61 Best Art History Podcasts

1. The Great Women Artists

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Latest Joan Snyder (03 Jun, 2026)
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Created off the back of @thegreatwomenartists Instagram, this podcast is all about celebrating women artists. Presented by art historian and curator, Katy Hessel, this podcast interviews artists on their career, or curators, writers, or general art lovers, on the female artist who means the most to them.MORE Host Katy Hessel
Email ****@katyhessel.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Michaela Yearwood-Dan, Lorna Simpson +1 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.1KInstagram 490.9K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Waldy and Bendy's Adventures in Art

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Latest Season 6, Episode 4: Live at Gloucester History Festival (23 Apr, 2026)
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I'm Waldemar Januszczak, art critic of the Sunday Times - Waldy to my friends! - and with my co-host Bendor 'Bendy' Grosvenor, the celebrated art historian and TV giant, we're going to be looking at interesting things that are happening in art.MORE Hosts Waldemar Januszczak, Bendor Grosvenor
Producer/Network ZCZ Films
Email ****@zczfilms.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 677Twitter 57.6KInstagram 34.3K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

3. The Modern Art Notes Podcast

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Latest Remembering Betye Saar (30 Jul, 2026)
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The Modern Art Notes Podcast is a weekly, hour-long interview program featuring artists, historians, authors, curators and conservators. Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Sebastian Smee called The MAN Podcast 'one of the great archives of the art of our time.' When the US chapter of the International Association of Art Critics gave host Tyler Green one of its inaugural awards for criticism in 2014, it included a special citation for The MAN Podcast.MORE Host Tyler Green
Email ****@manpodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 608 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Art of History

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Latest Free as a Verb: Art, Speech, and Conflict in Antebellum...
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Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month. Hosted by Amanda Matta, art historian and TikTok's favorite royal commentator.
Host Amanda Matta
Producer/Network Airwave History
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Gavin Whitehead
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 396Twitter 61Instagram 4.2K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast

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Latest Episode 46: The Voynich Manuscript (28 Jun, 2026)
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Hi! My name is Lindsay and I host Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast. It is a podcast where I tell you stuff about things. From giant Buddhas to lost paintings, each episode is a deep dive into a particular work of art, artist, or issue within the world of art history. My goal is to make art history accessible, enjoyable, and fun for anyone with a digital device and a desire to learn! My dog, Gus, also plays a key role as the podcast's muse and mascot. Come for the information, stay in spite of my very bad jokes...MORE Host Lindsay Sheedy
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 344Facebook 92Twitter 34Instagram 872 Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

6. Rebuilding The Renaissance

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Latest Episode 393 - Answers to Open Questions - XXIX (29 Jul, 2026)
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This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy's role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.MORE Host Rocky Ruggiero
Email ****@rockyruggiero.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 283Facebook 8.2KTwitter 659Instagram 5.9K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

7. The Sculptor's Funeral

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Latest Episode 97 - Drawing in Space (10 Jun, 2026)
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The Sculptor's Funeral is the only podcast dedicated to figurative sculptors living and working today. Art history, tech talk, news, and interviews for those working in the Western European tradition of figurative sculpture, along with a social media forum and listener mail/questions/comments make this podcast required listening for any sculptor who knows the Fine Arts aren't dead, they just smell a little funny.MORE Host Jason Arkles
Email ****@jasonarkles.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 231 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Oct 2014 Get Email Contact

8. Curious Objects

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Latest Oops I Did It Again - Editing Errors in a Pre-Digital Print... (30 Jul, 2026)
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Through interviews with leading figures in the world of fine and decorative arts, Curious Objects—a podcast from The Magazine Antiques—explores the hidden histories, the little-known facts, the intricacies, and the idiosyncrasies that breathe life and energy into historical works of craft and art.MORE Host Benjamin Miller
Producer/Network The Magazine Antiques
Email ****@themagazineantiques.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Craig Kent, Marisa Guterman +3 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 195Facebook 27KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 39.8K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Art Slice - A Palatable Serving of Art History

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Latest Leonora Carrington - the Magical World of the Maya | part 2 (30 Jun, 2026)
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Irreverent Deep Dives into Art & Art History - by artists and art historian Stephanie Dueñas and Russell Shoemaker.No gatekeeping, privilege, or that cognitive fog called 'art speaking.'Follow along with the images we discuss on our Youtube page, artslicepod.com, @artslicepod on Instagram.Get bonus content and support the show at http://www.patreon.com/artslicepodMORE Hosts Stephanie Duenas, Russell Shoemaker
Producer/Network Stephanie Dueñas & Russell Shoemaker / Art Slice
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 158Twitter 294Instagram 7.4K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages

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Latest Francisco Goya | The Third of May 1808 (encore) (31 Jul, 2026)
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Who Arted is art history and art education for everyone. While most art history podcasts focus on the traditional 'fine art' we see in museums around the world, Who ARTed celebrates art in all of its forms and in terms anyone can understand. Each episode tells the story of a different artist and artwork including the traditional big names like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol along with lesser-known artists working in such diverse media as video game design, dance, the culinary arts, and more...MORE Host Kyle Wood
Producer/Network Airwave Media
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 130Twitter 646Instagram 488 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Object

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Latest Imagined Futures: Cyberpunk (05 Apr, 2026)
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The histories and meanings behind the art, images, and cultural objects we encounter every day. Hosted by Ferren Gipson, Object explores visual and material culture, offering a fresh lens on how the things around us shape the way we see and experience the world. This podcast explores topics through thematic seasons. object.substack.comMORE Email ****@substack.com
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 87 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Baroque B*tches - An Art History Gossip Podcast

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Latest Amrita Sher-Gil: You Can't HANDLE THE TRUTH! (17 May, 2026)
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High brow art… low brow tea! Our podcast is a light dive into your favorite artists juicy drama. Art is for everyone on this show and we're serving it with a side of steeping hot tea!New episode every Wednesday! Come learn with us!Love you,Xoxo - Baroque B'sIG: Baroque.B.PodcastNow on Patreon! #artpodcast #arthistorypodcastMORE Producer/Network Baroque Bs
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 75 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Stories of Art

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Latest Alberto Giacometti: The Rise of Stick Man (Part 2) (03 Aug, 2026)
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Stories of Art brings together art historian Dr. James Fox and art critic Alastair Sooke to uncover the most inspiring and compelling stories from the history of art.From the lives of the world's greatest artists to the turning points that changed art, to the hidden histories of great masterpieces, James and Alastair are your guides to the extraordinary characters and fascinating stories that have shaped art history.  Full of insight, expert opinion and humour, Stories of Art is the ultimate deep dive into the history of art.MORE Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

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Latest s3e112 the business and heart of Lower East Side Printshop... (28 Jul, 2026)
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Why do fine art prints (etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, screenprints, etc.) and printmaking draw such fervent practitioners, collectors, and fans? Find out how prints were the first internet disseminating images since the mid-15th century. Find out why it takes a village to make, sell, study, and collect these affordable beauties. Who are all these people in the print ecosystem, anyway?Series one looks at prints and printmaking and how they fit in in the context of museums, the market, critiques, and the print ecosystem. Series two offers a history of prints and printmaking in the West...MORE Producer/Network Ann Shafer, curator and print evangelist
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Mike Stark, Robert Townsend
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 184Twitter 114Instagram 3.5K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Jo's Art History Podcast

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Latest SEASON 5: Welcome to Saints and Their Signifiers! (02 Jun, 2026)
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Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history in a fun and accessible wayJo's aim is to begin breaking down the elitism which surrounds the subject of art history and believes in order to do so, it's important to create a space where everyone from all walks of life have the opportunity to talk about art that is meaningful to them; as let's face it, if you are passionate about something, you are going to be good at talking about it! Painting, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, design no subject is off-limits on Jo's Art History Podcast.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 28Twitter 26Instagram 2.9K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

16. The Painting Podcast

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Latest Mannerism and the Late Renaissance: From Long Necks to...
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Art History from a painter's perspective. Every episode examines the life and work of one painter. Exploring both the paintings these artists make, as well as the world which they inhabited.
Host Jeremiah Palecek
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

17. Verso: An Art History Podcast

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Latest The Art Thief and His Attic Full of Masterpieces (27 Jul, 2026)
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Discover the hidden side of art history with Verso. Every other week, we peel back the layers of famous and forgotten masterpieces to reveal the stories that shaped them—art heists, secret paintings, scandals, and more. Whether it's uncovering the drama behind the canvas or exploring the unexpected connections between art and culture, Verso will change how you see the art, and the world, around you.Want to support the show? Buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/versopodEmail me: ****@versopod.comMORE Email ****@versopod.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. New Books in Art

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Latest Paulina Banas, "Visualizing Egypt: European Travel, Book... (02 Aug, 2026)
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Interviews with Scholars of Art about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art
Hosts Marshall Poe, Miranda Melcher, Amir Engel, Jen Hoyer, Alix Beeston, Jenna Pittman
Producer/Network Marshall Poe
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Daisy Fancourt, Matthew Davis +5 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 9.1KTwitter 15.7K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. EMPIRE LINES

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Latest The Thing About Making Rocks, Sovay Berriman (2026), with... (26 Mar, 2026)
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EMPIRE LINES uncovers the unexpected, often two-way, flows of empires through art.Interdisciplinary thinkers use individual artworks as artefacts of imperial exchange, revealing the how and why of the monolith 'empire'.Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: instagram.com/empirelinespodcast Read articles, and join talks, tours, events, and exhibitions: jelsofron.com/empire-linesSupport EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: patreon.com/empirelinesTRANSCRIPTS: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-pwfn4U_P1o2oT2Zfb7CoCWadZ3-pO4C?usp=sharingMUSIC: Combinación // The DubbstylePRODUCER: Jelena SofronijevicMORE Host Jelena Sofronijevic
Producer/Network EMPIRE LINES
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dan Hicks, Corinne Fowler
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Dr Great Art! Short, Fun Art History Artecdotes!

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Latest Episode 85: Flash Memoir Vignette Nr 6, Hinterm Horizont (26 Mar, 2026)
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Dr Great Art! (Sometimes even with a '?'), Short, Fun, Art History Artecdotes. Through his podcasts and performance-lecture installations, artist and art historian Dr Mark Staff Brandl takes viewers inside visual art,art history, and visual metaphor theory. Entertainingly, yet educationally and aesthetically he presents and discusses stimulating tidbits of knowledge. Brandl stands for an understanding of art in which art historical knowledge and aesthetic pleasure merge into a new artistic experience.MORE Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Frieze Masters Podcast

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Latest Episode 7: Sculpting as a New Humanism | Antony Gormley on...
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The Frieze Masters Podcast is back for 2025, bringing you seven conversations across art history curated by Arturo Galansino (Director General of Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence). Entitled 'Woven Histories' and recorded live at Frieze Masters 2025, this year's series features artists, curators and thinkers, whose conversations weave together geographies and chronologies, and challenge us to look at history in new and unexpected ways...MORE Producer/Network Frieze
Email ****@frieze.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 175.5KTwitter 281.3KInstagram 1.2M Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. The History of Ceramics

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Latest Lucie Rie & Hans Coper - Clay, Courage and Reinvention -... (08 Jul, 2026)
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The History of Ceramics brings together British art historian & curator Paul Greenhalgh and U.S. maker and academic Stephanie Rozene as they reveal the most compelling stories from this often-overlooked corner of art history.  From the very first shards that shed light on early civilizations, to stories of power, political intrigue and espionage.  Famous artists, extraordinary characters, pioneers and rebels from the world of pottery, architecture and design.  Full of revelation, insight and practical expertise, The History of Ceramics offers an alternative history to our times.MORE Email ****@heni.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Something You Can Feel: A Black Art History Podcast

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Latest A House Is Not a Home: Yannick Lowery + The Black Paradise...
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Something You Can Feel is Black art history podcast, celebrating the lives, work and impact of under-recognized figures and movements in Black contemporary art. I'm your host Qiaira, an interdisciplinary artist and guerilla art theorist. Join me, and on occasion a few of my artsy friends, as I explore creative practices and disciplines from across the diaspora.MORE Producer/Network Qiaira
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Museum of Femininity

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Latest Josephine Baker (01 Jun, 2026)
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Welcome to the Museum of Femininity, a laid back podcast exploring different aspects of female history and the representation of women in art and material culture My name is Charlotte Appleyard, a graduate with an MA in Art History and Archaeology of East Asia and museum professional. I have a love of Symbolism, Edo period art, fashion history and all things Victorian...MORE Host Charlotte Appleyard
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 14Instagram 564 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Is It? The Art Mystery Podcast

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Latest Is It an Artemisia? (08 Jul, 2026)
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Is It? is a brand new podcast on art history's mysteries. In each episode, we ask the question of whether a certain painting is by a certain famous artist. These are puzzle paintings, works that have divided and confounded scholars, sometimes for centuries. To answer this question, we bring in a guest expert, a specialist in the artist in question. And we also bring in an expert in AI authentication from Art Recognition...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Carina Popovici
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. In the Foreground: Conversations on Art & Writing

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Latest The Evidentiary and the Black Body
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What does it mean to make art history? In the Foreground: Conversations on Art & Writing considers the role of art in society, how knowledge is shared (or obscured), and the way histories are made and unmade—while also considering the personal stakes of scholarship. Each episode offers a lively, in-depth look into the life and mind of a scholar or artist working with art historical or visual material. Discussions touch on guests' current research projects, career paths, and significant texts, mentors, and experiences that have shaped their thinking...MORE Producer/Network Caro Fowler
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. The Whole Art Nebula

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Latest What is Mixed Media (01 Apr, 2026)
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The Whole Art Nebula is an art history podcast discussing the life and work of Black visual artists. Kobina Wright, attempts to fill in some of the gaps often glaring in the discussions of art and its contributors and recounts the legacies these artists left behind.Thewholeartnebula.comOn IG: @ojenis_studioArt History. Visual arts. Black history. American history. World history.MORE Producer/Network Ojenis Studio
Email ****@protonmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

28. The Padang Sessions

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Latest Padang Spotlights #3: Lai Foong Moi (01 Apr, 2026)
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Discover the best conversations recorded live at National Gallery Singapore, home to the world's largest public collection of Southeast Asian modern art. We have handpicked our favourite talks and lectures for you to experience, wherever you are.MORE Producer/Network National Gallery Singapore
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Facebook 122.7KTwitter 10.1KInstagram 111.3K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. The Immortal Art Podcast

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Latest #123 - We’ve Been Counting Time Wrong (29 Jul, 2026)
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Hi! I'm Eldin and this is a chronological history of art told by a painter/art historian. You're on the right place if you like art, art history, and if you are curious about the artistic processes. This is an audio version of YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@TheImmortalArtMORE Producer/Network The Immortal Art Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Ruben Hanssen
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

30. The World of Art with Victoria Chick

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Latest Art Spotlight on Jack Levine: The American Political Artist (18 Jul, 2026)
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Celebrating the World of Art, this Big Blend Radio podcast focuses on art, artists, and art history, and features Victoria Chick, a contemporary figurative artist, early 19th/20th century print collector, former art educator, and art therapist.MORE Host Victoria Chick
Producer/Network Big Blend Radio Network
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Facebook 992Twitter 14.8KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. The E.A.R (Educated Art Review)

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An approachable art history podcast. Welcome to The Educated Art Review, your passport to the captivating world of art history, where approachability, accessibility, fun, and meticulous research converge. In each episode, Madeline and Anya bring you a balanced blend of laughter, curiosity, and well-researched insights to make art history accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Keep an ear out for the E.A.R!MORE Producer/Network The Educated Art Review
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. The WPI Oral Histories

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Latest I Only Want to Paint: Tom Wesselmann in Discussion with...
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The WPI Oral Histories provide unprecedented firsthand accounts from art historians, archivists, gallerists, and others with close connections to WPI's research projects. Issued in installments, each oral history will complement the WPI's unique material.The Wildenstein Plattner Institute Inc. is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the study of art and to fostering the accessibility, cataloguing, and digitization of archival materials that support critical research in the field. Visit www.wpi.art for more information.MORE Producer/Network Wildenstein Plattner Institute
Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Is That Art?

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This podcast is a lighthearted discussion on Art and Art history. Your hosts Simon O'Rourke and Paul Edwards talk about a different artist each episode, and interview various creative guests about their opinions and experiences.Simon and Paul both create art for a living, and share their own experiences of their journey with some occasional strong language and many laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Simon O'Rourke
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. British Art Matters

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Latest Dr William Aslet, Editor of the Walpole Society Annual... (25 Jun, 2026)
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British Art Matters is the official podcast of the Berger Prize, awarded annually for excellence in British art history through the generosity of the Berger Collection Educational Trust; it is hosted by Dr Christina Faraday and brought to you by The Walpole Society. Across eight episodes each year, we explore cutting edge scholarship through conversations with shortlisted authors...MORE Producer/Network Walpole Society
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Notes On A Painting

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Latest Episode 63: Louis Finson, The Four Elements, 1611 (15 May, 2026)
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Notes On A Painting is a podcast by artist Olivia Kemp and art historian Esme Garlake . Together each week we will discuss a painting that one of us has chosen and researched. Our choices of paintings will reflect where our tastes differ and overlap across the history of art.MORE Producer/Network Notes On A Painting
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

36. Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History

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Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History is where masterpieces meet mayhem. Join artist and educator James William Moore for bite-sized episodes exploring the scandals, strokes of genius, and happy accidents that shaped art history. Witty, insightful, and a little irreverent — it's art history served with sass, smarts, and a splash of chaos. Because perfection's overrated… and art happens.MORE Email ****@j2atelier.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

37. Exploring Art History

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Latest Ep. 9. THE ART OF AI: A conversation with Carina Popovici (23 Jul, 2026)
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Exploring Art History is a biweekly video podcast featuring seriously-entertaining conversations between Howard Burton and a spectrum of art experts, including art historians, museum directors and curators providing captivating insights into both their expertise and artistic journeys. The videos are enhanced with visuals throughout to illuminate the mysteries, discoveries and compelling new interpretations that are under discussion. *For Howard's art essays, visit: https://ideasroadshow.substack.com/* Ideas Roadshow art films: https://ideasroadshow.comMORE Email ****@ideasroadshow.com
Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

38. The Bigger Picture: Your Favourite Art History Podcast

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Latest To See and Be Seen: Mary Cassatt’s In the Loge (1878) (03 Aug, 2026)
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Professional Art History podcast hosted by Dr Peter Tuka, which uncovers The Bigger Picture of the world we are a small part of. Each episode zooms in on one great work of art and tells the story behind it in a simple and engaging manner. There is always more than meets the eye. There is always The Bigger Picture.Peter Tuka holds a PhD in History of Art from the University in Glasgow. He is an independent art historian, studying the aesthetics of self-confrontation. He is fascinated how the artists' choice of visual language can serve as a raw, unmediated expression of their fragmented mind.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

39. Iconoclast Art History

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A place for art & ideas (not always in that order)
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

40. Reparative Histories of Art and Architecture

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Produced with support from the Mellon Foundation, this podcast series explores how the discipline of Art and Architectural History can foreground the issue of justice across temporal and geographic boundaries. For show notes and more info, visit arthistories.hcommons.org.MORE Email ****@pitt.edu
Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. Phantom of Rubens

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Hello there! My name is Daria and I'm into art history. Join me to discover the secrets behind the greatest masterpieces, time travel to the past and have the most exciting talks with the experts of the art universe! MORE Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

42. What Is a Painting?

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Latest Episode 29 - Unwanted Material (12 Jun, 2026)
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What do you see when you look at a painting? You see the subject and the style of the work but also the materials and technologies used to create it and the traces of everything that has happened to it. Professional paintings conservator Jean Dommermuth considers how all of those factors contribute to what a painting is. You don't need to know anything about art history to enjoy this podcast, but no matter what, you'll never look at a painting the same way again. You can find images and related materials at jeandommermuth.com/podcastMORE Host Jean Dommermuth
Producer/Network Jean
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

43. AP Art History in 15

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This podcast series is designed to help Advanced Placement (AP) Art History students gain an understanding of the '250' works of art and art history. The series will try to connect works of art and architecture to help students succeed in the AP Exam.MORE Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

44. Artful Dodgers

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Art History from an Artist perspective.Two professional Artists, Francisco Centofanti and George Dawnay, look at famous Artists and Art and discuss their lives and processes.'We Love Art and hope to share that love with you through a conversation about amazing Art from the past and present day'Francisco Centofantihttps://franciscocentofantiart.com/George Dawnayhttps://www.georgedawnay.com/MORE Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

45. Art History for Baddies

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Latest Terracotta Warriors & Rivers of Mercury (07 Mar, 2026)
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Art History for Baddies serves up art history's greatest hits in snackable episodes that won't put you to sleep. From Renaissance drama to modern art chaos, we break down the masterpieces, the scandals, and the artists who changed everything—minus the academic jargon. Perfect for your commute, your coffee break, or whenever you want to sound cultured without the commitment. Because knowing your Caravaggio from your Kahlo should be fun, not homework. Hosted by the whimsical and curious Mallory Corbin.MORE Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

46. Renaissance Dissident

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My name is Chris Dobson. I am an English historian living and working in Italy. I have written and lectured a great deal on the art and history of Medieval and Renaissance Florence, but I also champion the largely-unknown but beautiful art of Piedmont.Over the years I have been a regular lecturer at Study Days at the Wallace Collection, London, and I have organised and lectured at two international conferences. My consultancy work has included complete museum gallery design...MORE Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

47. Forgotten Art History

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Forgotten Art History uncovers the overlooked stories, objects, and cultures that rarely make it into traditional textbooks. Each episode shines a light on the hidden corners of the art world, making history engaging and accessible for everyone. accessiblearthistory.substack.comMORE Email ****@substack.com
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48. The Tea on Art

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Artists are often more outrageous and intriguing than their artwork. On The Tea on Art , co-hosts Breana and Heidi tell the stories behind the stories, offering a little fact-based gossip, if you will. Here, they reveal the scandals and crimes of some of history's most esteemed art icons, from Caravaggio's violent temperament to Picasso's tumultuous love affairs. For listeners who delight in discovering the personalities behind the masterpieces, this poddy happily spills the tea.MORE Email ****@outlook.com
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49. Why'd They Put That In A Museum?

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Art. Objects. Museums. Ideas . Questions. What happens when you put things on display and invite people in to look? Have you ever seen art on display and wondered, 'Why'd they put that in a museum?' Museum curator Sarah Lees and author Beth Bacon start each conversation with one item, in one specific museum. We explore the object, its history, and the cultural ideas surrounding it. In the end, that object takes on new meaning as listeners discover the fascinating reasons it ended up in a museum.MORE Producer/Network Beth Bacon and Sarah Lees
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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50. Meet Me at the Art Museum

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A podcast that shares weird, wonderful, and inspiring stories from the world of art and culture. This is a show for the culturally curious listener. Join Zoe, a current PhD student in art history, as she explores the objects, places, and artists who facinate her.MORE Producer/Network Zoe Appleby
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

51. Art History Podcast

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LearnOutLoud.com presents the Art History Podcast. Each episode provides thoughtful analysis of the enduring artistic masterpieces that have become hallmarks of western culture.
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 119 Get Email Contact

52. ArtCurious Podcast

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Think art history is boring? Think again. It's weird, funny, mysterious, enthralling, and liberating. Join us as we cover the strangest stories in art. Is the Mona Lisa fake? Did Van Gogh actually kill himself? And why were the Impressionists so great? Subscribe to us here, and follow us at www.artcuriouspodcast.com for further information and fun extras. © 2023 Jennifer DasalMORE Host Jennifer Dasal
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 1.3KTwitter 3KInstagram 10.5K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2016 Get Email Contact

53. The Lonely Palette

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Welcome to The Lonely Palette, the podcast that returns art history to the masses, one painting at a time. Each episode, host Tamar Avishai picks a painting du jour, interviews unsuspecting museum visitors in front of it, and then dives deeply into the object, the movement, the social context, and anything and everything else that will make it as neat to you as it is to her. For more information, visit thelonelypalette.com | Twitter @lonelypalette | Instagram @thelonelypalette.MORE Host Tamar Avishai
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 2.3KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 7.6K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

54. The Art History Babes

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~life is short, art is long~Corrie, Nat, Ginny, & Jen discuss all things visual culture*Regular episodes: hanging out, talking about art - kind of like a college seminar and house party combined.*Art History Babe Briefs (Art History BBs) : quick art history facts minus the expletives.*Hot Takes: The Babes mix it up, chatting about topics outside the realm of established art history.MORE Hosts Corrie Allison, Nat, Ginny, Jen
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 30.7K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Jun 2016 Get Email Contact

55. Dr Janina Ramirez - Art Detective

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Art is the truest expression of the workings of the mind, free from learned language. More than that, it is the visual expression of culture, politics, society, religion, emotion, zeitgeist, channeled through the brush, chisel, or hands of creative individuals. Understanding art allows us to understand history: to pin it with images, and pepper it with the faces, colours, drama and expression of its time. This series is designed to give bite-sized insights into the world of Art History, bringing one image to life across a wide-ranging discussion with experts...MORE Host Dr. Janina Ramirez
Producer/Network Laluma
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 367Facebook 25.6KTwitter 113.3KInstagram 33.6K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

56. Art History for All

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From art lovers to art haters to art-is-just-okay-ers, Art History for All aims to get all kinds of people thinking about art and what it means to them. Each episode, Allyson Healey tackles a single work of art and its history and larger significance, always asking the question: so what? Art History for All takes you beyond the art historical canon and helps you find the way in which art speaks to you (even if it's never spoken to you before).MORE Host Allyson Healey
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 214Twitter 1.3K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

57. Art History at Bedtime

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Art History at Bedtime is a series of original art historical texts read by the art historian and broadcaster, Dr Bendor Grosvenor. Regular updates of stories from the Renaissance and onwards to help you get off to a calming - and learned - night's sleep. In support of the UK charity, Art History Link Up.Produced by Bendor Grosvenor and Adam Scourfield.MORE Host Dr Bendor Grosvenor
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 205Twitter 52.4K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

58. Art Watch Podcast

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Art Watch Podcast intends to teach art history at all levels with an emphasis on Latine and Chicane art! These artists are often overlooked in general art historical analyses but they have contributed to the formation of art movements around the globe. My goal is to enlighten listeners about Latine and Chicane art while challenging institutions to incorporate more artists of color into their permanent collections. I'm a PhD candidate and hold a BA and MA in art history from the University of Houston. Please join me on this journey of art historical research!MORE Producer/Network artwatchpodcast
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

59. Accessible Art History

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A space for art history lovers, students, and anyone who is curious to explore all periods of art history and human creation. The goal is to make learning about art easy and enjoyable! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accessiblearthistory/supportMORE Producer/Network Accessible Art History
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

60. MONET Century of Change

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Author and historian Alice Loxton brings to life the story of one of Europe's most influential painters: Claude Monet. In this six-part biographical podcast, listeners journey through the pivotal moments of Monet's life — from personal struggles to creative triumphs. Far from being relics of the past, his conflicts resonate deeply with today's world: the fragile balance between humanity and nature, sweeping social change, and the enduring tension between war and peace.Surrounded by legend and myth, Monet remains a towering figure in art history...MORE Email ****@studio-jot.de
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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61. Closer Look

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Closer Look is the podcast that brings you inside the world of museums and galleries across Victoria, Australia. Join your host, Maria Pia Dunne, as she explores the state's most captivating exhibitions and cultural spaces. Maria Pia takes you behind the scenes to uncover the fascinating stories and meticulous work involved in creating these vibrant cultural hubs. With exclusive interviews, insightful commentary, and a deep dive into the art and history that shape our community.MORE Email ****@amagavic.org.au
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