Season 5

During season five, Kim Sajet and expert guests delve into some of the most remarkable portraits in the museum’s collection. 

“Season five invites listeners to experience some of the artworks in the National Portrait Gallery that may seem ordinary at first but have unusual histories that offer us ways to think about the future,” Sajet said. “Whether we’re discussing frames and fakes, monuments and movies, advertising or AI, the past impacts how we look at our present and future. Our hope is that you will learn more about portraits where no one is as innocent as they appear, and nothing is as simple as it seems.”