Not Art Historians

Join Zak and Lianne as they step into the serene yet mysterious world of Edward Hopper, the master of American realism. We’ll explore his lifelong partnership with fellow artist Josephine “Jo” Hopper, the tensions and inspirations behind their creative endeavors, and the secret stories hidden in his iconic paintings like “Nighthawks” and “Soir Bleu.” Dive into the silent dramas, the play of light...

Hosts Lianne and Zak dive into the life of iconic American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. They explore his beginnings in the NY graffiti scene before his meteoric rise to fame, relationships with the likes of Madonna and Andy Warhol, and untimely death. Today in Art unpacks Mark Zuckerberg commissioning a 7-foot sculpture of his wife. Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians Sources https://magazin...

Join Zak and Lianne as they delve into the chaotic life and art of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, the pioneer of drip painting. We’ll explore his struggles with alcoholism, volatile relationship with fellow artist Lee Krasner, and the rise of his unique artistic style. Today In Art will bring us to the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony! Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians Sources...

Dive into the Belle Époque world of Toulouse Lautrec with Zak and Lianne! We’ll cover his friendship with Vincent van Gogh, how he went from the nobility to stays at both brothels and an asylum, and his recipe for porpoise (actually). Today in Art will explore what happens when artist Ilê Sartuzi steals from the British Museum …only to give it all back the same day. Follow us on Instagram @notarth...

This week, Zak and Lianne unpack the life of iconic fashion designer - Coco Chanel. We’ll dive into her humble beginnings in an orphanage, a morphine addiction, and her dark WWII ties to the Nazis. Today in Art will pay tribute to a professional athlete turned thief who made off with masterpiece “The Scream”! Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians Sources https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-sc...

Join Zak and Lianne as they dive into the scandalous world of Frank Lloyd Wright, featuring multiple axe murders (actually), a tumultuous love life that the press couldn't get enough of, and the buildings that defined his career. We’ll also cover a recent photography competition's struggle with AI-generated photos! Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians Sources https://www.youtube.com/w...

Join Zak and Lianne as they delve into the juicy details of Michelangelo, Italy's Divine Master, from his early struggles in Florence and his infamous nose-breaking incident to his prolific love letters and quirky habits. Plus we’ll discuss a scandalizing new portrait of a billionaire on display in Australia! Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians Sources A. Condivi, The Life of Michelangel...

Join Zak and Lianne as they explore the life of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe ft. a pet monkey named Scratch, his first love Patti Smith, and a meteoric rise to fame for his black and white photographs (despite not knowing how to process film!). We’ll also cover how activist groups are waging war in museums to fight for climate change. Follow us on Instagram! @notarthistorians Sou...

Hosts Zak and Lianne explore the mysterious life and masterful works of Johannes Vermeer, featuring his debt-ridden family, use of optical devices, and limited yet powerful body of work. Add to that his role in one of art history's most famous, and still UNSOLVED, art heists. Then, we’ll chat about a Russian artist intent on dissolving works by Picasso in acid! Follow us on Instagram! @notarth...

Hosts Zak and Lianne explore the fascinating life of Yayoi Kusama featuring a chance discovery in a secondhand bookshop, couches covered in phalluses, and a “happening” with four nude dancers gyrating on Wall St. whilst the artist painted them with polka dots. Then, we’ll answer the question on everyone’s mind - what is happening with the Ghanaian crown jewels?! Follow up on Instagram! @notarthist...

Join Zak and Lianne as they dive into the turbulent intertwined lives of Surrealists Yves Tanguy and Kay Sage. We’ll explore Tanguy’s humble beginnings as a merchant sailor with no formal artistic training, Sage’s brief stint as an actual princess, how a single painting brought them together, and one bird ushered their tragic demise. We’ll also cover their masterpieces, including “I Am Waiting For...

Join Zak and Lianne as they dive into the charmed yet tragic life of heiress turned influential art collector. We’ll follow the New York debutante as she traipses through WWII Europe, evading Nazis as she brushes shoulders with the likes of Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray. Perennially unlucky in love (you’ll have to listen to find out how many husbands), Guggenheim still cements her own name as a renow...

Join Lianne and Zak as they unravel the vibrant and tumultuous life of Frida Kahlo, one of the most iconic artists to emerge from Mexico City. Delving into her remarkable journey, we'll explore Kahlo's profound artworks, from her riveting self-portraits to the themes of identity, pain, and resilience that define her legacy. Beyond the canvas, we delve into Frida's complex relationships...

Hosts Zak and Lianne invite listeners to explore the fascinating life of Salvador Dalí, an influential artist in Surrealism. We’ll cover his magnum opus “The Persistence of Memory” and launch into when he fell in love with a married woman, borrowed monkeys from the San Francisco Zoo for a dinner party, and collaborated with a squid to paint Beethoven. Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians Sour...

Join Zak and Lianne as they dive into the tumultuous life of Baroque painter Caravaggio, once the most famous painter in Rome. We’ll explore a duel between jealous lovers (maybe?), his imprisonment, and a smear campaign that Caravaggio launched against one of his enemies. We’ll also cover his masterpieces like “Medusa” and “David with the Head of Goliath”. Follow us on Instagram: @notarthistorians...