the Association of Professional Art Advisors—as she interviews the minds behind new books about how we experience art and see the art world. Special thanks to Bob Golden for our music.For more information, visit meganfoxkelly.com and subscribe to our podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram: @meganfoxkelly

  1. NOV 14

    Mary Morton & Kimberly Jones

    For the 32nd episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Mary Morton, Curator and Head of the Department of French Paintings, and Kimberly Jones, Curator of 19th Century French Paintings at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Together, they discuss their work on the landmark exhibition, “Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment,” and the accompanying exhibition catalogue.The conversation centers on the daring spirit of the first Impressionist exhibition in 187...

    42 min

  2. OCT 30

    Diana Seave Greenwald

    For the 31st episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Diana Seave Greenwald, curator of the exhibition “Manet: A Model Family” at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and editor of the associated catalogue, published by Princeton University Press.The exhibition and book offer a fascinating look at the personal life and family relationships that shaped one of art history's most influential painters. Greenwald, Curator of the Collection at the Isabella Stewart Gardner...

    35 min

  3. SEP 10

    Gary Garrels

    For the 30th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Gary Garrels, curator of the exhibition “Willem de Kooning and Italy” and editor of the associated catalogue, published by Marsilio Arte and distributed internationally by Artbook D.A.P..In the interview, Gary provides insight into Willem de Kooning’s engagement with Italy in the 1950s and early 1960s, sharing how the artist was “steeped in the history” of the place. The book and the conversation between Gary an...

    38 min

  4. AUG 21

    Richard Shiff

    For the 29th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Richard Shiff, art historian and author of “Writing after Art,” published by David Zwirner Books. Richard shares how he comes to understand an artist's work in a way that will inspire us to observe and understand artists and their processes more fully.“Writing after Art” is an expansive anthology of Richard Shiff’s most influential writings, many of which have shaped the art world’s understanding of 20th and 21s...

    44 min

  5. JUL 30

    Selections for Summer

    Join art advisor Megan Fox Kelly for a special podcast episode in which she shares three titles from her must-read list of recent art books and provides insights into how these fascinating publications inspire our experience of art. To hear interviews with top authors of other great new art books, don’t miss an episode of “Reading the Art World”.SHOW NOTESEpisode Timestamps:00:26 - My Must-Read List01:20 - Fashioned by Sargent04:02 - Georgia O'Keeffe: My New Yorks05:52 - Martin Puryear: Looko...

    9 min

  6. MAY 23

    Eva Respini

    For the 27th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Eva Respini, author of “Simone Leigh,” published by DelMonico Books in association with the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. Eva Respini’s book offers a deep dive into the groundbreaking work of contemporary artist Simone Leigh, whose multidimensional artistry challenges conventions, and sparks meaningful conversations about race, gender, and identity. Through Eva's expertise, we'll uncover the complexities...

    44 min

  7. APR 10

    Martin Gayford

    For the 26th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Martin Gayford, author of “Venice: City of Pictures,” published by Thames & Hudson in November of 2023.Their conversation shines a special spotlight on the magical, cultural city in advance of the Venice Biennale, opening April 20, 2024. Martin Gayford’s book brings the richness and complexity of Venice's centuries of history to life with his rumination on the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of that c...

    29 min

  8. MAR 20

    Leslie Ramos

    For the 25th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Leslie Ramos, author of “Philanthropy in the Arts: A Game of Give and Take,” published by Lund Humphries in October 2023.This book is a guidepost for cultural institutions, philanthropists, artists, galleries, and even financial advisors and public policy advisors on the importance of supporting the arts and doing it strategically. During the pandemic, art museums and institutions faced a crisis of funding. But ...

    43 min
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Welcome to "Reading the Art World," a podcast series featuring authors of new books about art, design, galleries, museums and the art market. Join host Megan Fox Kelly—art advisor, avid reader and Former President of the Association of Professional Art Advisors—as she interviews the minds behind new books about how we experience art and see the art world. Special thanks to Bob Golden for our music.For more information, visit meganfoxkelly.com and subscribe to our podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram: @meganfoxkelly

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  • Creator
    Megan Fox Kelly
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Reading the Art World
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