About Art

Daisy Murray Holman is Executive Director of the Artists Legacy Foundation. She and Zuckerman explore the often unseen work of supporting artists beyond the present tense: archives, artists’ estates, preservation, catalogues raisonnés, and the emotional and structural care required to sustain artistic legacies over time. Murray Holman also reflects on the legacy of her mother, painter Elizabeth Mu...

This week on About Art, Heidi Zuckerman speaks with artist Jennifer Guidi. This episode was recorded live before an audience at the Orange County Museum of Art in conjunction with  And so it is. , Guidi's solo exhibition curated by Heidi Zuckerman. Born in Redondo Beach, California, Guidi received a BFA from Boston University and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work...

This week on About Art, Heidi Zuckerman speaks with Diane Brown, founder of RxART. For more than twenty-five years, Diane has worked at the intersection of contemporary art and healthcare, commissioning leading artists to create projects for hospitals and medical facilities across the United States. Through RxART, artists including Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Rashid Johnson, Laura Owens, Rob Pru...

Ann Grinstein and Suzanne Felsen are co-directors and co-owners of Gemini G.E.L., one of the most influential artists’ workshops and publishers in the world. Founded in Los Angeles in 1966 by Stanley Grinstein, Sidney Felsen, and master printer Ken Tyler, Gemini G.E.L. has collaborated with generations of artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Serra, David H...

This week on About Art, Heidi Zuckerman speaks with Susan Taylor, Director of the New Orleans Museum of Art. Since 2010, Susan has led NOMA through a period of transformation, growth, and institutional reflection, expanding the museum’s engagement with artists, audiences, education, and community while helping shape conversations around what museums can and should be today. In this conversation, t...

Anna-Maria is the Director of the Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki, part of the Finnish National Gallery and one of the leading institutions dedicated to Finnish art from the 19th century to today. Previously the museum’s chief curator, she has organized major international exhibitions and is known for her scholarship on Nordic art, women artists, symbolism, and cultural history. In this conversatio...

This week on About Art, Heidi Zuckerman answers questions submitted by listeners. Together, the questions became a conversation about creativity, collecting, burnout, beauty, confidence, museums, meaning, and how to live a more artful life. Some questions are practical. Some are philosophical. Some are deeply personal. This episode reflects the curiosity, thoughtfulness, and emotional intelligence...

What does it mean to live a meaningful life—and how do we know what truly matters? In this episode of  About Art , Heidi Zuckerman is joined by artist Hank Willis Thomas and curator Rujeko Hockley for a deeply personal and expansive conversation about attention, time, and the choices that shape a life. Beginning from a place of reflection—on family, career, illness, and change—they explore how pri...

Jewel is a multi-platinum singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist whose work has reached millions. Over the course of her career, she has continually expanded her creative practice—moving between music, writing, and visual art, with a focus on authenticity, emotional truth, and self-expression. In this conversation, we move beyond any single medium. We talk about what it means to make something...

What does it mean to write about the art world from the inside? In this episode of  About Art , Heidi Zuckerman is joined by writer and critic James Cahill to discuss his novel  The Violet Hour  and the psychological complexity of the contemporary art world. Drawing on his experience as both an art historian and gallery insider, Cahill reflects on the strange paradox of the art world—where even th...

What does it mean to be seen—and to see yourself clearly? In this episode of  About Art , Heidi Zuckerman speaks with Sarah Hoover about identity, perception, and the space between how we understand ourselves and how others experience us. Their conversation moves fluidly between art and life, exploring visibility, expectation, and the emotional complexity of navigating the art world. Together, the...

In this episode of About Art, Heidi Zuckerman speaks with designer, maker, and HomeMade Modern founder Ben Uyeda about access, creativity, and the power of making. After leaving behind a traditional architecture practice and academic career, Ben chose to share design directly with a global audience. His open-source approach has reached more than 500 million people and inspired builds on six contin...

In this episode of About Art, I speak with  Jeremy Deller , an artist whose work expands beyond museums into public space, where it is shaped by the people who encounter it. Deller reflects on how he came to understand that art does not need to live inside institutions—and how some of the most meaningful work happens when the public is not just viewing but participating. We discuss processions, mu...

What is the role of art today—and does all art matter? In this episode of About Art, I speak with  Judy Chicago , a pioneering feminist artist whose work has transformed contemporary art and feminist art history for more than six decades. Best known for  The Dinner Party , Chicago has consistently challenged traditional narratives in the art world—bringing women’s experiences, history, and creativ...

Most people feel intimidated by art history—until a podcast removes the "secret club" barrier. Tamar Avishai, creator of  The Lonely Palette , reveals how storytelling and sound can transform our relationship to art, making centuries-old paintings feel immediate, personal, and even fun. Her approach dismantles the idea that art is only for experts, empowering everyday listeners to see th...

What if architecture is not just about buildings—but about values? In this episode of  About Art , Heidi Zuckerman speaks with architect, curator, and cultural strategist David van der Leer, whose work sits at the intersection of design, public space, civic imagination, and cultural leadership. From his time at the Guggenheim to his leadership at the Van Alen Institute, David has helped shape glob...

Unlock the transformative potential of art that invites participation, reflection, and collective healing. This episode features Molly Gochman, an artist and activist reshaping how we connect through shared experiences, public monuments, and community engagement. Most conversations about activism and art overlook how deeply intertwined they truly are. Molly reveals how her work—whether literal lan...

Leslie Jackson Chihuly is an arts executive, philanthropist, and cultural leader dedicated to expanding access to the arts and supporting creative communities. As President and CEO of Chihuly Studio, she oversees the global operations of artist Dale Chihuly, guiding a body of work that spans museums, exhibitions, public installations, and cultural partnerships worldwide. She is also the co-founder...

What makes a painting unforgettable? And how can art history become something that feels personal, clear, and alive? In this episode of  About Art , Heidi Zuckerman speaks with James Payne, writer, curator, educator, and the creator of the internationally beloved YouTube channels Great Art Explained and Great Books Explained. James has reached millions by making art history accessible—stripping aw...

Elisa Nuyten is the founder and president of The Vega Foundation, a Toronto-based organization dedicated to supporting ambitious film and video art through commissioning, institutional collaboration, and long-term stewardship. Established in 2022, Vega has quickly become a significant force in the international moving-image ecosystem, partnering with leading museums and commissioning major new wor...

What does it take to shape a brand that resonates with an entire generation? Brieane Olson, CEO of Pacsun, joins Heidi Zuckerman to discuss creativity, cultural relevance, and values-driven leadership at one of the most influential youth lifestyle retailers in the world. From strategic partnerships with icons like A$AP Rocky and Kendall Jenner to a $5M investment in Inglewood schools, Brieane shar...

Mike Zuckerman is a cultural strategist, city builder, and humanitarian activist whose work is rooted in one central idea: regeneration. Mike has designed and activated community-centered spaces all over the world—from temporary refugee settlements in Uganda, to post-crisis recovery zones in Haiti and Colombia, to experimental urban projects in San Francisco. He thinks deeply about how to repair b...

Reinvention isn’t about starting over. It’s about listening—closely—to who you’re becoming. In this episode of About Art, I speak with Lora Jakobsen about leadership before titles, creativity beyond the arts, and how community shapes both personal growth and professional impact. From her early background in the performing arts to her current work in climate tech at ZeroNorth, Lora’s journey is a p...

In this episode of  About Art , Heidi Zuckerman speaks with actor  Josh Zuckerman about creativity, vulnerability, and why art—at its best—helps us feel less alone. Josh has worked professionally in film and television since his late teens, with an eclectic career that spans comedy, drama, and horror. He currently appears in the Paramount+ series  School Spirits  and previously starred as the lead...

A 20-year veteran of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Joel Lubin is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Motion Picture Group. Lubin represents many of the world’s most acclaimed talent, including Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan, Chris Evans, Mahershala Ali, Vanessa Kirby, David Oyelowo, Jude Law, Andrew Garfield, Mark Rylance, Jon B...