Canvas & Consequence

The Painting That Caused a Riot: When Art Became a Weapon

Episode Summary

In 1913, a single painting at the Armory Show didn't just shock New York—it literally caused riots in the streets and changed American culture forever. We're diving into how Marcel Duchamp's 'Nude Descending a Staircase' became the most hated artwork in America and why that hatred was exactly the point.