Yale University Press Podcast

Ep. 84 – Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:27:30 +0000

Alma Thomas (American, 1891–1978)
Red Azaleas Singing and Dancing Rock and Roll Music, 1976
Acrylic on three canvases
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, DC

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Ep. 83 – A Conversation About American Artist Joseph E. Yoakum

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:36:19 +0000

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk about the life and drawings of the self-taught artist Joseph E. Yoakum with the Art Institute of Chicago‘s Mark Pascale and MoMA‘s Esther Adler, two of the curators of the current traveling retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work and

Ep. 82 – How Photography Became Contemporary Art

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:39:50 +0000

As Michael S. Roth wrote in his review in The Washington Post, “The maturation of Grundberg as a renowned critic coincides with the maturation of photography as an art form and its conquest of the art market. With this fine book, he has given us a personal yet balanced account

Ep. 81 – Alice Neel’s Deep Humanism

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:27:39 +0000

In a fascinating conversation that ranges from Alice Neel’s politics to her painting practice, we talk with Kelly Baum and Randall Griffey, the co-curators of the current exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and co-editors of the related catalogue, Alice Neel: People Come First. YaleUniversity · Alice Neel's Deep

Ep. 80 – Exploring Black Visual Satire

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:05:46 +0000

Tracing a historical line from commedia dell’arte, Hogarth and others to modern and contemporary artists including Ollie Harrington, Robert Colescott, Spike Lee, and Kara Walker, we discuss Black visual satire with Duke professor Richard J. Powell. YaleUniversity · Exploring Black Visual Satire Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify |

Ep. 79 – The Wild World of Modernist Photobooks in France in the Early 20th Century

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:24:39 +0000

Kim Sichel discusses her new book, a richly illustrated look at some of the most important photobooks of the 20th century France experienced a golden age of photobook production from the late 1920s through the 1950s. YaleUniversity · The Wild World of Modernist Photobooks in France in the early 20th

Ep. 78 – L.A. graffiti in a whole new light

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:08:20 +0000

Marco’s Market, 1974. La Eme Eme of MMV refers to toe Marianna Maravilla neighborhood, East L.A. Leonard Nadel Collection

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Ep. 77 – The beautiful, atmospheric art of Eileen Hogan

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:12:09 +0000

Eileen Hogan, Chelsea Physic Garden 2, 8 September 2016, 2018, oil, wax, and charcoal on paper, mounted on board, Collection of the artist.

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Eileen Hogan, Chelsea Physic Garden 2, 8 September 2016, 2018, oil, wax, and charcoal on paper, mounted on board, Collection of the artist.

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Ep. 76 – The complex relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and New York City

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:24:06 +0000

Architectural historian Anthony Alofsin offers us an entirely new way of looking at role New York City played in the life and career of Frank Lloyd Wright — and a new way of looking at the city, as well. YaleUniversity · Frank Lloyd Wright and New York City Subscribe: Apple

Ep. 75 – Charleston Fancy

Thu, 30 May 2019 19:40:38 +0000

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blogstaging.yupnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/charleston_featured.jpg?fit=500%2C239" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blogstaging.yupnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/charleston_featured.jpg?fit=1050%2C503" />In this conversation with eminent architectural critic Witold Rybczynski, we discuss some fascinating and truly unique architecture and urban development projects in one the most beautiful cities in the U.S., Charleston, South Carolina. YaleUniversity · Charleston Fancy Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 74 – The Importance of Learning Multiple Languages

Thu, 02 May 2019 19:36:54 +0000

A look at how we acquire language and the importance of learning more than one language at any age. Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 73 – Mughal Architecture Including—and Beyond—the Taj Mahal

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:09:43 +0000

Funerary complex of Safdar Jang, Delhi. © Chanchal Dadlani

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Ep. 72 – Threat-Mongering in America

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:00:13 +0000

The greatest threats to America are often overblown, and the world is a much safer place than we’re led to believe. How does this happen and what can we do about it? Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 71 – Lina Bo Bardi

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 20:54:12 +0000

SESC Pompeia Leisure Center, São Paulo, 1977–86, theater foyer with access to galleries and dressing rooms in the foreground. Photograph by Zeuler R. Lima.

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Ep. 70 – White Women and Slavery

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:43:27 +0000

A look at the true role white women played in slavery and the effects that are still being felt today. Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 69 – Ben Hecht

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:18:39 +0000

A look at the life of Ben Hecht, screenwriter, reporter, playwright, novelist, and Jewish activist whose influence is still felt today. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 68 – A Natural History of Beer

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:02:55 +0000

Grab a cold one as we discuss the history and science of beer. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 67 – How False Beliefs Spread

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:33:21 +0000

A look at where false beliefs and fake news come from, how they spread, and what you can do to protect yourself against them. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 66 – Miyazaki and Anime

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:16:51 +0000

We’re talking about the legendary Hayao Miyazaki: his works, his legacy, and anime in general on the podcast this week. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 65 – The History of Intelligence

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 19:16:42 +0000

A look at the history of intelligence and espionage from Biblical times to social media misinformation. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 64 – Interview with Brenda Danilowitz about Anni Albers

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:07:19 +0000

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Ep. 63 – The History of Vampires

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:28:46 +0000

We’re discussing where vampires came from, how they’ve evolved, and why they continue to fascinate us today. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 62 – Caring for Aging Parents

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:26:07 +0000

A practical guide to caring for your aging parents and loved ones. Jody Gastfriend, author of My Parent’s Keeper: The Guilt, Grief, Guesswork, and Unexpected Gifts of Caregiving and Michael Hoak discuss the challenges and gifts of caregiving. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 61 – On Color

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:06:32 +0000

We’re talking about color this week—where it comes from, how we see it, and its role in our lives. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

Ep. 60 – Russia’s Super Mafia

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:18:13 +0000

They have survived Stalinism, the Cold War, the Afghan War, and the end of the Soviet experiment, but who are the Vory? Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 59 – The Psychology of Human Societies

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:32:41 +0000

We’re all part of groups, large or small, but how and why do humans form groups and societies? We look at how cognition influences society and what it means for our understanding of the world. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 58 – Mark Bradford’s Pickett’s Charge Installation

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:54:06 +0000

Mark Bradford, Pickett’s Charge (Battle), 2016–17. Mixed media on canvas, 11 ft. 7 in. x 45 ft. (3.5 x 1.4 m). Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: Joshua White. Work © Mark Bradford

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Ep. 57 – Harvey Milk

Thu, 31 May 2018 18:39:17 +0000

A look at the life of one of the most influential figures in modern history from his childhood to his assassination and beyond. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 56 – On Being Fabulous

Thu, 10 May 2018 16:08:08 +0000

Pepper Pepper

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Ep. 42 – Cybersecurity in an Insecure Age

Thu, 03 May 2018 20:29:05 +0000

Cybersecurity expert and former Google privacy analyst Susan Landau on the increasing risks of not securing our data and devices and the threat from outside entities such as Russia and North Korea. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 55 – How the Brain Works

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:08:48 +0000

A look inside the human brain with neuroscientist David Linden who helps explain some of its mysteries. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 54 – Antonin Scalia

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:47:19 +0000

A hero to the right, a foe to the left, Antonin Scalia was one of the most influential Supreme Court justices to ever serve. Richard Hasen discusses Scalia’s legacy. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 53 – Class in America

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:10:42 +0000

Class in America, often ignored, has shaped the country from the very beginning. We take a look at the changing role of class and how it has led us to where we are today. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud

Ep. 52 – A Little History of Archaeology

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:35:11 +0000

Are Indiana Jones and Lara Croft real archaeologists? Brian Fagan takes us through the history of archaeology from the early treasure hunting days to the rigorously scientific present. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud

Ep. 51 – Why Baseball Matters

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:02:23 +0000

Baseball is America’s Pastime but can it survive in the technological era when games are longer than most attention spans? Susan Jacoby, author and longtime baseball fan, discusses the history of the game and what it can do to keep fans engaged. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud

Ep. 50 – The Art of Libation in Classical Athens

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:22:44 +0000

Explore the prevalence and the significance of images of liquids being poured from vessels in the fascinating and beautiful artworks of 5th century Athens. Yale associate professor Milette Gaifman, with a joint appointment in the Departments of Classics and History of Art, is perfectly situated to discuss what it is the

Ep. 49 – Picasso and Drawing

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:34:19 +0000

Drawing serves as a vital thread connecting artist Pablo Picasso’s entire body of work. Christopher Lloyd – former Surveyor of The Queen’s Pictures in the British Royal Collection – talks to George Miller about Picasso’s drawings, tracing the artist’s lifelong achievement as a draughtsman. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud

Ep. 48 – The History of Modern Iran

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:07:39 +0000

What events have shaped Iran as we know it today? What lies at the foundation of Iran’s culture and society? Where does it see itself on the global stage? Abbas Amanat discusses modern Iran’s past and present. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud

Ep. 47 – A Cultural History of Extraordinary Bodies

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:49:15 +0000

How have we used size to judge people over time? What is the history of size in popular culture? Lynne Vallone discusses how bodies both big and small influence our perception. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud

Ep. 46 – A Foreign Policy for the Left

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:59:01 +0000

What does a leftist foreign policy look like? Is it on the right track now or is it time for a change? We have Michael Walzer on to discuss. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud