Episode 5: The Silencing
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10/14/22 • 40 min
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Carl Andre is acquitted. Decades later, the art world remains divided about his innocence. In order to protect Carl, the art world maintained a strict separation between the art and the artist and used silence to preserve the status quo. But a few remain vocal.
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Carl Andre is acquitted. Decades later, the art world remains divided about his innocence. In order to protect Carl, the art world maintained a strict separation between the art and the artist and used silence to preserve the status quo. But a few remain vocal.
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Carl stands trial for the murder of Ana Mendieta. His defense ruthlessly attacks Ana, using her artwork against her, and rests heavily on his prestige in the art world. Helen reveals her personal connection to Carl Andre and his work, and how it changed her career.
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Today, Carl Andre lives in the same apartment where Ana fell to her death. Helen investigates and grapples with what his not guilty verdict means and chips away at the silence the art world has used to protect both Andre and itself.
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Death of an Artist - Episode 5: The Silencing
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Pushkin. This show contains adult language and occasional descriptions of violence. Please keep that in mind when choosing when and where to listen. Previously on death of an artist. So the best way to protect him was to respect his wish for rural silence, I would say, and also to take him at his word. I couldn't establish that she wanted to get a divorce as she feared his reaction, and I couldn't talk about any of that. How can it be that there
Episode 5: The Silencing Top Questions Answered
Who is Helen Molesworth and why was she fired from MoCA Downtown?
Helen Molesworth is a former chief curator at MoCA Downtown known for her dedication to inclusivity in art history. She was fired from MoCA Downtown due to disagreements with the museum's director.
Why did artist Mark Grochan withdraw his name from an event honoring him?
Mark Grochan withdrew his name from the event honoring him to emphasize the importance of honoring other artists instead of focusing solely on himself.
What controversy surrounded the trial of Carl Andre for the death of Ana Mendieta?
The trial of Carl Andre for the death of Ana Mendieta involved controversy regarding the portrayal of Ana as a troubled artist with a death wish, using her artwork and interest in Afro-Cuban religion against her.
How was the verdict reached in Carl Andre's trial?
Carl Andre was acquitted in the trial, and the verdict rested solely on the judge's opinion. The evidence from the trial is sealed.
How did Carl Andre react to the media's interest in his private affairs?
Despite opposing discussions about his private affairs, Carl Andre consented to interviews with The New Yorker and the New York Times.
How was Carl Andre's book, Naked by the Window, received by the art world?
Carl Andre's book, Naked by the Window, received mixed reactions from the art world, with some finding it sensational and lacking nuance.
What impact did the O.J. Simpson acquittal have on the Guerrilla Girls?
The O.J. Simpson acquittal prompted the Guerrilla Girls to create a poster linking Carl's story to domestic violence.
How did the trial of Carl Andre increase awareness of domestic violence?
The trial of Carl Andre contributed to increased awareness of domestic violence as a public issue and shifted the perception of it from a private matter to a societal problem.
Who is Kelly Morgan and what happened to her in her job?
Kelly Morgan is a curator who faced racism in her job and spoke up about it, which led to her resignation and subsequent backlash.
Why is there skepticism about Carl Andre's innocence in Ana Mendieta's death?
Carl Andre's changing versions of what happened the night of Ana Mendieta's death have contributed to skepticism about his innocence.
Why did the art world maintain Carl Andre's reputation despite the allegations?
The power structure and reluctance of the art world to address issues potentially allowed Carl Andre to maintain his reputation despite the allegations.
Why do many victims of domestic violence stay silent?
Many victims of domestic violence stay silent out of fear of the consequences, similar to the Gorilla Girls' anonymity.
What decision was made within the art community regarding Carl Andre's case?
The trial records of Carl Andre's case were sealed, and a decision was made within the art community to never speak of the case again.
What is the podcast going to explore further regarding Carl Andre?
The podcast will continue to explore Carl Andre's silence and attempt to reach out to him for an interview.
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