“Sacklers Lie, Thousands Die”: The art of Nan Goldin and P.A.I.N.

Nov 3, 2025
11 mins

Episode Description

This is a special bonus episode of The Art of Resistance, focusing on modern artists creating writing, music, and more to resist the status quo.

What can we learn from the story of Nan Goldin and Prescription Addiction Intervention Now, or P.A.I.N., about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow?

This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. The show is made by Rebel Yell Creative and Amy Lee Lillard. Get full episode transcript and sources at RebelYellCreative.com.

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