Unpacking the Stories Within

07/12/2024 20 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we explore how deceptively simple questions—what, where, and when—unlock profound insights into art. From Goltzius’s altered engraving of his mother to Justine Kurland’s photographs in a shopping mall restroom, we examine how context transforms meaning. Discover how Rothko’s intentions clashed with the art market, how Watteau’s shop sign became a masterpiece, and why even samurai helmets carry artistic weight. This journey through art objects reveals how every detail holds a story, waiting to be uncovered.

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