The Art History Babes
Latest Episodes
A Piece of Work
The Babes respond to (and fan girl over) Abbi Jacobson's collabo podcast with the MoMA, "A Piece of Work". Tune in for everything from Dada to Performance Art to Pop Art, as well as some general musings on Broad City and a healthy dose of adoration for Qu
The Art of Boxing
Sports! Violence! Talking smack! As a prelude to the much anticipated Mayweather v. McGregor fight, the Babes discuss the Roman Colosseum, abstract expressionism via boxing gloves, the spectacle of violence, crowd mentality, and the artistry of MMA. Arti
Thesis Series: Gottfried Helnwein
Born at the end of WWII, Helnwein explores themes of second generation guilt and hate-based violence. In the final installment of our thesis series, Nat analyzes his post-war related works and discusses their importance & contemporary relevance.
Thesis Series: Craft & Morality
Do you ever wonder why you find that piece of handcrafted artisanal furniture so much more charming than the mass-produced IKEA version? In the third installment of our Thesis Series, Corrie discusses the intersection of craft production, politics, & mora
Bonus: Eurobabes
The Art History Babes do Europe! Also know as the tale of Icarus, and how he flew too close to the sun.
Thesis Series: Cannibals & Codices
In the second installment of our Thesis Series, Jen discusses her research of Mesoamerican codices, the contemporary artist Enrique Chagoya, and the ultimate taboo -- human cannibalism *gasp*.
Thesis Series: Egyptomania
In the first episode of our Thesis Series, Ginny discusses European and American fascination with Ancient Egyptian art and culture. What led to this enduring interest in Ancient Egypt and when did it start? *Disclaimer: The story about the Met Museum's
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1982 "Untitled" sold for $110.5 million dollars, making it the most expensive American work ever sold. In this ep the Babe's highlight the life and work of this revolutionary neo-expressionist, discuss what this sale means for the a
Bonus: Bullsh*t Episode
The Art History Babes get deep(and unexpectedly inspirational) with this one broh! How was LSD invented? What is a Tijuana Bible? What even IS Art History???? Learn oh so much about the Babes on this very special clusterf*ck of an episode.
Art History School
The Art History Babes are back and coming at you with advice for surviving and thriving in the wonderful world of Art History.