ArtMuse ArtTalks: Host Grace Anna Interviews Acclaimed Author Francine Prose
As part of our "ArtMuse ArtTalks" series, host Grace Anna interviews acclaimed author Francine Prose about her book The Lives of the Muses: Nine Women and the Artists They Inspired, a groundbreaking collection of the life stories of nine female muses, including Elizabeth Siddall and Gala Dali, whom we have full ArtMuse episodes on, as well as Hester Thrale, Alice Liddell, Lou Andreas-Salome, Lee Miller, Chris Weston, Suzanne Farrell, and Yoko Ono.
Throughout the course of the interview, Grace Anna asks Francine Prose about what inspired her to write The Lives of the Muses, which women’s stories resonated with her the most, the integral role the muse plays in the the creation of works of art, and the importance of sharing these women’s stories with the world and honoring their immense legacies.
Listen to this special ArtMuse ArtTalks episode:
This episode is produced by Kula Production Company.
You can purchase your own copy of The Lives of the Muses: Nine Women and the Artists They Inspired HERE.
Francine Prose is a renowned American author and critic. She has published several non-fiction books, including The Lives of the Muses, as well as several novels, essays, and short-stories. She has also contributed works to major publications such as The New York Times and The New Yorker. Her novel Blue Angel was a finalist for the National Book award, and her novel A Changed Man, won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Prose is also the former president of PEN American Center and holds the title of Distinguished Writer in Residence at Bard College, where she is currently a professor.
If you have not yet listened to ArtMuse’s episodes on Elizabeth Siddall and Gala Dali, you can find these episodes on our website or by searching for ArtMuse on all streaming platforms.
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