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
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
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.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
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.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
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.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death of an Artist (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| You Didn't See Nothin | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Spotlight: Snitch City | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Serial Killers | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Lore | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
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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.