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Quinn and Betty are two non-professional art enthusiasts who love art and want to learn more about it. They take turns researching interesting parts of art history and culture, and sharing those stories with each other. Hosted by Betty Chen and Quinn Rose.

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Finale

2024/01/12

Pictorial is laid to rest with something we've never done before: follow-up.

Palestinian Art

2023/12/29

In their penultimate episode, Quinn and Betty discuss some enduring symbols in Palestinian art and examine a few prominent contemporary pieces.

Aboriginal Art (part 2)

2023/12/21

The discussion of Aboriginal art continues with contemporary artists!

Aboriginal Art (part 1)

2023/12/01

Betty walks Quinn through highlights from the history of Aboriginal Australian art, including the longest continual art practice in the world.

Unfinished Work

2023/11/09

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?

Science & Art (are not so different)

2023/10/19

Let's explore the connection between science and art! Artists who became scientists, scientists who became artists, and art that investigates that line.

Indianapolis Museum of Art

2023/09/28

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.

2023 Biennale Architecttura

2023/09/14

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.

Biennale Architecttura History

2023/08/31

Pictorial returns from summer break with an overview of the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice and some favorite exhibits from over the years.

Deaccessioning

2023/06/02

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.

Liz Diller

2023/05/12

For Pictorial's diamond jubilee, we talk about the wide-ranging portfolio of architect and designer Liz Diller.

Ruth Adler Schnee

2023/04/28

The fascinating biography and beautiful textiles of mid-century icon Ruth Adler Schnee.

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4.1 out of 5

18 reviews

★★★★★

klairelockheart 2023/07/29

Delightful & Approachable

The hosts of Pictorial do a delightful job of discussing various topics in the art world in a friendly way!

★★★★★

patrick.neville 2021/07/05

amazing show

i came from betty’s youtube and really love the interaction of the hosts and that they are very clear on how they feel but still give a great history ...

★★★★★

karan301 2021/02/27

Fun show with personable hosts

Pictorial is unlike the shows I typically listen to but Quinn and Betty are a delight and do a great job exploring the topics they present.

★★☆☆☆

cdatguti 2019/12/19

As someone from the art establishment:

There is a way to talk about art, and a way not to talk about art. THIS IS NOT IT. There are certain methods taught to art historians to visually anal...

★☆☆☆☆

allyortolani 2019/12/13

it’s bad

DONT WATCH! 0/5 if I could vote that—not worth your time listening !!!!

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