The Great Women Artists

Chart trend

Position in the Arts chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#97#193JunJulAugSep

#54

all-time peak

days in the top 100 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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Joan Snyder

TODAY on the GWA Podcast is the esteemed painter Joan Snyder. Hailed for her large-scale gestural canvases that pulsate with colour, line and text, and are often layered

Jun 3
44 min

Venice Biennale special: Lubaina Himid

TODAY on the GWA Podcast: a very special bonus episode with Lubaina Himid, on her British Council Commission for the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2026, "Presenting

May 5
42 min

Briony Fer on Sophie Taeuber-Arp

TODAY on the GWA Podcast: esteemed art historian Briony Fer on the avant-garde icon, Sophie Taeuber-Arp. The Professor of History of Art at University College London and

Apr 29
45 min

Deborah Levy on Gertrude Stein

TODAY on The Great Women Artists podcast is the esteemed writer, Deborah Levy on avant-garde pioneer Gertrude Stein. The author of several novels, including August Blue

Apr 22
38 min

Alyce Mahon on Dorothea Tanning

TODAY on the GWA Podcast, is art historian, Alyce Mahon discussing the great Surrealist, Dorothea Tanning. Born in Illinois in 1910, where she said “nothing happened bu

Apr 14
50 min

Sonnet Stanfill on Elsa Schiaparelli

TODAY on the GWA podcast: curator SONNET STANFILL on ELSA SCHIAPARELLI! Sonnet is the Senior Curator of Fashion at the V&A, where she has worked since 1999. Stanfill has

Apr 7
47 min

Diane Apostolos-Cappadona on Mary Magdalene

TODAY on the GWA Podcast: the esteemed scholar, author, and art historian DIANE APOSTOLOS-CAPPADONA on MARY MAGDALENE! Professor Emerita of Religious Art & Cultural Hist

Apr 2
53 min

Meryl Tankard on Pina Bausch

TODAY on the GWA Podcast: choreographer Meryl Tankard on her mentor and friend, the legendary dancer and choreographer: PINA BAUSCH (1940-2009). Artist, choreographer, v

Mar 31
43 min

Michaelina Wautier told by Katlijne Van der Stighelen (part 1) and Julien Domercq (part 2)

I am so excited to say that my guests on the GWA Podcast are the esteemed scholar and curator, Katlijne Van der Stighelen, and Royal Acdemy senior curator, Julien Domercq

Mar 25
59 min

Dita Amory on Helene Schjerfbeck

TODAY on the GWA PODCAST: esteemed curator DITA AMORY, discussing HELENE SCHJERFBECK! Currently the Robert Lehman Curator in Charge of the Robert Lehman Collection at Th

Mar 18
41 min

Nicholas Fox Weber on Anni Albers

TODAY on the GWA Podcast: the renowned art historian and writer, Nicholas Fox Weber discussing ANNI ALBERS! A graduate of Columbia College and Yale University, who recei

Mar 11
49 min

Katherine Rundell – World Book Day Special!

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the author, academic, screenwriter, creator of fantastical worlds and nocturnal roof-climber, Katherine Rundell

Mar 4
48 min

Tracey Emin

Dame Tracey Emin is BACK on The GWA Podcast! Hailed for her paintings, videos, textiles, neons, writing, sculptures, installations, and now, her extraordinary work as a

Feb 25
1 h 00 min

Audiobook teaser: The Story of Art without Men – for younger readers!

I am very excited to announce that I have written a new book, The Story of Art without Men: An illustrated guide to amazing women artists (out on 5 March!). It’s an adap

Feb 18
10 min

How to Live an Artful Life: December

Dear listeners, As we enter a new month of December, I wanted to share a teaser of the audiobook of my new book, How to Live an Artful Life. https://www.waterstones.c

Nov 30 2025
8 min

Bonus: Katy Hessel & Es Devlin

I am so excited to bring you this conversation with the extraordinary Es Devlin, who joined me at Liberty last week to celebrate the release of How to Live an Artful Life

Nov 28 2025
58 min

Magda Keaney on Julia Margaret Cameron

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the esteemed curator, author, and expert in photography, Madga Keany. Currently the Head Curator of Internati

Nov 12 2025
40 min

Megan Fontanella on Gabriele Münter

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast today is the esteemed curator, Megan Fontanella. A specialist in Modern Art and Provenance at the Guggenheim New

Nov 5 2025
42 min

Ekow Eshun on Toni Morrison, Octavia E. Butler, Hilary Mantel, Wangechi Mutu, and more

I'm so excited to say that today’s guest on the Great Women Artist Podcast is the esteemed curator, writer, broadcaster and cultural trailblazer, Ekow Eshun. Born in No

Oct 29 2025
1 h 02 min

Sally Mann

I'm so excited to say that my guest on the Great Women Artist Podcast is one of the world's most renowned photographers working today, Sally Mann. Hailed for her image

Oct 21 2025
51 min

Chart positions

Where The Great Women Artists ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#160 ▼ 20 Arts US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

One of the best interviews of an artist I’ve ever heard. Katy is always a brilliant interviewer but this one is a standout.

Piper_06 · May 2025

Love this podcast! My only criticism would be lack of communication regarding when new episodes will be released. You announce the new season but it’s been 11 days since the first episode! Can’t wait for more! I adore Katy Hessel’s infectious enthusiasm and passion for the art and devour every single episode! It’s opened up a whole new world to me of artists I never knew before and even the world of curators and historians, and how we think and talk about art. Love it so much!!! Can’t wait for every new episode! Thank you so much Katy! Your podcast has literally changed my life.

Ljh66 · Apr 2025

Katy’s enthusiasm and deep research on the artists add to her wonderful interviewing style. Absolutely fills in the missing contributions of women artists.

bevwestleach · Nov 2024

This show delivers in many ways. It’s a joy to find thoughtful discussions with and about women artists. Thanks for including fiber artists!

MyShaggyDogs · Jun 2024

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