Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the int ...
…
continue reading
The Interaction Design Association is a 130,000+ strong member-led community of designers around the globe. IxDA Stories are stories told by the community, for the community. Join our hosts as they interview design luminaries, thought leaders, and experts. In the series, we showcase presenters and industry partners from Interaction 23. Learn at 23.ixda.org Learn more about IxDA at www.ixda.org.
…
continue reading
A true crime podcast taking you through different stories and locations all around California.
…
continue reading
Pen Pals is an improvised celebration of the lost art of letter writing. Great performers from the improv comedy community come together to improvise a series of letters between characters that have been made up on the spot. For people who miss letters, for people who still love letters, or for people who love radio comedy...
…
continue reading
Welcome to Arts & Culture by Intelligence Squared. Here we delve into the artistic and cultural moments, movements and conversations that have shaped, and are still shaping, our world. In this podcast Intelligence Squared speaks to some of the world’s greatest orators, writers, actors and artists. Guests include Stephen Fry, Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evaristo, Salman Rushdie, Kate Winslet, Simon Schama, Tom Hiddleston and Marina Abromović. Join us every week as we feature the best of cultu ...
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Sir Trevor Phillips Sky presenter and Times columnist on BBC culture, their approach to ethnic minorities and the importance of local coverage
36:47
36:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:47
Sir Trevor Phillips presents Sky TV’s Sunday Morning programme and is a columnist for The Times newspaper. He was previously a reporter on the Thames TV This Week, head of current affairs for London Weekend Television, Chair of the London Assembly, Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality, and Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of ITV, on the funding and future of PSBs and the case for mergers
27:10
27:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:10
Sir Peter Bazalgette was until recently part of the previous Government’s committee to review how the BBC was funded. In his distinguished career he has been responsible for shows such as Big Brother, Changing Rooms and Ready Steady Cook, he’s also a former chair of Arts Council England and in September 2023 he stepped down as chair of ITV. He is n…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Prof Dominic Wring on general election coverage audit, media bias, legacy v social media and populism
36:27
36:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:27
Academics from Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Communication and Culture have conducted news audits for every General Election since 1992, and their audit for this election is out now. We talked to one of its authors, Professor Dominic Wring, about whether the public was well served by the media, whether legacy media still has a ro…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Dame Elan Closs Stephens former BBC acting chair on what she would like from a new Culture Secretary
38:27
38:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:27
Dame Elan Closs Stephens was the acting chair of the BBC after the resignation of Richard Sharp in June last year until her retirement in March. She was a member of the BBC’s governing body since 2010, first serving as Member for Wales on the BBC Trust, until its dissolution in 2017, and then as the Welsh member of the BBC Board. On this week's epi…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Sotheby's Talks – Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection, with Lady Burlington
42:46
42:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:46
In celebration of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, join British fashion journalist Charlie Porter in conversation with Erdem Moralıoğlu, Creative Director of ERDEM, and Lady Burlington. Together they will discuss Moralıoğlu's creative process in designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, drawing upo…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Olivia O'Leary former BBC and RTÉ broadcaster on the UK election, funding PSB's, Newsnight and the future of journalism
32:59
32:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:59
Olivia O’Leary has been a television and radio broadcaster on both the BBC, ITV and RTÉ – the Irish public service broadcaster in her native Ireland. In 1985, Olivia became the first female presenter on BBC’s Newsnight. She later returned to Ireland, presenting once again ‘Today Tonight’ – RTÉ’s flagship current affairs programme. She has also pres…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Sotheby's Talks – Creative London: An Artistic Crossroads, with Grayson Perry
56:57
56:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:57
Has London's cultural power essentially radiated outwards, influencing artists and creatives across the world? Or is London's creative preeminence dependent on the influx of global talent that has galvanised its artistic scene? In this panel discussion, curator and cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, journalist Dylan Jones, museum director Tim M…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Adam Boulton ex Sky News political editor on election coverage, Farage media manipulation, impartiality and his career
33:54
33:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:54
Veteran journalist Adam Boulton spent more than thirty years at Sky News, twenty-five of those as political editor. He has been host for General and US elections coverage, invigilated the first leaders’ debate in 2010 and has the distinction of having interviewed every UK Prime Minister since Sir Alec Douglas-Home. He continues to write for Sky but…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Peter Snow veteran BBC journalist on the general election campaign, Newsnight and election night coverage
29:32
29:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:32
Peter Snow is a former BBC Newsnight presenter (1980–1997), ITN Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent (1966–1979), documentary maker, and historian. Known for his iconic "swingometer" on election night, we discuss the drama of election night, the current election campaign, Newsnight, and being called a 'traitor'. “I think this election campaign is t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
London: An Artistic Crossroads | Gallery Open House
1:17:14
1:17:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:14
London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
William Blake: Artist, Poet and Visionary, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and John Higgs
56:30
56:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:30
With a rare first edition of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience about to go under the hammer, in this episode a panel of experts have come together for a conversation about the poet, artist and visionary. Chair and cultural critic Shahidha Bari is joined by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, cultural historian John Higgs and Sothe…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Prof Catherine Johnson discusses what a Labour government might mean for PSB, the Media Bill and digital terrestrial switch off
30:24
30:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:24
Catherine Johnson is the professor of Media and Communications at the University of Leeds, author of the book Online TV, and a member of the Department of Culture, Media and Sports College of experts. With parliament now dissolved, we discuss what happened to the Media Bill and in what form did it survive - what was left in and out? Also, we examin…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Jane Martinson ex Guardian media editor on Sir Paul Marshall, media ownership and impartiality
32:10
32:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:10
Jane Martinson, author of ‘You May Never See Us Again: The Barclay Dynasty: A Story of Survival, Secrecy and Succession’ is the former media editor at the Guardian and now Marjorie Deane Professor of Financial Journalism at City University. In the week the general election is called we discussed the potential takeover of The Telegraph by Sir Paul M…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Audio expert Matt Deegan discusses BBC's podcast advertising plans, children's audio and the latest radio listening figures
31:07
31:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:07
Matt Deegan is the co-founder of the award-winning Fun Kids, a digital radio station for families and children, which has just won the bronze award in the Radio Academy’s UK Station of the Year category. Given that the gold award went to BBC Asian Network and the silver to Talksport, this is a considerable achievement for a small independent networ…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor discusses Ofcom, consequences of WS cuts and funding solutions
32:52
32:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:52
Jamie Angus is the former director of the BBC World Service and the former editor of 'Today' and 'Newsnight' who now works in the Middle East. We discuss Ofcom's oversight of broadcasters, the consequences of previous World Service cuts, and the impact of new ones. We also explore long-term solutions to the issue of its funding, which is under revi…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator challenges Ofcom's conclusions on its audience research and its guidance on politicians as presenters
31:34
31:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:34
Stewart Purvis, former content regulator at Ofcom and former Editor of Channel 4 News and ITN Chief Executive, discusses Ofcom’s guidance on general election coverage published last week. Stewart delves into the research on which Ofcom based its guidelines, spells out what the guidance means in practice, and reflects on Ofcom as an organisation. “O…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Comedian Steve Punt discusses his departure from the BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme 'The Now Show' and the evolution of radio comedy
33:35
33:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:35
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis took their bow from BBC Radio 4’s satirical news programme ‘The Now Show’ last Friday after 25 years. Steve Punt discusses the last programme, the development and success of this long-running radio comedy show, the impact of our changing news consumption, political bias, radio comedy’s evolution and the new podcast format…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Max Cotton discusses his BBC 'Growing Solo' documentary series on his year long food self-sufficiency experiment and the importance of food and farming literacy
26:59
26:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:59
Max Cotton is a former BBC political reporter who has spent a year finding out if he can grow and produce 100% of his food on his smallholding near Glastonbury. We discuss his BBC Radio 4 documentary series on the experiment 'Growing Solo', as well as exploring food and farming literacy, food security and self sufficiency in the UK. "As a group of …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Rory Cellan-Jones ex BBC Technology Correspondent on Tim Davie’s speech, 'Movers and Shakers', 'Ruskin Park' and #SophieFromRomania
27:31
27:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:31
Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC Technology and Business Correspondent examines Tim Davie’s, the BBC’s Director General speech on the BBC’s future priorities. He also explores life after the BBC, discussing his, ‘Movers and Shakers’ Parkinson’s podcast, his family memoir ‘Ruskin Park’ and his forthcoming book on #SophieFromRomania - his beloved rescue…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Chris Banatvala, former Ofcom Director of Standards discusses Ofcom, GB News, impartiality and freedom of expression
29:06
29:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:06
In the week that Ofcom finds GB News in breach of its code five times but will face no sanction, we talk to Chris Banatvala, Ofcom’s founding Director of Standards, and Content Board member, who was responsible for drafting and enforcing its codes. He is now an independent member of the Sky News Board, Channel 4’s online independent complaint revie…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Magnus Brooke, ITV Group Director of Strategy discusses the future of Public Service Broadcasting and the funding of 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'
29:47
29:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:47
Magnus Brooke is Group Director of Strategy, Policy and Regulation at ITV where profits are down by 60%. The digital revolution is changing broadcasting fundamentally and destroying former business models. So does ITV have a future as a Public Service Broadcaster? We also discuss the Media Bill and the added responsibility on Ofcom's shoulders - an…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Peter Taylor, veteran BBC journalist discusses his latest documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA'
34:40
34:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:40
One of Britain’s finest reporters Peter Taylor, with numerous books, documentaries and awards spanning a career of over 50 years, on his latest BBC documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’. We discuss the human cost of IRA informers, the role of Scappaticci codenamed “Stakeknife”, Operation Kenova and covering Northern Ireland. “T…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’, veteran journalist Peter Taylor discusses his latest BBC documentary
0:37
0:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
0:37
One of Britain’s finest reporters Peter Taylor, with numerous books, documentaries and awards spanning a career of over 50 years, on his latest BBC documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’. We discuss the human cost of IRA informers, the role of Scappaticci codenamed “Stakeknife”, Operation Kenova and covering Northern Ireland. “T…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Baroness Kidron former film and documentary director on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs
28:14
28:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:14
Baroness Kidron is one of the country's foremost drama and documentary directors. Her long list of credits includes ‘Storyville’, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit', 'Victoria and Abdul' and 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'. She now sits as a crossbench peer and is the founder of the Five Rights Foundation. For the past five years, she has been on…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Former film and documentary director Baroness Kidron on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs
0:48
0:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
0:48
Baroness Kidron is one of the country's foremost drama and documentary directors. Her long list of credits includes ‘Storyville’, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit', 'Victoria and Abdul' and 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'. She now sits as a crossbench peer and is the founder of the Five Rights Foundation. For the past five years, she has been on…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust on the Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting
27:09
27:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:09
Anna McNamee, an award-winning Canadian journalist and writer with a background in BBC radio, is the Executive Director of the Sandford St Martin Trust, dedicated to promoting excellence in religious broadcasting. We discuss the new Media Bill, the importance of religious literacy, the decline in programming on religion and ethics, commissioning pr…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting with Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust
0:56
0:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
0:56
Anna McNamee, an award-winning Canadian journalist and writer with a background in BBC radio, is the Executive Director of the Sandford St Martin Trust, dedicated to promoting excellence in religious broadcasting. We discuss the new Media Bill, the importance of religious literacy, the decline in programming on religion and ethics, commissioning pr…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Prof Catherine Johnson discusses the decline in PSB revenue, reliance on tech giants for distribution, the Media Bill, Ofcom and BBC funding
28:29
28:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:29
Catherine Johnson, Professor of Media and Communications at the University of Leeds, author of the book ‘Online TV’, and a member of the Department of Culture, Media and Sports College of experts discusses the decline in PSB revenue, reliance on tech giants for distribution, the Media Bill, Ofcom and BBC funding. “I think part of the problem is tha…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The decline in PSB revenue, reliance on tech giants for distribution, the Media Bill, Ofcom and BBC funding – we talk to Prof Catherine Johnson
0:50
0:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
0:50
Catherine Johnson, Professor of Media and Communications at the University of Leeds, author of the book ‘Online TV’, and a member of the Department of Culture, Media and Sports College of experts discusses the decline in PSB revenue, reliance on tech giants for distribution, the Media Bill, Ofcom and BBC funding. “I think part of the problem is tha…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
David Lloyd co-founder of Boom Radio and local radio expert discusses changes in BBC local radio and Ofcom's oversight of them
26:10
26:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:10
In the week the BBC announced that it's preparing to launch new spin-off digital radio stations for Radios 1, 2, and 3 to provide more choice to audiences underserved by the BBC, we're talking to the co-founder of Boom Radio - a station that emerged to fill the gap left by Radio 2. David Lloyd, who has worked in radio for over 40 years, from LBC to…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Co-founder of Boom Radio and local radio expert David Lloyd discusses changes in BBC local radio and Ofcom's oversight of them
1:16
1:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16
In the week the BBC has announced that it's preparing to launch new spin-off digital radio stations for Radios 1, 2, and 3 to provide more choice to audiences underserved by the BBC, we're talking to the co-founder of Boom Radio - a station that emerged to fill the gap left by Radio 2. David Lloyd, who has worked in radio for over 40 years, from LB…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Sir Craig Oliver former BBC editor and No 10 director of communications on Bashir emails, impartiality, Sir Robbie Gibb, GB News and mental health
30:33
30:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:33
Sir Craig Oliver is a former editor of BBC News at Six and Ten and was the Downing Street director of politics and communications under David Cameron. We discuss the release of the BBC Bashir emails, impartiality, Sir Robbie Gibb’s position on the BBC board, GB News and his career. “I don’t think we need GB News ….. what we're realising increasingl…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Former BBC editor and No 10 director of communications Sir Craig Oliver on Bashir emails, impartiality, Sir Robbie Gibb, GB News and mental health
0:57
0:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
0:57
Sir Craig Oliver is a former editor of BBC News at Six and Ten and was the Downing Street director of politics and communications under David Cameron. We discuss the release of the BBC Bashir emails, impartiality, Sir Robbie Gibb’s position on the BBC board, GB News and his career. “I don’t think we need GB News ….. what we're realising increasingl…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Alan Rusbridger former Guardian editor in chief discusses his Prospect article "How the government captured the BBC"
26:49
26:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:49
Alan Rusbridger, former Guardian editor and now editor at Prospect magazine has written an article with the headline ‘How the government captured the BBC'. Has it? We discuss the concept of impartiality, the government appointed board member Sir Robbie Gibb’s attempt to interfere in the appointment of the chair of Ofcom, his influence on the corpor…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Former Guardian editor in chief Alan Rusbridger discusses his Prospect article "How the government captured the BBC"
0:38
0:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
0:38
Alan Rusbridger, former Guardian editor and now editor at Prospect magazine has written an article with the headline ‘How the government captured the BBC'. Has it? We discuss the concept of impartiality, the government appointed board member Sir Robbie Gibb’s attempt to interfere in the appointment of the chair of Ofcom, his influence on the corpor…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Jim Naughtie BBC Special Correspondent discusses the US election, challenges of reporting when democracy is at stake and media integrity in the UK
30:31
30:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:31
Jim Naughtie has covered each US presidential election over the past five decades. He was a political correspondent on The Scotsman and then The Guardian, before becoming a presenter of Radio 4’s The World at One and then of The Today Programme – which he stood down from in 2016. Currently, he is a Special Correspondent for BBC News and presents Ra…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
BBC Special Correspondent Jim Naughtie discusses the US election, challenges of reporting when democracy is at stake and media integrity in the UK
0:53
0:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
0:53
Jim Naughtie has covered each US presidential election over the past five decades. He was a political correspondent on The Scotsman and then The Guardian, before becoming a presenter of Radio 4’s The World at One and then of The Today Programme – which he stood down from in 2016. Currently, he is a Special Correspondent for BBC News and presents Ra…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Investigative journalist Andy Webb on his struggle to obtain BBC emails relating to Martin Bashir's Diana interview
38:15
38:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:15
The circumstances surrounding the securing of the Panorama interview with the late Princess of Wales have been one of the biggest controversies to beset the BBC. On this week’s programme we’re taking stock on the imminent release of emails by the BBC which concerns its handling of the Martin Bashir scandal. There has been quite a battle in the cour…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Living Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Obrist
34:10
34:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:10
In this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Ce…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Women and Power, with Mary Beard and Shahidha Bari
35:00
35:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:00
For millennia, female power has been portrayed, mediated and exerted through visual art. But to what extent have women been packaged to fit a male template? And how much have they been able to control their own image? In today’s episode, which was originally recorded as a live event at Sotheby’s in London, Sotheby’s specialist Holly Braine was join…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Artemisia Gentileschi, with Katy Hessel and Letizia Treves
27:42
27:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:42
In this episode, art historian Katy Hessel is joined by former National Gallery London curator Letizia Treves and Sotheby’s Edoardo Roberti for a conversation about the pioneering 17th-century artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose work – in which she painted subjects that were traditionally the preserve of male artists, and intended for the male gaze…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Image-Makers, with Mary McCartney and Sonia Boyce
33:01
33:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:01
The idea of the artist’s muse conjures up a glamorous but passive woman portrayed by a male artist. Yet many women who are commonly identified as muses have been talents in their own right; they are creatively inspired as well as sources of inspiration for others. In this episode, photographer Mary McCartney, Golden Lion prize-winning artist Sonia …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Celebrating (Women) Artists, with Marina Abramović
37:30
37:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:30
Marina Abramović is one of our greatest living artists: an art world icon and a performance art pioneer. In 2023, Marina presented her solo exhibition After Life at the Royal Academy and became the first female artist in the institution’s 250-year history to fill the entire gallery space with her art. Will Gompertz was joined by Sotheby’s Marina Ru…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Jane Austen, with Helen Fielding and Gill Hornby
35:47
35:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:47
In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event, we are joined by two literary icons for a conversation about the beloved 19th-century novelist Jane Austen. Helen Fielding is the creator of the multi-million selling Bridget Jones novels and films, and Gill Hornby is the author of the bestselling Miss Austen, and The Story of Jane Aus…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Portraiture, with Simon Schama and Eleanor Nairne
35:12
35:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:12
Human beings have been making visual depictions of human life for tens of thousands of years. Fascination with our own likeness is one of the great constants of human history – and the portrait has long been the focus of that fascination. What can portraits tell us about the world? And what can they tell us about ourselves? In today’s episode – ori…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Women Artists in the City, with Lubaina Himid
28:30
28:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:30
In this episode, art historian and broadcaster Carrie Scott is joined by Turner Prize-winning artist and activist Lubaina Himid, writer Lauren Elkin and Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art at Sotheby’s Hannah O’Leary for a conversation exploring modern city life from the perspective of female artists. This podcast was originally a live even…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Shaping Taste and Shaping Society, with Paloma Picasso and Iwona Blazwick
34:04
34:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:04
There has never been a better time than now for women working in art, fashion and design. But female artists, gallerists, and collectors have always shaped taste, pushed patriarchal boundaries, and challenged orthodoxies to find ways of expressing themselves and championing the work of others. In this episode, originally recorded as a live event, W…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Twentieth Century Design, with Julianne Moore
28:58
28:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:58
Julianne Moore is one of our greatest living actors: an Academy and Emmy award winner, and the first American woman to be awarded top acting prizes at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. She is also an avid collector. In this episode, Julianne joins curator and author Glenn Adamson, curator Dakin Hart, gallerist Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, a…
…
continue reading
Edvard Munch pioneered Expressionism and embraced life’s most painful experiences to create art: his pursuit of emotional truth changed art forever. Tracey Emin, who has been a major figure in contemporary art for more than 25 years, has always been fascinated by the Norwegian master and, in 2021, she exhibited 25 of her own works alongside Munch’s…
…
continue reading
In this episode, originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London, award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste is joined by Sotheby’s Helena Newman for a conversation about female surrealist artists, including Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, and the profound impact that their work – and the surrealism movement more broadly – has had on design and culture…
…
continue reading