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A Conversation about Bill Russell's 50 Years as an Illustrator
In this episode of the Illustrated Journalism Podcast (https://illustratedjournalism.substack.com/podcast) Annie and Ira have a conversation about Bill Russell's 50-year archive of illustrations. This comprehensive overview serves as both a historical archive and a celebration of Bill's lifelong commitment to visual storytelling.
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23 Sept 2025
Estelle Ishigo: Witness to Japanese Internment
In this episode of the Illustrated Journalism podcast Annie and Ira have a conversation about the life and art of the American artist Estelle Ishigo, a Caucasian woman, who during World War II chose to accompany her Japanese American husband when he was forcibly incarcerated to the Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming.
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6 Aug 2025
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec goes to the Circus
At the end of the 19th C. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec made dynamic and empathetic portrayals of Parisian circus acts, including bareback riders, acrobats, and clowns, often sketching them from memory using crayon and pastel while undergoing treatment for alcoholism in a sanitarium.
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23 Jun 2025
The IJ Podcast: William Simpson and the Modoc War of 1872
Annie and Ira discuss William Simpson's firsthand reporting on the Modoc War of 1872 and consider how A.I. might impact historical interpretation in this interview episode.
19 May 2025
The IJ Podcast: Artist and Archeologist Howard Carter
In this episode of the Illustrated Journalism podcast Annie and Ira have a conversation about the life and work of artist and archeologist Howard Carter, who discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun and how his early work involved making meticulous drawings and watercolors of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and wall decorations.
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6 Apr 2025
The IJ Podcast: Jo Mora - Chronicler of the Hopi
In this Illustrated Journalism episode Annie and Ira discuss Jo Mora, a versatile artist of the American West, who immersed himself in the culture of the Hopi and Navajo peoples of Arizona, documenting their traditions through art and photography. While he found commercial success with his illustrated maps and depictions of cowboy life, his detailed portrayals of Hopi culture are considered a significant ethnological record.
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16 Feb 2025
The IJ Podcast: A Discussion about Alan E. Cober
In this Illustrated Journalism episode Annie and Ira discuss Alan E. Cober, an impactful visual journalist known for his empathetic and unflinching portrayal of the human condition, particularly focusing on marginalized populations like prisoners, the elderly and the mentally ill. Read more about Cober here (https://illustratedjournalism.substack.com/p/another-look-alan-e-cober).
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9 Feb 2025
Lili Réthi: Drawing Immense Construction Projects
In this Illustrated Journalism episode Annie and Ira discuss Lili Réthi and her drawing the drama and intricacies of immense construction projects, who was unfazed by their monumental scale, dangerous conditions on-site and the various challenges she faced in life. Read more about Lili Réthi here (https://illustratedjournalism.substack.com/p/another-look-lili-rethi).
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2 Feb 2025
Illustrated Journalism Podcast: Paul Hogarth and Brendan Behan
In this episode of the Illustrated Journalism podcast Annie (A.) and Ira (I.) have a conversation about British reportage artist Paul Hogarth and his collaboration with Irish poet and playwright Brendan Behan on a book about New York.
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29 Jan 2025
Illustrated Journalism Podcast: A Conversation about Earl Thollander's Travel Sketching
In this new Illustrated Journalism (https://illustratedjournalism.substack.com/) podcast Annie (A.) and Ira (I.) have a conversation about artist and traveler Earl Thollander (https://illustratedjournalism.substack.com/p/another-look-earl-thollander), who just wanted to slow down, travel, observe, appreciate, draw and share the world in all its diversity.
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25 Nov 2024
Podcast: A Deep Dive Conversation about Bill's Japanese Ryokan Meal
In this podcast the hosts discuss Bill Russell's luxurious multi-course Japanese kaiseki-ryori dinner at a traditional ryokan inn. They provide a detailed account of each dish, from the aperitif to dessert, highlighting the artistic presentation and refined techniques involved. They talk about the deep cultural respect for food in Japan, showcasing not only the flavors but also the meticulous artistry.
Read about Bill's Japanese Ryokan meal here (https://illustratedjournalism.substack.com/p/our-japanese-ryokan-meal).
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30 Oct 2024
Podcast: Robert Michel at Devil's Island - A Deep Dive Conversation
In this podcast we discuss the artwork of Robert Michel, a prisoner at Devil's Island, a notorious French penal colony in French Guiana. Michel's drawings, which depict the harsh realities of life in the prison, were included in René Belbenoît's memoir Dry Guillotine, providing a powerful visual accompaniment to his harrowing narrative. These drawings offer a unique and poignant glimpse into the brutal lives of prisoners.
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30 Oct 2024
Podcast: A Deep Dive Conversation about Leon Kossoff's Vigorous Drawings of London
In this podcast we discuss Leon Kossoff, a British artist who was known for his paintings and drawings that depicted the energy and dynamism of urban London. His art reflects the changes, loss, survival, and renewal of postwar Britain through his vibrant, sometimes somber, representations of London's landscapes, buildings, and people.
Kossoff's artistic process involved an intense, physical engagement with his materials, often using charcoal and oil paint to create expressive works of emotional weight that raise some existential questions.
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15 Oct 2024
Podcast: Frank Hodgkinson and The Sepik Diary
We discuss Australian artist Frank Hodgkinson's 1977 journey up the Sepik River in New Guinea, as documented through his sketches and diary entries. This expedition led to the creation of "The Sepik Diary," that blends personal observations with anthropological insights, filled with vivid descriptions and bold sketches, that capture the artistic traditions and cultural significance of the Sepik people.
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