Death of an Artist

You've heard of Jackson Pollock, but you may never have heard of Lee Krasner — the artist, Pollock's wife, and the woman who made him famous, and who changed the landscape of modern art in her own right. Death of an Artist, from Pushkin Industries and hosted by curator, author and broadcaster Katy Hessel, is a story about love, power, alcoholism and an ill-timed death — the first season in an anthology examining scandal and mortality in the art world.

Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want true crime intersecting with art history rather than pure procedural". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. 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.

Death of an Artist is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news.

We recommend starting with Season 1, Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.

Death of an Artist is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

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