The art history podcast that has been missing from my life. So accessible and engaging. My only complaint is I wish each episode were longer, so I could learn more.

Can’t wait for more episodes!

The tone, the voice, the context all a most enjoyable way to spend time and listen to information you wouldn’t have known even though you well know the painting. Brings art to a new place. Love how the artwork is first described by several people. I listen while I bike or walk or make the bed or do laundry. Love having my brain engaged.

The show is called Lonely Palette, a play on Lonely Planet, but rather than introducing the richness of an entire world of art, the program is just more praising of the art of white people and only giving a token nod to the art of non whites. It’s already 2023, yet the host still thinks it’s the 19th century. Please do better. The art institute of Chicago has a large collection of Asian and other non white art, which is mostly ignored. This is the most insidious kind of racism, the kind that minimizes and marginalizes the achievements of non whites, while exaggerating the work of whites.

Fantastic pod cast. Love art and look forward to each new episode. Exceptional presentation!

It’s good, simple educational fare, well produced, without bells-and-whistles.

Tamar beautifully crafts the story and context of the moments each piece was created in. Tamar is to art history what Spiro Kostoff was to architecture, and equally as engaging as she paints masterpieces with words.

I have never liked or rated a podcast before. I love art history and so I did a search for podcasts and was surprised to find so many of them. I tried one that rhymes with BartFurious but it devolved into a formulaic offering from a content conglomerate. Another that rhymes with Tart Mystery 101 was more about the narrator and less about the art. The Lonely Pallet is perfect for me. Tamar sounds like an audio guide to a museum. Her voice frames the art she discusses, rather than competes with it. The meter and timber of the content allow time for the mind to see the art and connect emotionally with the artists she discusses. I’ll be sad when I’ve burned through all the episodes.

She makes art accessible while challenging the listener to not simply look, but truly see. Sit with the paintings long enough and they will speak to you. The context and information about the artists is so helpful. Tamar informs while she entertains. I am hugely enjoying her mixing of staid art history with modern pop references. I’m looking forward to her helping me warm up to modern and post- modern art (not a fan). Thank you!

This podcast is the best thing coming into my head while I paint. Her gentle voice, exquisite delivery, cool music choices, and astounding depth of knowledge of the art I have loved all my life is extraordinary. She really does bring the art through the air of a museum I may never see into my studio like an indulgent friend reading to me while I paint. I highly recommend this podcast for creators. Lorna Barth Storyhengeart

I’m writing this review after listening to one episode— Caravaggio’s Crucifixion of St. Andrew. As an artist who gets emotional easily over works of art, I was so impressed with this episode. I’m sure the rest will be as good if not better. Thank you for creating wonderful content about artwork we love.

As an art advisor and art lover I love the Art Palette because it makes looking and thinking about art easy for everyone to learn about artworks and make them less afraid to visit museums, galleries, art fairs!

Tamar’s insight into art is so interesting and informative, I’ve felt moved by pieces I normally wouldn’t have thought twice about. Like Mark Rothko’s work, which I always dismissively called “the colored squares stuff,” but whose episode made me tear up, it was so beautifully done. Her voice is also lovely, I forget that I’ve never met her. She feels like my friend somehow, and I can’t wait to hear what she comes up with next.

I love listening to The Lonely Palette! Tamar has a wonderful speaking voice and the knowledge is served up so naturally that you don’t realize you’re learning something. Her thoughtful presentations leave me thinking about the show long after I’ve finished listening. I’ve listened to many episodes multiple times.

Years ago I loved visiting museums and the art they contained but didn’t feel that warmth when I encountered art history, This podcast bridges the disconnect and is one of the most enjoyable I have encountered, Calming and refreshing—the opposite of a newscast. To probably misquote the host, Tamal Avishai: “reclaiming art history for the masses, one artwork at a time”!

Always enjoy this podcast—especially liked Caravaggio —Thank you!

Beautifully produced, brilliantly written. An unpretentious delight.

Truly amazing podcast that has helped me find a new love for art and see the art around me everyday.

I never heard someone teach about art and such a fun way that made it seem like a relaxing pleasurable activity. Please make more episodes preferably daily lol so I can listen on my commute and not run out!

Fantastic! Thank you!

LOVE THIS PODCAST SM CANT STOP LISTENING GO ART :D

I love everything about this podcast. From the catchy bystander description open to the perfectly crafted emotional finish, Tamar and the crew of the Lonely Palette have me hooked. While I have found other art history podcasts to lack organization and consistent content (Art History Babes), or to lack depth of meaning (Art Curious), TLP hits home in all the right ways. It reminds me why I kept going to art museums and got interested in art history in the first place: art’s capacity to unite us in our mystery. Thank you for all you do.

I’ve learned so much about art and myself. I listen to it while painting.

Brings a smart, fun, and often memorizing twist to Art History

This is the kind of stories and reflections about art that I love and always wanted more of. Not only does a podcast about visuals work, but it’s a fascinating and intimate way to invite you to take a closer look at what makes art and what makes it human.

I can’t tell you how hard I searched for a good art history podcast. This is stunningly good, but never came up in an “art history” search on apple podcast. I wonder why not. At at rate, just listened to the Anselm Kiefer episode and it was phenomenal.

❤️❤️

One of the few bright and shining things of 2020 was finding this podcast! Tamar Avishai’s masterful storytelling, enlightening and well-founded connections, quirky sense of humor, and pleasing voice will make the time you spend with her the highlight of your day. Whether you are already an art lover or just a bit curious about museum works, this is more than worth your time.

Tamar is a captivating storyteller unpacking so much if the hidden history, sociology and psychology behind the art we see. Listening to the Lonely Palette is like viewing art through an x-ray decoding the layers beneath it.

If you want to learn more about different artists, and actually feel like you are looking at the artwork, this podcast is enormously entertaining, informative, and clever. The host makes connections I have not thought of or heard of before. It's good for artists, art educators, and anyone else who is curious. I cannot wait to travel again after this pandemic to see some of these works!

Tamara is the friend you wish would come with you to the Museum. Well, I can’t have her come to the MIA with me, but I can go with her to experience lots of art. Astute, insightful, funny; she brings the art historical cannon to the modern eye. Truly my favorite podcast!

I love all of the episodes but especially loved the interview with the Guerrilla Girls.

This podcast is so incredibly well formulated and produced. Very inspiring. Thanks for all your work Tamar!

I have never been a podcast person, but I am so incredibly drawn in by Lonely Palette! I love art history, and Tamara does an excellent job making it educational and informative while still allowing the listener to make a personal connection to the art, artist, and even herself. Love it thank you so much!!

Tamar is awesome!!! I enjoy listening to her talk about each artist/the works.

Tamar Avishai is a friend of a friend, and now wishing I would have been a more decent human being and subscribed earlier! Her knowledge and enthusiasm breathes life into every piece she reviews. Missing the quick visits to the Nelson Atkins in KCMO, The Lonely Palette is filling that void. Also, I think I will be a better museum goer in the future, thinking how I would describe a piece of Tamar turned the corner with her microphone. Thank you!

I am in awe of this podcast Every episode is equally interesting and fascinating Briefly, listening will make you smarter and more human It can’t be beat

The Lonely Palette has become one of my absolute podcast favorites! Tamar Avishai does such a wonderful job of educating about some of my favorite subjects art and social context, while totally humanizing the experience of viewing art. Whether you know something, a lot or nothing at all about the piece and the artist it is pitched to reach everyone. Her storytelling approach is a great way to explain art. She is completely a delight to listen to!

Tamar Avishai does an impeccable job telling the story of works of art. It’s like having “the cool Aunt” taking her time to explain things in a way your parents and teachers don’t.

I love this podcast because it blends art, history, and social dynamics all in a way that is at the same time deep and fun. I ride my recumbent bike over the time it takes to get through three episodes. I could do more episodes...but...I do eventually have to go home!

This fabulous podcast manages to be deeply soothing and intellectually challenging at the same time. I have no art background and wasn’t convinced I would understand or particularly enjoy audio-only explanations of very visual works. I was so wrong! The host is engaging and knowledgeable. She weaves together context and criticism and art theory to create insight and appreciation. I can’t recommend this podcast highly enough!

Its hard to find art based podcasts that are worth listening to these days. This one on the other hand is sooooooperrrr kewwwwwelllll!

So well-produced, thoughtful, and entertaining. Tamar does a wonderful job choosing both classic and unexpected art to feature. I learn so much every episode!

This is the podcast that convinced me that the medium is worthwhile. I had become fed-up with a string of photography podcasts (everyone with a camera has a photography podcast and they’re all on the list of “best photography podcasts”) when I stumbled on The Lonely Palette. It, and a few of it’s sister podcasts over at Hub and Spoke (especially Iconography), really make my work day a lot better. I do repetitious work in a noisy environment so getting sucked into the Great Wave of Kanagaawa or somewhere similar is a great relief. I appreciate the link to other episodes referenced along with the visuals on your web page.

Interesting content but the opening theme music, background music and closing music selections are distracting.

I am passionate about art. It has been my good fortune to stumble upon this podcast. I have learned far more from this podcast than any college art history class I have ever taken. Thank you for producing this! Gina Wood

Enjoyable, informative, easy listening art history podcast that makes meaning behind works understandable to average people.

Your podcast has helped me get through these difficult days. I just turn it on, put up a googled image of the day’s work on my IPad, and pedal on my recumbent bike while listening to your lovely voice. Not only have I learned a lot, but i can’t wait for my next visit to the MFA. Your show is wonderful and a life saver!

I found this show while stuck at home due to the coronavirus. And though I’ve been to the MFA in Boston multiple times before (one of the benefits of living in the the Northeast U.S.) - this show has been my favorite experience of a “trip to the museum”. In part, this is due to the way this podcast is so carefully, exquisitely, and....dare I say, artfully produced. Each episode begins with clips of audio interviews from real-life, everyday museum goers describing what they see looking at the artwork in question. (And, based on my experience, I highly recommend you check out the Lonely Palette website while you listen so that you too can have your own experience of seeing the artwork). Then, you’re in for a storytelling treat, as Tamar deftly weaves together strands from the artist’s the life, the times and movements in which they worked, the moments from the past they were responding to, and the impact made on current and future generations - all told with gentleness, compassion, personal insights, and plenty of juicy pop culture references. If you think art history is supposed to be boring, this is NOT the show for you. If, however, you’d like to go on a trip to an art museum with a guide who deeply understands art, history, audio production, storytelling, life in 21st century America, and all the ups and downs of this crazy, complex experience we call “being human,” then I wouldn’t be surprised if you too find yourself hooked and devouring every episode. Thank you, Tamar.

The host is amazing. She takes me places. History, art, culture, politics. It’s all here and completely accessible to the uninitiated. Thanks! Keep making new shows please please please!