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Artists Among UsAuthor: Whitney Museum of American Art
The Whitney Museum of American Art presents Artists Among Us, a podcast about American art and culture. We tell stories revealing the complexities and contradictions that have shaped life in the United States today. Minisodes feature brief conversations about artworks and events in and around the Whitney. The series is ongoing.Season 1: Day's End considers the American artist David Hammons's sculpture, Day's End (201421) anchored on the banks of Manhattans West Side and stretching into the Hudson River. We follow the evolution of the Manhattan coastline through the history of the Meatpacking District, and celebrate the communities that have shaped the neighborhood where the Whitney now stands. This podcast was produced by Sound Made Public in collaboration with the Whitney Museum of American Art. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, History, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Minisode: Frank Benson on Castaway
Thursday, 6 August, 2026
In this episode, Frank Benson describes his hyperrealistic sculpture titled Castaway currently on view on the Floor 8 terrace. Benson, who mostly works in sculpture and photography, delves into exactly what a castaway is, and what "detritus" is used for the sculpture to come to life.
