SFMOMA Artcastshttp://www.sfmoma.org/education/edu_podcasts.html
Podcasts from SFMOMA, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. These enhanced podcasts present guides to selected artists with a gallery-by-gallery commentary. Versions of the podcasts in MP3 format are also available via the RSS feed and website.
SFMOMA Artcasts: August 2010
Posted: August 2010
Spotlight on the Fisher Collection: Creators Who Forged Their Own Paths. Co-founder of Gap Inc. Donald G. Fisher and his son Bob reflect on this iconic art collection, on view at SFMOMA this summer. First, we look at two of Don’s favorite artists: Alexander Calder and William Kentridge. Critic Glen Helfand offers his perspective on the role major collections can have in shaping the public’s exposure to art. Next up, Chuck Close tells us what he has in common with his friends, several of whom are also well represented in the Doris and Donald Fisher Collection at SFMOMA. Finally, we look in depth at the painter Agnes Martin. Doris Fisher shares a behind-the-scenes story of meeting Martin, while the artist herself describes what it means to be a painter. This episode concludes with a musical Guest Take by SFMOMA staff member Jefre Cantu Ledesma, who composed a piece directly inspired by Martin’s work.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.SFMOMA Artcasts: June 2010
Posted: June 2010
Spotlight on the Collection: Artists Who Let the World In. Curators Corey Keller and Sarah Roberts recount the exhibitions and outreach efforts SFMOMA organized during World War-II. Artist Allison Smith adds to this story by discussing Arts & Skills Service, her contemporary take on the Red Cross Arts & Skills program, which taught art and craft skills to wounded soldiers as part of their psychological rehabilitation. Next up, we look at two very different artists who bring the street into the galleries: Dorothea Lange and Barry McGee. Lange, a photographer who captured the devastation of daily life during the Depression, tells a story from her own front lines, followed by McGee, a contemporary artist who describes his work as a collection of moments from the street. McGee’s work is contextualized by Chris Brennan, coauthor of Bay Area Graffiti, who discusses bringing street art into the galleries, and by People Under the Stairs, who finish the episode with a track that evokes the spirit of McGee’s work.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Sculptor Louise Bourgeois on Spiders
Posted: June 2010
Throughout her long career, sculptor Louise Bourgeois (December 25, 1911 - May 31, 2010) was known for haunting, biomorphic forms that communicated themes from her inner life and family history. A longtime inspiration for feminist artists, in her last years Bourgeois finally enjoyed mainstream recognition. In this clip, the artist discusses her interest in spiders, a recurring theme in her work. © Michael Blackwood Productions, Inc.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Spotlight on the Collection: Kara Walker Gallery Exploration
Posted: May 2010
Curator Gary Garrels in conversation with Kara Walker in the SFMOMA Galleries. Walker and Garrels discuss the iconography in a large cut paper silhouette installation by the artist, which is in SFMOMA's collection.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Introduction to the Exhibition
Posted: February 2010
An introduction to the exhibition "75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show." Part of the exhibition audio tour.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.San Francisco Views: 1935 to Now
Posted: February 2010
A survey of different San Francisco cityscapes, from 1935 when the museum was founded to the present day. Part of SFMOMA's audio tour for "75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show."
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Albert Bender, Collecting Art for San Francisco
Posted: February 2010
An introduction to Albert Bender, a collector and supporter of the art of his time, whose passion made a big impact during the early years of SFMOMA. Part of SFMOMA's audio tour for "75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show."
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Grace McCann Morley, Making Sense of Modern Art
Posted: February 2010
An introduction to SFMOMA's first director, Grace McCann Morley. Part of SFMOMA's audio tour for "75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show."
An audio podcast in MP3 format.American Modernism: Painting and Photography in Dialogue
Posted: February 2010
Curators Corey Keller, Erin O'Toole and Richard Woodward on relationships between painting and photography in Modern art, featuring the voice of Georgia O'Keeffe. Part of SFMOMA's audio tour for "75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show."
An audio podcast in MP3 format.The Wartime Museum
Posted: February 2010
A look at SFMOMA's programs during World War II. Part of SFMOMA's audio tour for "75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show."
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Exhibiting Abstraction: Alexander Calder, Arshile Gorky, Jackson Pollock
Posted: February 2010
Early exhibitions at SFMOMA demonstrated the visionary power of the museum's first director, Grace McCann Morley. Part of SFMOMA's audio tour for "75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show."
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Circles of Influence: Museum, School, Studio
Posted: February 2010
The relationship between SFMOMA and the California School of Fine Arts (now the San Francisco Art Institute) in the 1940s. Part of SFMOMA's audio tour for "75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show."
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
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Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Thursday, 2nd September 2010
