Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions w/ Dr. Claire Gilman & Dr. Joshua O’Driscoll

Grab your decks, cuties, because we are diving into the courtly game origins of tarot, its development into an occult staple, and many artists’ modern interpretations with the curators of The Morgan Library’s recent exhibition: Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions.

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of gambling and misogyny. 

Guests

- Dr. Claire Gilman is Acquavella Curator and Department Head of Modern and Contemporary Drawings at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. 

- Dr. Joshua O’Driscoll is Curator and Department Head of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at The Morgan Library and Museum in New York. Together, they organized Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions. 

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Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.