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We present a special feature of art and poetry, exploring themes of love and desire.  Artworks discussed are by Michelangelo, Ana Benaroya, Chris Ofili, and Leonor Fini.  Poetry featured in the episode was written by Rainer Maria Rilke, Audre Lorde, John Donne, and Richard Wilbur.  Links to the artworks discussed:

The Rape of Ganymede by Michelangelo

Mother May I by Ana Benaroya

Annunciation by Chris Ofili (More Photos here and here)

Cthonian Deity Watching Over the Sleep of a Young Man by Leonor Fini

All music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod.

"In Your Arms" "George Street Shuffle" "Gymnopedia No. 1" "Bittersweet" and "Windswept" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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