About this episode

Katie Hector discusses portrait painting, beauty standards, and contemporary image culture with host Javier Proenza.

Painter Katie Hector joins Javier Proenza to discuss portrait painting, beauty standards, and contemporary image culture, reflecting on studio practice, photography, and how historical traditions of portraiture intersect with contemporary visual culture.

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