PEMcast

PEMcast 042 - Around the World in East India Marine Hall

Discover some of the first collected objects in PEM's storied collection.

PEMcast 041 - The Storied Life of Edmonia Lewis

On this episode of the PEMcast, curators and experts explore the remarkable life and work of 19th century sculptor Edmonia Lewis.

PEMcast 040 - The World of Andrew Gn

PEMcast 039 - Behind the scenes of PEM's new Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and Culture

In this episode of the PEMcast we explore one of the nation's earliest and most historically significant museum collections of Korean art and culture. Join us inside PEM's new gallery and look…

PEMcast 038 - Oh, wünderkammer, my wünderkammer

PEMcast 037 - Conjuring the Spirit World

PEMcast 036 - The Book Arts of Moby Dick

Join us on this salty episode of the PEMcast, as we feature a 24-hour reading of the book at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, exhibition curator Dan Lipcan and Moby Dick expert, author Nathaniel…

PEMcast 035, Part 2 - William Bentley as Curious Collector and Consultant

In Part 2 of this episode about William Bentley, join curators and experts as we continue looking at the remarkable and storied life this popular polymath, collector, and diarist. Bentley was a…

PEMcast 035 - The Curious Life of Reverend William Bentley

This episode of the PEMcast looks at the life and legacy of Reverend William Bentley who chronicled his busy days as a clergyman from 1784 to 1819 with an unmatched dedication and flourish. We know…

PEMcast 034 - Hanging with Bats

Bats have an interesting association with Salem, a place that celebrates Halloween pretty much year round. We're used to seeing multiple versions of Dracula around town. But a small colony of live…

PEMcast 033 - Time Traveling with Curious Objects

PEMcast 032 - Restoring Justice after the Salem Witch Trials

In this epsisode of the PEMcast we go behind the scenes of PEM's latest Salem Witch Trials exhibition. We examine objects that belonged to the Salem Puritans and attempts to restore justice from the…

PEMcast 031 - Queerness and Creativity

As we anticipate the return of Pride to Salem, artists Bill Crisafi and Hogan McLaughlin are the featured guests on the PEMcast. They share with us their day-to-day creative collaborations and their…

PEMcast 030 - Following the Thread

In episode 30 of the PEMcast, we follow the thread of a story all about hair. We look at why artist Gu Wenda used human hair to create 188 flags from around the world, currently on view at PEM. We…

PEMcast 029 - Tsherin Sherpa and Robert Beer

In Episode 29 of the PEMcast, we delve into the hearts and minds of two artists, separated by geography and time, but inextricably linked in their curiosity, their exploration of Tibetan Buddhist…

PEMcast 028 - Drawn to Place

This episode of the PEMcast looks at what makes some places magnetic. Libraries, museums, certain cultural experiences. Why are we drawn to them? We talk with Canadian artist Shelagh Keeley about her…

PEMcast 027, Part 2 - Love and Loss

The second part of PEMcast Episode 27 looks at the brief creative life of Patrick Kelly. This queer, Black fashion designer pushed for racial equality and forever changed fashion before his untimely…

PEMcast 027 - Love and Loss

The pandemic, war, mass shootings, changing laws about our bodies. In Episode 27 of the PEMcast, we explore themes of love and loss while also celebrating PRIDE. Listeners meet Canadian artist…

PEMcast 026 - The Current Climate

Episode 26 of the PEMcast features artists and activists who are inspiring climate action this spring at PEM. Every day is Earth Day around here with Jane Goodall, Wes Bruce, Konstantin Dimopoulos,…

PEMcast 025 - Tidying Our Sonic Realm

In this PEMcast episode, we feature Bernie Krause, the soundscape ecologist behind The Great American Orchestra, an exhibition which immerses us in the sound universe of animals. Matt Clark of United…