Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was once held against his will in a detention center straight out of a horror movie. How did he survive and go on to create the most fascinating and powerful art today? Listen to 'Loosen Up Your Buttons: Art, Politics and Ai Weiwei:'

This week, we dive into Roman texts to explore a mystery: how could a 1,500 year old statue the size of a baby Kaiju survive until the modern day, while a similar giant was completely erased? Why does some art stand while others fall?

A shady collector, a brilliant curator, an opportunistic looter, and a mega-celebrity. Find out how all of them came together to solve an art crime. How did a single viral photo cause a multi-million dollar criminal empire to unravel? Find out now:

On Hunting Ground - The Art of Maria farmer we're uncovering the story of the first survivor to report Epstein and Maxwell to the FBI. But the real mystery begins when we look closer at Farmer's art, The Setiles. Can a single drawing hold the blueprint to an elite trafficking ring? Find out now:

Picture an elite forger hidden away in the archives of a world-famous library he was hired to protect. He made copy after copy of rare and priceless art, amassing millions and he did this for years without authorities knowing. How did he get away with it for so long? And how did he get caught? Find out now on The Librarian and the Paper Tiger:

Could a rebellious rockstar-turned-art-thief beat a prison sentence by stealing a priceless painting? Showman logic for sure but did the gamble pay off? Is Myles Connor the Nicolas Cage of the art crime world? Listen to The Rock and Roller and the Rembrandt on Frame Job:

We’ve opened a case file on how dark expressionism, surrealism and David Lynch’s obsession with doppelgangers created the most beautiful nightmare in TV history. Grab a coffee and the Great Northern key to Room 315. Listen to The Art of Twin Peaks Part 2 on Frame Job:

Hilde Lynn Helphenstein took the art world by storm. Now, her untimely passing at age 40 has the art world talking. And the police have questions. What really happened?

In the first bonus episode of Frame Job, we report upon the suspicious death of Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, better known as Jerry Gogosian, an American artist, critic and memer whose untimely passing has the art world talking. What are the circumstances? Why do police think it's suspicious? We'll dive into her body of work and detour into the controversial Mountain Park Baptist Boarding Academy where she spent her early years. Listen to Episode 4: The Suspicious Death of Hilde Lynn Helphenstein aka Jerry Gogosian on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Or just say "Play the podcast Frame Job" on Alexa.

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Get your pot of coffee ready! We're serving up a dollop of Garmonbozia and a slice of cherry pie here on Frame Job. In Episode 3 we dive into the high and low art of one of television's most enigmatic crime franchises, unraveling its iconic mysteries one Venus De Milo at a time. Packed full of surrealism, hidden lore, paintings, poems and as much BOB as you can handle. Listen now:

Frame Job Episode 3: The Art of Twin Peaks Part One

Amateur archeology or a case of super hoarding? Find out on Frame Job a podcast about art and crime. What happens if you treat the most sacred places in the world like your personal museum? Hint: You may just have the FBI knocking at your door. More criminals and curses on Frame Job Episode 2: Indiana Don and the Raiders of the Lost Farm. Listen now

A perfect heist, a missing Renoir and the million-dollar secrets the art world is desperate to keep. From notorious villains to unexpected heroes and the historical figures in between, we’re tracking stolen jewels into the dark heart of colonialism with scandals so provocative they may have caused a famous revolution. In the episode ‘A Diamond is Cursed Forever’ we dive into the high-stakes, lucrative world of art crime and a thoroughly cursed diamond once owned by a decadent Queen. Don't miss a beat or a brush stroke. Tune in now:

Frame Job: Episode 1

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Listen to the trailer for Frame Job, a podcast about art & crime, covering scandalous cases and notorious heists. Sometimes unserious, but always shocking. Full episodes drop every other Wed. S1/E1 Premieres this week on May 6!

Frame Job: art & crime podcast

New single out for Spring, a slow tempo, melancholy song called Ego Death. Lyrics below the song: I didn't want an ego death

I didn't even know what it meant 

And I had to look it up on the internet

I hear it's quite deliberate

And they say it doesn't matter

Does it matter at all? 

And they say it doesn't matter 

Does it matter at all? 

Was my flame too dark?

Did I not cause a spark? 

Or was it the Maker's Mark? 

Did I go too far? 

And oh be gone spirits of the dead

I'm not ready for you yet

Even if I slaughtered Sisyphus 

I assure you 

This is not my end 

Will I be competent? 

In my own ego death? 

Or will I make a mess? 

Have a bad trip I guess 

And oh be gone spirits of the dead 

I'm not ready for you yet 

Even if I slaughtered Sisyphus 

Don't mistake me 

This is not my end 

Now you know my fall 

I'm kind of embarrassed about it all 

And I might disappear 

But I really like this song

(written by Leslie Sink)

Poughkeepsie is my first single of 2026. This is how I described it on Facebook. It's a lonesome song about a ghost who misses her dog. Or maybe it's about two lovers. Or two siblings. Or rivals.