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
Alphonse Mucha | Gismonda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:30
In December 1894, Alphonse Mucha just happened to be in the print shop checking some proofs for a friend, when in walked an actress, Sarah Bernhardt in need of posters for her upcoming play. All of the regular artists sh…
Eadweard Muybridge | The Horse in Motion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:13
Pioneering 19th-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in capturing movement, which laid the foundation for modern cinema. After immigrating to the United States and gaining fam…
Helen Frankenthaler | The Bay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:49
The Bay was painted in 1963 as Frankenthaler had refined her soak and stain process. While Mountains and Sea was made with diluted oil paints, The Bay is acrylic on unprimed canvas. She had found that using acrylics gave…
Romero Britto | Mona Cat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:05
From humble beginnings in Recife, Brazil, to international acclaim in Miami, Florida, Romero Britto has redefined the boundaries of contemporary pop art. Born in 1963, Britto developed a signature style known as Neo-pop…
Saloua Raouda Choucair | Interform [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:26
Saloua Raouda Choucair was a pioneer of abstract art born in Beirut in 1916. Despite initial discouragement, she pursued her passion for art, studying in Paris and developing a unique style that blended Western modernism…
Ibrahim El-Salahi | The Inevitable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:20
Ibrahim El-Salahi is a pivotal figure in Sudanese and African modernism. Born in 1930 in Omdurman, Sudan, El-salahi's artistic journey began with the study of calligraphy under his father. After formal art training in Kh…
Marc Chagall | I and the Village [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:40
Marc Chagall (born Moishe Shagal, 1887-1985) was a prominent Russian-French modern artist whose life spanned nearly a century of dramatic historical change. Originating from a Hasidic Jewish community near Vitebsk, Russi…
Henri Matisse | Goldfish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
Henri Matisse was born in Northern France on December 31, 1869. His father was a successful grain merchant. In 1887, Henri was well on his way to a successful, respectable career when he went to Paris. He was going to st…
Pierre-Auguste Renoir | Luncheon of the Boating Party [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:34
Today, Renoir is remembered as one of the greatest painters of the Impressionist movement. His paintings are soft and delicate, but his life and his work was a painful struggle. Most painters pride themselves on their ab…
Ansel Adams | Monolith, the Face of Half Dome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:25
Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was an iconic American photographer renowned for his dramatic black and white landscapes, particularly of Yosemite National Park. His distinctive style, characterized by sharp focus, expansive ton…