The Art World: What If...?!

The Art World: What If...?!

Author: Allan Schwartzman and Charlotte Burns Language: English Episodes: 100
Imagine stepping into a conversation where the entire framework of the art world is open for debate. That’s the space created in The Art World: What If...?!, a podcast hosted by art journalist Charlotte Burns and renowned advisor Allan Schwartzman. They don’t just report on the current state of culture; they invite a radical rethinking of its very foundations, from how art is made and valued to who gets to participate and why. Each episode is built on a simple, powerful premise: posing a transformative question to some of the most influential figures in the field. You’ll hear exclusive, in-depth dialogues with museum directors like MoMA's Glenn Lowry, alongside leading artists, collectors, and innovators. These conversations dig into the practical and philosophical consequences of change, blending serious insight with genuine humor and unexpected perspectives. This isn't about predictions, but about exploration-listening feels like being part of a private, lively salon where assumptions are challenged and new possibilities are sketched out. The result is a consistently engaging and thought-provoking look at the forces that shape our cultural landscape. For anyone curious about the future of art, this podcast provides a unique and essential forum.
Episodes
The Art World: What If...?! Glenstone special, with Emily Rales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:15
What if we supported artists in taking moonshots? This week we're taking a tour around Glenstone museum in Potomac, Maryland - one of the largest and most ambitious private institutions in America, fusing art, architectu…
The Art World: What If...?! with Pope.L [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:24
What if we made more mess? What if we could sit with discomfort? This time Charlotte Burns talks to one of her heroes, the artist Pope.L. Probably best known for his public performance art including his legendary crawls,…
The Art World: What If...?! with Kathy Halbreich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:13
What if we trusted artists more? This episode Charlotte Burns is joined by Kathy Halbreich, the outgoing director of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, who's led some of the most dynamic institutions in the art world. T…
The Art World: What If...?! with Allan Schwartzman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
Time to take stock this episode with hosts Charlotte Burns and Allan Schwartzman. We look back at some of the big ideas that have emerged throughout the series so far. From change and creativity, to finance and futures,…
The Art World: What If...?! with American Artist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:29
What if it were possible to dream up entirely new things? Join host Charlotte Burns as she interviews one of the most interesting artists working today. American Artist — who changed their name in 2013 — produces deeply…
The Art World: What If...?! with Rashida Bumbray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:53
This episode, Charlotte Burns is joined by Rashida Bumbray whose career straddles different realms within culture. A choreographer and curator, Rashida aims to create new spaces of imagination, empowerment, and connectio…
The Art World: What If...?! with Paul Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:58
In this episode, we get into some of the biggest What Ifs —about virtue and value, about life and loss. Host Charlotte Burns is joined by one of the most thoughtfully provocative (or cunning, as he'd say), artists of our…
The Art World: What If...?! with Joeonna Bellorado-Samuels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:09
What if the art market had more faith in its own future? What if we could improve the health of the swamp? This episode, we consider the state of the market and who better to join Charlotte Burns than co-host, the art ad…