Open Studio with Jared Bowen

This week, Open Studio visits the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston to preview the exhibition When Home Won't Let You Stay: Migration through Contemporary Art. This collection, all from 21st-century artists from more than a dozen different countries, depicts stories of immigration, migration, and displacement. Then, Jared sits down with the creators of the interactive comedy whodunit Shear Madness as it celebrates its 40th anniversary at the Charles Playhouse. Plus, musician, actor, and writer David Byrne joins the show to discuss American Utopia, his theatrical Broadway concert featuring 12 musical artists from around the globe.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 824

About Open Studio with Jared Bowen:

A half-hour weekly show taking the viewer inside the creative process of artists from across the country.

Hosted by Jared Bowen, Open Studio features a blend of profiles, performances, and contemporary exhibitions in American art, including highlights from the local art scene.




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