Caitlin Hoerr
Art historian and writer working in museum roles (credited in episode as Caitlin Hare/Hoerr), guest expert on Oskar Kokoschka and Alma Mahler who provides historical and art-historical commentary.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 41min
Who Makes a Doll of their Ex? | History's Worst Break Ups
Caitlin Hoerr, an art historian and writer, unpacks the tumultuous affair between Oskar Kokoschka and Alma Mahler. She covers Kokoschka’s furious expressionist style and obsessive portraits. The story of the commissioned life-sized Alma doll, its public appearances, and its dramatic beheading is explored. The discussion also touches on jealousy, reputation, and the artistic fallout from their breakup.
