EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 21 MIN
The Painting That Stopped a War (And Other Lies Museums Tell You)
from Canvas & Consequence · host Podcaster
Ever wonder why that museum placard sounds like it was written by someone who's never had fun? We're diving into the mythology machine that turns decent paintings into 'priceless masterpieces' and reveals how auction houses, curators, and art dealers collaborate to sell us stories that are way more interesting than the truth. Spoiler: that Monet didn't actually launch Impressionism, and nobody cried when they saw it. 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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Ever wonder why that museum placard sounds like it was written by someone who's never had fun? We're diving into the mythology machine that turns decent paintings into 'priceless masterpieces' and reveals how auction houses, curators, and art dealers collaborate to sell us stories that are way more interesting than the truth. Spoiler: that Monet didn't actually launch Impressionism, and nobody cried when they saw it.
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