The Artistic and Cultural History of Tarot, from Renaissance Italy to Modern Day

Tarot cards hold a specific place in society, popular for their divination imagery and fortune-telling. The Morgan Library and Museum has organized a new exhibit about the artistic and cultural history of Tarot cards, Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions. Morgan curators Joshua O’Driscoll, Frank Trujillo, and Claire Gilman discuss the show, on view through October 4. Plus, listeners share their interest in tarot cards

Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images: Tarot card depicting the Moon, 1490, by Antonio Cicognara (active ca 1480-1500). Italy, 15th century.

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