Mary Cassatt: Unwed and UNBOTHERED!

Mary Cassatt: Unwed and UNBOTHERED!

Author: Baroque Bs September 3, 2025 Duration: 1:02:55
Who's that lady... who'd that lady? Lovely ladyyyy... who's that LaDaY? SHE'S MOTHER-EFFING Mary Cassatt and she is not here to play. Ooooo we love a good POWER B and this one can definitely sit with us. We will get into the childhood, the will-they won't they's with another famous impressionist, and we'll get into WHY this girl changed the art world...  We love you!The BB's

Ever feel like the hallowed halls of art history could use a bit more gossip and a lot less pretension? That’s exactly the space Baroque B*tches-An Art History Gossip Podcast occupies. Hosted by the Baroque Bs, this series operates on a deliciously simple premise: the art is high brow, but the tea is decidedly low brow. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are just as passionate about the stunning works as they are about the scandalous, juicy drama that swirled around the artists who made them. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a lively, accessible conversation that reminds everyone that these iconic figures were complex, messy, and fascinating people. You’ll hear deep dives into the personal lives and professional rivalries of your favorite painters and sculptors, all served with a side of steeping hot tea. The tone is light, engaging, and intentionally welcoming, breaking down barriers to make art history feel immediate and wildly entertaining. New episodes arrive every Wednesday, offering a regular dose of learning and laughter. By focusing on the stories behind the masterpieces, this podcast connects the dots between the canvas and the very human impulses that created it. It’s a celebration of art’s enduring power, told through the lens of the gossip that, in many ways, shaped its course.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 76

Baroque B*tches - An Art History Gossip Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Leonardo Da Vinci: The Blood, the Bodies, and the Beauty! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:52
Well, well, well... we FINALLY made it around to this old guy... What better way to celebrate PRIDE than with shouting from the rooftops, I'M LEONARDO DA VINCI AND I LOVE DRAWING WIENERS!!!!.... well okay so that never h…
Ana Mendieta Part One: Love, The Earth, and THE TRUTH! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:41
Okay, Baroque BB's... this one is intense. I never thought I could love earth art so much until maybe now. Come join us as we get into why we HATE the Spiral Jetty, what is earth art, and how the hell you are supposed to…
Marcel Duchamp: SORRY YOU DON'T GET IT! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:26
OOOOOoooo boy! This alt guy gives AVANT GARDE a whole new meaning! Come get weird with it as we dive into the WEIRD BRAIN of good old Marcy... or was he weird? Or maybe was he just a normal dude? You decide and let us kn…
Edvard Munch: Daddy Vibes! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:06
OOooooo the tea is SPICY in this weeks episode. Come join us as we travel through the tragic, drunken, exciting life of our boy Eddy! Yes, this week has some "when partying goes wrong" stories, and we're here to divulge…
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Titanic Wasn't Supposed to Sink! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:19
Welcome to another TANTALIZING week of your favorite art history DRAMA! In this weeks episode we go through the impactful and amazing life of this gone-too-soon REVOLUTIONARY artist. Yes Basquiat's work is a WHOLE ASS VI…
Henri Toulouse Lautrec: Height is JUST a Number After All! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:24
Awwww, this hawty with a shorty body! We are so excited to share the EXCITEMENT that was the life of Comte Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse Lautrec Monfa! Yes, though this short KING also lead a short life, that doesn't m…
Lisa Frank: It's not ALL Rainbows and Unicorns...! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:08
Oof, okay... this one may be a bit hard to swallow... yes we need to preface this nostalgic ICONIC art with a disclaimer that if your in your 30s... your childhood may be a little bit destroyed/tainted after this episode…
Artemisia Gentileschi: Who Runs the World? GIRLS!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:20
Welcome to another enthralling week of low brow art and art history gossip! Join us as we venture through the life of totally-ahead-of-her-time-the-most-baddest-baddie… I mean this bitch was THE BITCH of the Baroque. The…