Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History
Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History is where masterpieces meet mayhem. Join artist and educator James William Moore for bite-sized episodes exploring the scandals, strokes of genius, and happy accidents that shaped art history. Witty, insightful, and a little irreverent — it’s art history served with sass, smarts, and a splash of chaos. Because perfection’s overrated… and art happens.
Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes
Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History
Latest Episodes
Art History Mystery: Gustav Klimt's The Golden Lady
When is a masterpiece more than a masterpiece? In this episode of Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History, James William Moore follows the glittering, complicated trail behind Gustav Klimt’s famous
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Episode 18
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14:59
Movement in about 10 Minutes: The Harlem Renaissance
In this episode of Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History, James William Moore dives into the Harlem Renaissance—one of the most powerful cultural movements in American history. More than a moment, it was a declaration: that moder...
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Episode 17
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6:38
Masterpiece Moment: Hokusai's The Great Wave - The Print that Ate the World
Hokusai’s Great Wave may be one of the most recognizable images in art history—but it didn’t begin as a rare treasure meant for palace walls. It began as a print: reproducible, portable, and built to circulate. In this ep...
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Episode 16
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