Our goal with every episode is to break down fancy art talk, provide links to everything discussed, and share some additional reading we found that was inspired by our conversation.

Alexander Berggruen Gallery, Art gallery with locations in New York est. 2019.

Blender, A 3D creation editing software.

Cooper Union, A private college in downtown Manhattan offering degrees in art, architecture, and engineering, est. 1859.

Conservator, A person responsible for the repair and preservation of works of art, buildings, or other things of cultural or environmental interest.

Impressionism, A movement of painting concerned with depicting the visual impression of the moment, especially shifting light and color. Originated in 1860s France and named after Claude Monet’s Impression Sunrise of 1872.

John Malkovich, Decorated American actor (b. 1953).

Landscape Painting, A painting whose subject is nature or countryside, usually a large swath below a horizon.

Meritocracy, A society or system organized on the basis of ability alone; values skill and education above all.

MFA, Masters in Fine Arts, a graduate program for artists.

Plein Air Painting, The practice of painting “en plein air,” French for “in the open air” or outdoors. Developed by French painters of the 19th century in their pursuit to capture natural changes in lighting and atmosphere across days and seasons. Associated with Impressionism.

Residency, A residential post held by an artist, typically for teaching or collaboration purposes.

Romantics, The members of an artistic and literary movement, Romanticism, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the precedence of the individual. Originated in late 18th century Europe.

RISD, The Rhode Island School of Design, highly respected art school in Providence, Rhode Island, est. 1877.

Sound Stage (in Hollywood), A region of a movie studio with acoustic properties suitable for the recording of sound, typically used to record dialogue.

Stems Gallery, Art gallery in Brussels, Belgium, est. 2015.

Turner, J. M. W. Turner, (1775-1851) an English Romantic painter known for his landscapes and stormy seascapes