17 Best Art News Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

A weekly podcast that brings the biggest stories in the art world down to earth. Go inside the newsroom of the art industry's most-read media outlet, Artnet News, for an in-depth view of what matters most in museums, the market, and much more.  more

From breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around the world, the team at The Art Newspaper picks apart the art world's big stories with the help of special guests. An award-winning podcast hosted by Ben Luke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

NOTA BENE is the podcast version of a boozy lunch at Sant Ambroeus in which adviser Benjamin Godsill and Vanity Fair art columnist Nate Freeman dish fresh art world gossip from Dimes Square to Mayfair, peel back the curtain on auctions, galleries and fairs—and, critically, tell you where to eat and drink in every museum-stuffed port of call. Plus there's a special guest each week, and we'll roast them good regardless of how much clout they carry on the circuit. It's NOTA BENE. Don't close the deal until you tune in. more

The Modern Art Notes Podcast is a weekly, hour-long interview program featuring artists, historians, authors, curators and conservators. Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Sebastian Smee called The MAN Podcast 'one of the great archives of the art of our time.' When the US chapter of the International Association of Art Critics gave host Tyler Green one of its inaugural awards for criticism in 2014, it included a special citation for The MAN Podcast. more

News, developments, and stirrings in the art world with host Hrag Vartanian, cofounder and editor-in-chief of Hyperallergic. more

A brush with..., sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, is a podcast by The Art Newspaper that features in-depth conversations with leading international artists. Host Ben Luke asks the questions you've always wanted to: who are the artists, historical and contemporary, they most admire? Which are the museums they return to? What are the books, music and other media that most inspire them? What do they get up to in the studio every day? And what is art for, anyway?The podcast offers a fascinating insight into the inspirations, the preoccupations and the working lives of some of the most prominent artists today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

'Art Smack,' hosted by Jerry Gogosian and friends, dives headfirst into the vibrant chaos of contemporary art, the ever-twisting art market, and the insatiable enthusiasts who can't help but come back for more. With a blend of sharp wit, candid interviews, and unfiltered discussions, this podcast peels back the layers of the art world, revealing the beauty, absurdity, and raw human emotion behind the scenes. Whether you're an art aficionado or a curious newcomer, 'Art Smack' promises a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of creativity, and commerce. more

The ArtTactic Podcast, the leading podcast on the art market, covers a wide range of topics from art investment to general topics about the global art market industry. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a key art market figure. more

What makes the art world tick? The Baer Faxt Podcast reveals the inner workings of the global art industry through exclusive interviews with key players in the business. The Baer Faxt is the leading news source for art world insiders, started in 1994 as a faxed newsletter and expanded to include an advisory service and auction database with bidder data gathered firsthand on the salesroom floor. Like what you hear? Subscribe to our newsletter today at thebaerfaxt.com more

Your weekly snapshot of the art market's essential news, from the editors of Artnet PRO. Join Margaret Carrigan and stay ahead with exclusive market news and analysis, powered by Artnet's unparalleled market data. Tune in every Monday and become an art market insider with Art Market Minute, only from Artnet PRO.  more

Expanding the conversation about art in Texas. Founded in 2001, Glasstire is the first Texas Art Digital Media Company. Find features on Texas Artists, News, and the Top 5 Art Exhibits to See Each Week. The full shebang is at glasstire.com. more

Artist and Whitehot Magazine publisher Noah Becker and guests discuss contemporary art. We are in the top 20 art podcasts list on Feedspot! https://blog.feedspot.com/contemporary_art_podcasts/ARTISTS WE LIKE: Andy Warhol, Alice Neel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul McCarthy, Keith Haring, Marina Abramovic, Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, Noah Becker, Roni Horn, Elizabeth Peyton and art dealers like David Zwirner, Larry Gagosian, Pace Gallery, Hauser & Wirth and many others...Visit www.whitehotmagazine.com @whitehotmagazine on Instagram@newyorkbecker on Instagram more

Art critic Tabish Khan and artist and broadcaster Anna Gammans will discuss a different arty topic each episode in order to make the art world more accessible.Contact the podcast: ****@gmail.comAbout Tabish:Tabish Khan is an art critic specialising in London's art scene and he believes passionately in making art accessible to everyone. He writes for multiple publications including Londonist, FAD and Culture Whisper. He is a trustee of City & Guilds London Art School, Discerning Eye and ArtCan. He is also a critical friend of UP projects.Follow Tabish on Instagram: @londonartcriticWork with Tab: ****@talk21.comAbout Anna:Anna Gammans is an art expert, practicing artist and broadcaster based in London. She is signed by the worlds' largest contemporary art gallery group DeMontfort Fine Art and has sold over 2,000 paintings in over 100 galleries globally. Anna has a first class master's degree in broadcast journalism and experience presenting, writing, and producing programmes and podcasts for organisations including the BBC, Sotheby's, Tate Modern, and Resonance FM.Follow Anna on Instagram: @annagammansartWork with Anna: ****@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The latest news, analysis and reporting on the art and entertainment world. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy more

In this episode of Verse Talks, Leyla and Jamie speak with digital art historian and researcher Noah Bolanowski about the overlooked history of digital art. From street art and the early days of Nifty Gateway to the NFT boom, blockchain, and the pioneers of computer art, Noah takes us through his journey into uncovering the people, works and stories that helped shape the medium. 00:00 — Introduction: Noah Bolanowski 01:43 — Becoming a digital art historian 03:16 — Street art, collecting & the origins of Nifty Gateway 07:22 — Keith Haring, Timothy Leary & early digital art 11:59 — Becoming a 'digital Indiana Jones' 15:15 — Discovering NFTs & collecting on Nifty Gateway 18:37 — The NFT boom and sudden six-figure valuations 23:27 — Speculation, collectors & the pandemic NFT market 30:48 — The 14-year-old CryptoPunks millionaire 33:03 — What happened to the NFT market? 36:48 — What can blockchain actually do for art? 38:19 — Museums, smart contracts & exhibiting NFTs 43:49 — Rethinking how digital art is displayed 45:15 — Museums and the 70-year history of digital art 48:19 — Why blockchain changed access to digital art 50:21 — 1OF1 and the institutionalisation of digital art 51:47 — Bill Gates' early digital art displays 55:32 — Do we actually want screens in our homes? 58:49 — Why Noah turned towards digital art history 1:02:48 — Who gets canonised in digital art history? 1:04:05 — Questioning established narratives & the importance of provenance 1:09:13 — The forgotten pioneers of computer art 1:10:43 — Charles Csuri and the unlikely computer art pioneer 1:13:40 — Making computer art in the 1960s 1:16:49 — Why digital art history still needs to be written 1:18:58 — Collecting historic computer art 1:21:15 — How early digital artworks survive and are preserved 1:23:28 — Charles Csuri, treasure hunting & Part Two 1:25:17 — Investigating the past and rediscovering lost histories 1:28:03 — Closing & Part Two You can find Noah on X @Noahbolanowski more

With a focus on the contemporary art scene in Naarm / Melbourne, we're here to showcase art and culture. Contributors and presenters interview, review, and cover current and upcoming exhibitions, practices and everything in between. Art Smitten is the place for expanding your knowledge of art!Art Smitten is a SYN Media Podcast. more

The Art Market Podcast is a weekly deep dive into the global art world, hosted by Georgina Adam and Tom Forwood, that pulls back the curtain on auctions, galleries, collectors and the money behind the masterpieces.Georgina and Tom draw on their years of insider knowledge, offering a clear-eyed perspective to bring you what's really going on in one of the world's most fascinating, seductive and opaque industries. more