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Robert Lowell and the Modern Legacy
Scholar Helen Vendler, Harvard University, discusses the poet Lowell at the end of his career, when he viewed great American modernists Pound, Eliot, Frost, Tate, Crane, and Williams no longer as intimidating predecessors, but as fellow human beings.

Exhibition Insights

Make the most of your visit to a special exhibition by listening to these podcasts. They can serve as a helpful introduction or stimulate your interest even further.

Artist Talks

Whether straight from the artist's mouth or through in-depth analysis by an expert, these audio files provide glimpses into the mind of an artist. Find out what inspires them and why they create.

Collection Focus

With a collection as vast and rich as the Art Institute's there is no end to what you can learn about. These podcasts explore individual galleries, focus on specific works of art, or trace a theme through the museum.