This episode of The Art Newspaper's podcast covers three major stories. First, Tate Modern's new exhibition 'Nigerian Modernism' explores modern art beyond Western canons, featuring co-curator Osei Bonsu and artist Jimoh Buraimoh. Second, correspondent Sarvy Geranpayeh reports on Tehran's art scene following the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June 2025. Third, the 'Work of the Week' segment highlights Wayne Thiebaud's painting 'Cakes' (1963), now on view at the Courtauld Gallery in London for the artist's first UK museum exhibition.
This episode matters because it demonstrates how major institutions like Tate Modern are actively expanding the art historical narrative to include non-Western modernisms, while also tracking the resilience of art scenes in conflict zones like Tehran. The Thiebaud feature underscores the continued market and scholarly interest in American still-life painting, with a major museum show bringing a beloved work to new audiences.