Introducing If Objects Could Talk

Introducing If Objects Could Talk

Author: Kyle Wood September 18, 2025 Duration: 13:25
I am putting a special bonus episode in the feed this week to share a new podcast from Getty. If Objects Could Talk is a great family friendly podcast that gives voice to art and artifacts so listeners can explore history in a whole new way. What dangers await Athena’s brave and loyal owl at the Greek marketplace? This Athenian coin shares his take on how money was made and used in ancient Greek city states—and how different states had different rules around the agora, or marketplace, that could sometimes get you into trouble! Find If Objects Could Talk on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1833978909?view=apps&sort=popularity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Wood hosts Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages, a show built on the idea that art's story belongs to everyone, not just scholars. This podcast deliberately steps beyond the velvet ropes of traditional museum halls to explore creativity in all its expressions. You'll hear about frescoes and graffiti, classical sculptures and modern installations, because the narrative of human expression is vast and varied. Each weekly episode serves as a focused portrait, unpacking the life and work of a single creator. While familiar giants like da Vinci, Picasso, and Warhol make appearances, the selection consistently highlights lesser-known artists whose contributions are equally compelling. The conversations are crafted in clear, engaging terms, making the historical context and artistic concepts accessible without dilution. It’s art history stripped of pretense, where the goal is connection and understanding rather than jargon. By presenting such a diverse range of makers and mediums, the podcast argues that an artistic spark can ignite anywhere, and its story is always worth telling. Whether you're a student, a casual museum-goer, or simply curious about the world, you'll find a welcoming and insightful guide in Kyle. Tune in for a fresh, inclusive perspective that redefines what-and who-gets to be part of the art history conversation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages
Podcast Episodes
Artist Interview Tyler Loftis | The Shell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:44
Tyler Loftis is a contemporary artist based out of New York. Loftis developed a practice rooted that respects traditional practices like drawing and painting from observation, but also celebrating and embracing art as a…
Jeff Koons | Pink Panther (encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:04
Jeff Koons, born in 1955, displayed an early interest in art. As a teenager, he called Salvador Dali's hotel and arranged to meet the artist. He was inspired by Dali and went on to study art in college. Koons supported h…
TLDR Le Corbusier | Villa Savoye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:01
Le Corbusier (born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) was a pioneer of modern architecture whose ideas reshaped our urban landscapes. A Swiss-born, French-naturalized architect, designer, and urban planner, Le Corbusier champion…
TLDR Medieval Architecture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:18
Medieval European architecture is defined by two major successive styles: Romanesque and Gothic. Romanesque architecture (c. 1000–1200 CE) is characterized by massive, thick walls, rounded arches, and a heavy, fortress-l…
TLDR Tarsila do Amaral [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:32
Explore the life and work of Tarsila do Amaral, a foundational artist of Brazilian modernism and one of the most celebrated figures in Latin American art history. Born in 1886, Tarsila brought the avant-garde lessons of…
TLDR Illuminated Manuscripts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:54
Illuminated manuscripts are the stunning, handcrafted books of the medieval world, created through a meticulous process in monastery workshops known as scriptoria. Scribes would copy text onto processed animal skin, or v…
TLDR Ibrahim El-Salahi | The Inevitable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:20
My TLDR episodes are meant to be short and to the point with a few key facts to know about the artist and a look at one of their major works. This episode explores the life and work of Ibrahim El-Salahi, a pivotal figure…
TLDR Georgia O'Keeffe | Sky Above Clouds IV [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:50
My TLDR episodes give a short and sweet overview with a few interesting facts about a great artist. Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) stands as a foundational figure of American modernism, celebrated for her revolutionary con…
TLDR Claude Monet | Water Lilies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:34
As it is back to school season, I thought I would try making a series of episodes that are short and to the point to give students and anyone else interested a quick overview of the artist. Each of my TLDR episodes will…

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