| A Piece of Work | |
|---|---|
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Abbi Jacobson |
| Genre | Modern art |
| Format | Interview |
| Created by | WNYC Studios and Museum of Modern Art |
| Publication | |
| Original release | July 10 – August 9, 2017 |
A Piece of Work is a podcast hosted by Abbi Jacobson and produced by WNYC Studios.
The show is hosted by Abbi Jacobson who has an art degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art. [1] When Jacobson moved to New York City, she started a greeting card company and would sneak her cards into the racks at the Museum of Modern Art's giftshop. [2]
The ten-episode podcast is produced by WNYC Studios in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art. [3] The show debuted on July 10, 2017. [4] Episodes were released on Mondays and Wednesdays. [5] Each 15 minute episode contains commentary and discussion from Jacobson and a guest as they look at a piece of art in New York's Museum of Modern Art. [6]
Each episode focuses on a specific theme or art movement. [7] The first episode focuses on conceptualism and art by Marcel Duchamp and Jackson Pollock. [8] Another episode focuses on minimalism and specifically on works by Jo Baer and Donald Judd. [9] The show's website has pictures of each of the pieces discussed throughout the show. [10]
Time Out Magazine recommended the show during the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] Nikki Lohr wrote in Podcast Review that while the show is a "bang-up success for art newbies, it offers little new information for art nerds." [12]
| Award | Date | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webby Awards | 2018 | Podcasts: Arts & Culture | Won | [13] |
| MUSE Awards | 2018 | Podcasts | Silver | [14] |
| GLAMi Awards | 2018 | Exhibition and Collection Extension | Nominated | [15] |
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