The Week in Art, hosted by Ben Luke, is a weekly podcast from The Art Newspaper covering breaking art world news, exhibitions, museum affairs and the art market, often with special guests. The feed lists 394 episodes since September 2017, released weekly, with a median length of about 63 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly art world briefing for an engaged, affluent-leaning arts audience
- 394 episodes since 2017 with a steady weekly release schedule.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 211 ratings.
- Covers exhibitions, auctions and museum news in London, New York and beyond.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news roundup, interview, special guest segment
- Tone
- informative, authoritative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Art Newspaper
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by The Art Newspaper, which lists an advertising and sponsorship policy on its website.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover museums, heritage damage and political controversies in cultural institutions, such as 'political storm around Kanal in Brussels' and 'damaged heritage in Iran', with no explicit content flagged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theartnewspaper.com/the-week-in-art |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1280469178 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5e29a2ef7644ff6b3f9… |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Frieze in London, Tarek Atoui at Tate Modern, Sienese sculptor Frances | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 2 min |
| Palestinian artists after the ceasefire, Robert Ryman, Katherine Hubba | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 15 min |
| Renoir and Love in London, political storm around Kanal in Brussels, R | 2026-10-01 | 54 min |
| Cezanne in Paris, Taryn Simon in New York, Magritte in London | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 4 min |
| Giotto restored in Florence, Biennale de Lyon, Remedios Varo | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 12 min |
| The Bayeux Tapestry, damaged heritage in Iran, Tschabalala Self’s Traf | 2026-09-10 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
From breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around the world, the team at The Art Newspaper picks apart the art world's big stories with the help of special guests. An award-winning podcast hosted by Ben Luke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The Week in Art
The Week in Art is a weekly podcast from The Art Newspaper, hosted by Ben Luke, according to the show feed and the publisher's website. Each episode, typically 55 to 75 minutes long, covers breaking art world news, exhibitions, museum affairs and market developments, often with special guests. The feed lists 394 episodes since September 2017, and the show has 211 Apple Podcasts ratings with an average of 4.4.
The show's audience is estimated, not measured. Based on ratings volume and cadence, roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is a reasonable range, and listeners are likely to be art professionals, collectors and cultural enthusiasts. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the publisher's website notes a sponsorship policy.
A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, a rate derived from the estimated download range. The show suits brands serving the art world, including collecting services, premium travel and arts education.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Week in Art can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Week in Art
How much does The Week in Art charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the publisher's terms and the placement.
What is The Week in Art about?
The Week in Art is a weekly podcast from The Art Newspaper, hosted by Ben Luke, covering art world news, exhibitions, museums and the art market, often with special guests.
How do I contact The Week in Art about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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