Pictorial
Pictorial
Relay
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.
85: Finale
Pictorial is laid to rest with something we've never done before: follow-up.
Jan 12, 2024
51 min
84: Palestinian Art
In their penultimate episode, Quinn and Betty discuss some enduring symbols in Palestinian art and examine a few prominent contemporary pieces.
Dec 29, 2023
37 min
83: Aboriginal Art (part 2)
The discussion of Aboriginal art continues with contemporary artists!
Dec 21, 2023
37 min
82: Aboriginal Art (part 1)
Betty walks Quinn through highlights from the history of Aboriginal Australian art, including the longest continual art practice in the world.
Dec 1, 2023
38 min
81: Unfinished Work
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?
Nov 9, 2023
40 min
80: Science & Art (are not so different)
Let's explore the connection between science and art! Artists who became scientists, scientists who became artists, and art that investigates that line.
Oct 19, 2023
41 min
79:  Indianapolis Museum of Art
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.
Sep 28, 2023
32 min
78: 2023 Biennale Architecttura
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.
Sep 14, 2023
51 min
77: Biennale Architecttura History
Pictorial returns from summer break with an overview of the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice and some favorite exhibits from over the years.
Aug 31, 2023
48 min
76: Deaccessioning
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.
Jun 2, 2023
32 min
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