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Canvas & Consequence

Canvas & Consequence

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Summary

 Every masterpiece has a story that goes beyond the frame. Join us as we uncover the scandals, secrets, and surprising human drama behind history's most famous artworks and the artists who created them. Art World
Episodes
  • The Art Thief Who Saved Paris (And Other Convenient Lies)

    The Art Thief Who Saved Paris (And Other Convenient Lies)
    May 12 2026
    In 1911, the Mona Lisa vanished from the Louvre, making headlines worldwide and turning a minor Renaissance portrait into the most famous painting on Earth. But the real story behind the theft—involving Italian nationalism, dodgy dealers, and a maintenance worker with a grudge—reveals how art scandal creates art history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    17 mins
  • The Forger Who Fooled Everyone (Including Himself)

    The Forger Who Fooled Everyone (Including Himself)
    May 11 2026
    Meet Han van Meegeren, the failed artist who became history's most successful art forger by painting 'lost' Vermeers so convincing that Nazi leaders and respected museums fought over them. When he was finally caught after WWII, his confession was so unbelievable that he had to forge another painting in prison to prove he wasn't lying. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    15 mins
  • The Painting That Caused a Riot: When Art Became a Weapon

    The Painting That Caused a Riot: When Art Became a Weapon
    May 10 2026
    In 1913, a single painting at the Armory Show didn't just shock New York—it literally caused riots in the streets and changed American culture forever. We're diving into how Marcel Duchamp's 'Nude Descending a Staircase' became the most hated artwork in America and why that hatred was exactly the point. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    18 mins
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