About this episode

The episode discusses the legacy of Isabella Stewart Gardner and the importance of protecting one's name after death.

Isabella Stewart Gardner established a museum displaying all her art upon her death. It had very specific requirements so as to keep her legacy as she desired it. Has that occurred? What assurances to we have about protecting our name or legacy after we die? Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon Bumper Music: “Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

People in this episode

Host: Matt Anderson

Topics covered

• legacy
• art
• museum
• identity
• death
• protection

Keywords

• Isabella Stewart Gardner
• museum
• legacy
• art
• protection
• identity
• death

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Stick to the Plan, Outside the Lines, Summersteen

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