Death of an Artist
Curator and broadcaster Katy Hessel hosts Pushkin's anthology on scandal and death in the art world — starting with Lee Krasner, the artist who made Jackson Pollock famous.
Podcasts Like Death of an Artist
If you loved Death of an Artist, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Domestic homicide, Investigative, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Death of an Artist
True crime for art-history fans — a genuinely different angle most true crime coverage never touches. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Analytical, literary, warm
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want true crime intersecting with art history rather than pure procedural
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Death of an Artist
S-Town
From Serial Productions: a man convinced his Alabama town is covering up a murder pulls host Brian Reed into a story that becomes something else entirely.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Pipeline
The Crime Desk's investigation into four professional divers sucked hundreds of feet into a Caribbean oil pipeline in 2022 — and the failing safety standards that put them there.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
Forever My Boys
The Irish Sun's 2026 series told by Kathleen Chada, mother of two boys killed by their father in a case that shocked Ireland.
Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River
Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each day of the Caroline Glachan murder trial as it happens, live from BBC Radio Scotland.
Someone's Hunting Us
NJ.com traces how serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver preyed on Black women and girls in New Jersey in 2016, believing no one would look for them.
True Crime South Africa
South Africa's flagship true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Nicole Engelbrecht — the country's most popular true crime show even against international competition.
Spiral: Murder in Detroit
The Free Press investigates the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, and the fraught questions the case raised about antisemitism and justice.
Matched with a Predator
BBC Disclosure's investigation into a predator who used dating apps to target and abuse women — the 2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner.
Death in Ice Valley
True crime fans who love cold case mysteries with an international dimension; people fascinated by forensic identification and the stories hidden in unidentified remains.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death of an Artist (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True Crime | Episodic | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Forever My Boys | Serialized | Ireland | 8/10 |
| Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Someone's Hunting Us | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Death of an Artist?
The best alternatives to Death of an Artist are podcasts that share its Domestic homicide, Investigative, Historical Crime focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Death of an Artist?
Death of an Artist is known for its analytical, literary, warm approach to Domestic homicide and Investigative. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Death of an Artist?
Episodes of Death of an Artist are typically 35-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Death of an Artist?
Death of an Artist is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Death of an Artist to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Season 1, Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.