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Our Book is Out!
It’s finally here! ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History, from Penguin Books, is now available in a bookstore near you! It’s a new book filled with stories that have never been covered on this show, and some that have been greatly expanded from their original episodes, and even contains little sidebars with more of the weirdest stories in art history that you’ve been enjoying for these past four years on the ArtCurious Podcast. It’s been an utter joy to write, and I’m thrilled to share it with you. Please pick up a copy today, share the news with your friends and family, and enjoy our little book. My hope is that it is a fun read in our challenging times, and makes you think, as always, about art a little bit differently.
BONUS: A HUGE Announcement from ArtCurious!
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you’ve never seen it before, from an art curator and host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast
We’re all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh’s suicide, you may not be aware that there’s pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn’t die from his own hand but was accidentally killed–or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol’s most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy’s moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?
ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world’s great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.