The Art History Babes
~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.
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Art History BB: Käthe Kollwitz
Käthe Kollwitz was a German modern artist, well-known for creating prints that celebrate the plight of the working class.
27 min
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Hot Takes: What We Do in the Shadows
Vampires, dry absurdist humor, art historical references - it’s no wonder that the art history babes love “What We Do in the Shadows”.
64 min
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Art History BB: Bayeux Tapestry
Corrie and Nat discuss the Bayeux Tapestry which, spoiler alert: is not even really a tapestry!
30 min
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Art History BB: Mariko Mori's Pure Land
First Art History Babe Brief of 2020 focuses on the work of Mariko Mori, including her famous 90s works titled Nirvana and Pure Land.
22 min
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Art History BB: Spiral Jetty
Corrie & Nat discuss Robert Smithson's 1970 work of land art, Spiral Jetty.
24 min
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David Donald Sutherland
In this episode, Natalie talks with LA-based artist David Donald Sutherland.
51 min
57
Meme Fest: The Art of Memes
The Babes go on a journey through the land of memes. Dancing baby, double rainbow, sad Michael Jordan - no meme goes untouched.
84 min
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Live at SOFA Chicago with Emily Mackie and Lora...
37 min
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Live at SOFA Chicago with Margie Criner
The AHB are joined by Margie Criner at SOFA Chicago to discuss nostalgia, creativity, and all things mini!
32 min
60
holiday magic 2017: winter scenes
Holiday Special! The Babes discuss some of their fave wintry scenes.
38 min
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Live at SOFA Chicago with Melissa Morgan, Sarah...
The Art History Babes are joined by 3 female gallery owners to discuss the varying perspectives of running and art gallery.
49 min
62
Chinese Calligraphy with Derek Zhang
The AHB are hanging with dear friend and art historian Derek Zhang to talk the history and mystery of Chinese calligraphy!
58 min
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Spooky Corner: Zombies
Corrie & Brian talk the cultural phenomenon that is ZOMBIES.
63 min
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Devil, Satan, Lucifer, the Dev
All four babes together talking about depictions of the dev throughout history. Epic poetry, sexy satan sculptures, contemporary Satanism and so much more!
91 min
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Spooky Corner: The Wendigo
Corrie & Brian talk various representations (and misrepresentations) of the cannibalistic creature/spirit of Algonquian legend - the Wendigo!
45 min
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Art History BB: More Etruscans
We're giving you even more Etruscan art.
16 min
67
Spooky Corner: Talkin' Banshees
For four special episodes, Corrie is joined by horror film aficionado Brian Muldoon to discuss some of your favorite spooky creatures and their appearances in both art and film. This week we're talkin' banshees!
36 min
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Art History BB: Etruscan Funerary Art
kicking off spooky season by talking death! specifically the tombs and sarcophagi of the Etruscan civilization.
20 min
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Art Historian Turned Astrologer Aliza Kelly
Corrie is joined by Cosmopolitan mag's resident astrologer Aliza Kelly to discuss shared interests in art history and astrology.
60 min
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Art History BB: Taj Mahal
Precious gemstones, optical illusions, and a bulbous marble dome — join Corrie and Nat on an exploration of the history and artistry of this “new wonder of the world”.
33 min
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Art History BB: Kouros & Kore
Nat and Kore-ie (hah.) provide an intro to Ancient Greek Kouroi and Korai statues.
25 min
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XL Art
Let’s talk about BIG ART. In this super-sized episode, Nat, Jen and Gin discuss art on a large-scale.
54 min
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Art History BB: The Forbidden City
Nat and Corrie cover the Forbidden City in Beijing, China in this Art History BB.
24 min
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Ana Mendieta
The babes express their thoughts, feelings and speculation around Mendieta’s art as well as her way-too-short, but fascinating life.
98 min
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"Heroes: A Tribute" with Doug Meyer
Doug Meyer joins Natalie on the podcast to discuss the release of "Heroes: A Tribute."
48 min