Pictorial

Jan 12 2024 85 ep. 35 mins 360

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Quinn and Betty are two non-professional art enthusiasts who love art and want to learn more about it. They took turns researching interesting parts of art history and culture, and sharing those stories with each other. Hosted by Betty Chen and Quinn Rose.

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85: Finale

Jan 12 2024 51 mins

Pictorial is laid to rest with something we've never done before: follow-up.

84: Palestinian Art

Dec 29 2023 37 mins

In their penultimate episode, Quinn and Betty discuss some enduring symbols in Palestinian art and examine a few prominent contemporary pieces.

83: Aboriginal Art (part 2)

Dec 21 2023 37 mins

The discussion of Aboriginal art continues with contemporary artists!

82: Aboriginal Art (part 1)

Dec 01 2023 38 mins

Betty walks Quinn through highlights from the history of Aboriginal Australian art, including the longest continual art practice in the world.

81: Unfinished Work

Nov 09 2023 40 mins

What does it mean to not finish a work of art? What does it mean to have the choice to finish it taken away from you?

80: Science & Art (are not so different)

Oct 19 2023 41 mins

Let's explore the connection between science and art! Artists who became scientists, scientists who became artists, and art that investigates that line.

79: Indianapolis Museum of Art

Sep 28 2023 32 mins

Years after a controversial job posting sought to preserve the Indianapolis Museum of Art's "core, white" audience, the museum has finally hired a new director. Quinn and Betty discuss saying the quiet part loud and making change in museums.

78: 2023 Biennale Architecttura

Sep 14 2023 51 mins

Part 2 of our Venice Biennale Architecture series! We look at this year's entries, featuring stunning art, works pushing the boundaries of what architecture is, and a Facebook rant.

77: Biennale Architecttura History

Aug 31 2023 48 mins

Pictorial returns from summer break with an overview of the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice and some favorite exhibits from over the years.

76: Deaccessioning

Jun 01 2023 32 mins

Quinn and Betty examine deaccessioning (specifically in the context of museums selling art) and then get distracted by how hard getting rid of anything is.