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At Large January 14, 2019

The Art History Babes

Anselm Kiefer, Dragon (Drache), 2001, The High Museum of Art

The Art History Babes Podcast, Episode #112

Buckle your seatbelts because the Art History Babes are amped on Anselm Kiefer. We’re joined by artist, friend, fellow Kiefer fan girl, and all around quality human Faith Sponsler to discuss the complex and weighty work of this post WWII German Neo-expressionist.

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