Reading the Art World

Jan 15 2025 34 ep. 39 mins 5

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Welcome to "Reading the Art World," a podcast series featuring authors of new books about art, design, galleries, museums and the art market. Join host Megan Fox Kelly—art advisor, avid reader and Former President of the Association of Professional Art Advisors—as she interviews the minds behind new books about how we experience art and see the art world. Special thanks to Bob Golden for our music.

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Sebastian Smee

Jan 15 2025 35 mins

For the 34th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Sebastian Smee, Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic for The Washington Post and author of "Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism,” published by W. W. Norton.This fascinating conversation explores the violent political upheavals of 1870-71 Paris — the Siege of Paris and the Paris

Art Books for Holiday Gifting

Dec 02 2024 6 mins

Join art advisor Megan Fox Kelly for a special holiday podcast episode.The holiday season, with its whirlwind of glittering lights and celebratory clamor, also offers moments of quiet reflection—a perfect time for gifting books that open doors to new worlds. For art lovers, history buffs, and anyone captivated by beauty, these books are more than just pages—they are journeys. W

Mary Morton & Kimberly Jones

Nov 14 2024 42 mins

For the 32nd episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Mary Morton, Curator and Head of the Department of French Paintings, and Kimberly Jones, Curator of 19th Century French Paintings at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Together, they discuss their work on the landmark exhibition, “Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment,” and the accompa

Diana Seave Greenwald

Oct 30 2024 35 mins

For the 31st episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Diana Seave Greenwald, curator of the exhibition “Manet: A Model Family” at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and editor of the associated catalogue, published by Princeton University Press.The exhibition and book offer a fascinating look at the personal life and family relationships that shaped

Gary Garrels

Sep 10 2024 37 mins

For the 30th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Gary Garrels, curator of the exhibition “Willem de Kooning and Italy” and editor of the associated catalogue, published by Marsilio Arte and distributed internationally by Artbook D.A.P..In the interview, Gary provides insight into Willem de Kooning’s engagement with Italy in the 1950s and early

Richard Shiff

Aug 21 2024 44 mins

For the 29th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Richard Shiff, art historian and author of “Writing after Art,” published by David Zwirner Books. Richard shares how he comes to understand an artist's work in a way that will inspire us to observe and understand artists and their processes more fully.“Writing after Art” is an expansive anthol

Selections for Summer

Jul 30 2024 8 mins

Join art advisor Megan Fox Kelly for a special podcast episode in which she shares three titles from her must-read list of recent art books and provides insights into how these fascinating publications inspire our experience of art. To hear interviews with top authors of other great new art books, don’t miss an episode of “Reading the Art World”.SHOW NOTESEpisode Timestamps:0

Eva Respini

May 22 2024 43 mins

For the 27th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Eva Respini, author of “Simone Leigh,” published by DelMonico Books in association with the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. Eva Respini’s book offers a deep dive into the groundbreaking work of contemporary artist Simone Leigh, whose multidimensional artistry challenges conventions, and sp

Martin Gayford

Apr 10 2024 29 mins

For the 26th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Martin Gayford, author of “Venice: City of Pictures,” published by Thames & Hudson in November of 2023.Their conversation shines a special spotlight on the magical, cultural city in advance of the Venice Biennale, opening April 20, 2024. Martin Gayford’s book brings the richness and complexi

Leslie Ramos

Mar 20 2024 42 mins

For the 25th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Leslie Ramos, author of “Philanthropy in the Arts: A Game of Give and Take,” published by Lund Humphries in October 2023.This book is a guidepost for cultural institutions, philanthropists, artists, galleries, and even financial advisors and public policy advisors on the importance of supporting t