Best David Whitechapel Podcasts (2024)

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[S2E2] Your Highest Aspiration 47:20

2+ y ago47:20

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Brent presents the idea of "your highest aspiration", the reason you're here, and the reason you do what you do. This is the root of your motivation, your belief in your own daily practice. David speculates on the artist's drive to create art, and anyone's reason to produce and create in general. They both agree that the best work comes from pursui…

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[S2E1] Focus 57:57

2+ y ago57:57

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David and Brent are back with the first episode of the second season of the podcast. David and Brent discuss "focus", what it is and how to attain it. David talks about his recent diagnosis of ADD, and how this changed affected his productivity. He brings up the idea of "Deep Work" as presented in the book by Cal Newport, but also mentions the surp…

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Talking SCRUM with Polina Bee 58:56

2+ y ago58:56

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Today's guest is Polina Bee the founder of Monthly Method - a SCRUM-based framework for personal productivity. David and Polina talk about SCRUM, Agile, sprints, and the monthly method. How can you apply Scrum methodology to your life? How can it help your professional and personal goals? Polina's top tips: Set goals in these different areas of you…

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Tom Parkinson-Morgan [Abbadon]: Interview with the Author (and Artist)

2+ y ago

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Episode Notes David Whitechapel talks to comic creator Tom Parkinson-Morgan, also known as Abbadon, about his fantastic web comic, Kill Six Billion Demons. Read Abbadon's brilliant web comic here:https://killsixbilliondemons.com/ Massif Press and Lancer RPGhttps://massif-press.itch.io/ Read David's action fantasy web serial here:https://breakinghel…

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[S1E10] Hindsight 2020 58:25

3+ y ago58:25

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David and Brent look back on the year, and the first season of the podcast. David and Brent discuss the unusual year that was 2020 and their own experiences during it. David looks back at the podcast so far and the various principles and strategies presented. Brent introduces his new framework for work and rest which he calls the 'negative space' o…

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[S1E9] Real Productivity 1:00:11

3+ y ago1:00:11

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David and Brent talk real productivity: what it means, and how to access it. David talks about riding the wave of getting things done, and learning to be a better 'surfer'. Brent asks us to better define what we mean about productivity in the first place. They debate the finer details of what entails a productive day/week/month/year, and how best t…

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[S1E8] Impostor Syndrome 59:54

3+ y ago59:54

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David and Brent talk about impostor syndrome and their own struggles with it. David defines impostor syndrome and explains some of his own experience of feeling like an 'impostor'. Brent details his own experience as he became a productivity coach. David presents the idea that "you're only ever you", and what it implies. They discuss how impostor s…

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Andrew Brown: Interview with the Author (and Programmer) 42:39

3+ y ago42:39

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Episode Notes David Whitechapel talks to author and programmer Andrew Brown about his worldbuilding webapp, notebook.ai, how and why he created it, and what the future of AI worldbuilding and fiction writing might hold. Find out more about notebook.ai and Andrew Brown in the links below: https://notebook.aihttp://www.drusepth.net/ You can contact u…

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[S1E7] Burnout 50:17

3+ y ago50:17

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David and Brent talk about burnout and how to avoid it. Brent talks about recent struggles with burnout. David relates his own experiences in his creative projects. Brent describes the "mastermind paradox" and definitions of burnout, as well as his approaches to solving it. Today's 3 Takeaways Make sure to make regular time for self-renewal. When y…

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[S1E6] Iteration 1:00:52

3+ y ago1:00:52

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David and Brent talk about iteration and iterative loops, and how to apply them to your work and life. David shares his theory of iteration or "controlled improvement" with Brent. They discuss the finer points of the iterative loop including how to make the best possible omelette. David's formulation of the iterative loop consists of four steps: BL…

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[S1E5] The Story of You 59:45

3+ y ago59:45

59:45

Brent talks about his recent spiritual homecoming, drawing inspiration from one of his favourite books, The Power of Now. What are the negotiations between our past and future selves, and how do we navigate them? Where is the balance between happiness and creative fulfilment? Today's 3 Takeaways Discern between yourself and your 'story'. Figure out…

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[S1E4] Launch 54:36

3+ y ago54:36

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David and Brent talk about starting new projects, including how they started this podcast. David talks about his strategy of dealing with idea overflow and how to be deliberate with choosing what projects to work on and how to allocate time and energy to them. Brent discusses how important your mindset is when going into new projects, including bei…

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[S1E3] Flow 56:25

3+ y ago56:25

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David and Brent discuss "flow" and how to maximise it in your own life. Brent introduces the concept of flow, as defined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and explains its crucial importance in the world of productivity. David talks about occasions when he's experienced flow, in writing, editing, and learning how to play the piano. Today's 3 Takeaways Ca…

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[S1E2] Morale 36:29

3+ y ago36:29

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David and Brent discuss low morale and ways to recover. David shares his recent low morale and productivity struggles and his desire for a more consistent workflow. Brent offers some advice and a larger framework within which to think about morale and how to manage it. Today's 3 Takeaways Morale is important - it could be the invisible reason for y…

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[S1E1] Skyward Spiral 48:59

3+ y ago48:59

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David and Brent introduce themselves and discuss the premise of the podcast. The Skyward Spiral is all about building a healthy and consistently productive lifestyle - the focus is on long-term sustainable growth rather than short-term overdrive and burnout. https://twitter.com/skyward_spiral http://davidwhitechapel.com/ https://brenthuras.com/ Fin…

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Christopher Ruz: Interview with the Author 44:09

4y ago44:09

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Episode Notes David Whitechapel talks to fantasy author Christopher Ruz about his writing process, his writing tools, and the one author he'd love to sit down to chat with. Find The Ragged Blade below. https://www.christopher-ruz.com/cos-series You can contact us at paynopodcast@gmail.com, or @paynopodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Pay No Attention…

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Tracy Emin and David Dawson In Conversation 41:58

4y ago41:58

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Recorded during our exhibition Lucien Freud: The Self-portraits, Tracey Emin CBE RA and David Dawson(Lucien Freud's assistant and model) discuss their memories of the artist, as well as Emin and Freud’s shared ability to innovate, provoke and soul-search.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Hugh Brody on his documentary 'Inside Australia' and the work of Antony Gormley 23:07

4+ y ago23:07

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Anthropologist and director of the documentary 'Inside Australia', Hugh Brody discusses how geology, anthropology and humankind’s connection with the land are represented in Gormley’s work.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Understanding space through art 57:53

4+ y ago57:53

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Theoretical astrophysicist, Priya Natarajan, joins Semiconductor, the artist duo Ruth Jarman and Joe Gerhardt, to discuss how artists contribute to our understanding of the world around and the relationship between physics, cosmology and art.Part of 'Where language ends: Antony Gormley’s discourse series'.…

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Anthony Gormley in conversation with Director of the Whitechapel Gallery, Iwona Blazwick 1:19:31

4+ y ago1:19:31

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Antony Gormley discusses his career spanning over 40 years and explores how his series of installations within the RA’s Main Galleries encouraged visitors to slow down and become aware of their own bodies and environment.Part of 'Where language ends: Antony Gormley’s discourse series'.By Royal Academy of Arts

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What is sculpture good for? 57:34

4+ y ago57:34

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Our panel, chaired by art critic, writer & curator, Sacha Craddock, and including Alistair Hudson, Director of the Whitworth and Mariam Zulfiqar, Deputy Director and Chief Curator at UP Projects, questions where sculpture is best exhibited and what impact sculptures have on the spaces they are presented in. Do sculptures act as catalysts for social…

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Michael Stipe In Conversation 47:53

4+ y ago47:53

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Artist and singer/songwriter Michael Stipe talks about his life-long passion for photography and its potential to produce a defining image of our times.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Paul Smith: finding inspiration in the everyday and the extraordinary 30:31

4+ y ago30:31

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World renowned designer Sir Paul Smith discusses his humble beginnings, what inspires him, and the lessons he's learnt throughout his career.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Marcus Du Sautoy & Conrad Shawcross RA in conversation 49:13

4+ y ago49:13

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As part of our 'When Science Meers Art' series Mathematician Professor Marcus du Sautoy OBE FRS, artist Conrad Shawcross RA and BBC presenter Samira Ahmed discuss how experimentation, curiosity and creative thinking are central to both science and sculpture. Download slides from this lecture: https://roy.ac/gh4d4…

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Making a mockery: exploring humour and satire in art 58:35

4+ y ago58:35

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Catch up with this panel discussion featuring political satirist Steve Bell, artist Bedwyr Williams and artist duo John Wood and Paul Harrison as they explore humour and satire in art, discussing how it's impacted today’s contemporary art world.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Mali Morris in conversation with Martha Kapos 45:17

5y ago45:17

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Mali Morris discusses her latest exhibition and display at the RA, as well as her career and practice, with author and poet Martha Kapos.Acclaimed artist Mali Morris RA focuses on the expressive possibilities of abstract painting. Her work draws on many sources but constantly explores how colour can structure light and space.…

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An artist's many tools: Peter Blake in conversation 42:09

5y ago42:09

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Catch up on this conversation between Peter Blake and the Director of London Original Print Fair, Helen Rosslyn. They discuss Blake’s new project 'Ways of Making', which investigates the diversity and range of processes at the disposal of an artist.Recognised as one of the founders of British Pop Art, painter and printmaker Sir Peter Blake is renow…

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In conversation with Thomas Houseago 55:13

5y ago55:13

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Catch up on this conversation with the artist behind this year’s Summer Exhibition courtyard installation, Thomas Houseago, and the show's curator Edith Devaney.Ranging from monumental to smaller-scale works, Houseago’s sculptures simultaneously convey states of power and vulnerability. He uses mediums traditionally associated with classical and mo…

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Ken Loach: “If you don’t draw blood then they won’t care about you” 41:13

5y ago41:13

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Award-winning director Ken Loach discusses the politics and processes behind his films, as well as the effects of Brexit on the british film industry with writer and critic, Francine Stock.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Michael Palin on bringing forgotten artists onto our screens 42:00

5y ago42:00

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Actor, writer, comedian and presenter, Michael Palin explores the life and work of under-appreciated artists with journalist and broadcaster, Martha Kearney.By Royal Academy of Arts

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A conversation between the creators of ‘Charlie and Lola’ 52:36

5y ago52:36

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Author and illustrator Lauren Child sat down with her collaborator, designer David Mackintosh, to discuss the process of making best-selling children’s books – from font snobbery to wrestling over front covers and the merits of staring into space.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Hofesh Shechter: "Dance changed my life" 50:58

5y ago50:58

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World-famous dancer, choreographer and composer, Hofesh Shechter, discusses his life and career – and why indifference is the worst possible response to his work.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Clio Barnard on the ethical minefield of making documentaries 47:03

5y ago47:03

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Poetic and unflinching, Clio Barnard’s films explore the beauty and terror in rural English landscapes. Honing in on the lives and hardships of working-class Englanders, her films offer an unblinking account of life on the margins. In this interview with Matthew Sweet, she discusses her recent film, Dark River (2017), alongside The Selfish Giant (2…

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Cressida Cowell and Chris Riddell’s storytelling secrets 53:24

5y ago53:24

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Between them, Cressida Cowell and Chris Riddell have created some of the most iconic characters in children’s literature. In this conversation from our 2019 Festival of Ideas, the talented storytellers discuss how images and words can work together, and how to stoke the fires of creativity – from making space for accidents, to the importance of a “…

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Michael Rosen on the systems squeezing creativity out of education 47:20

5y ago47:20

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Celebrated author, poet and broadcaster, Michael Rosen joins writer and broadcaster Sarah Crompton at the RA’s Festival of Ideas, to discuss the limitations of testing and the suppression of an individual’s interpretation in schools today.By Royal Academy of Arts

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Elif Shafak: writing through the eyes of women 38:43

5y ago38:43

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The writer of 17 books in 50 languages, the British-Turkish writer and activist Elif Shafak was put on trial for her work in Turkey and accused of being a "pawn for western powers". Speaking to journalist and broadcaster Razia Iqbal in this podcast from the 2019 Festival of Ideas, Shafak talks about the feeling of being an outsider in your motherla…

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Kwame Kwei-Armah: “We’re all born with our own superpowers.” 48:09

5y ago48:09

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Actor, director, writer, producer, and recently appointed Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic theatre, Kwame Kwei-Armah joins broadcaster Sarah Crompton to discuss mistakes, family, loneliness, getting death threats, serving the next generation of artists, the fun of theatre, and the enduring difficulties of getting your play on stage.…

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Where are we now? Reflections on the nude in the arts 1:03:52

5y ago1:03:52

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Catch up on a panel discussion between Dame Mary Beard, Adrian Rifkin, Jemima Stehli and Jacky Klein as they take our 'Renaissance Nude' exhibition as a starting point to explore how we depict, look at and respond to the nude across historical and contemporary arts.How have our attitudes on the nude changed throughout history? How does representati…

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The making of historical films: a panel discussion with director Mike Leigh 56:31

5y ago56:31

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Catch up on this panel discussion between British filmmaker Mike Leigh, historical consultant and author Jacqueline Riding, and Oscar-nominated production designer Suzie Davies, as they discuss the importance of truth, storytelling and revealing hidden histories in film.What is the balance between fact and fiction? How does a director’s style influ…

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Phyllida Barlow in conversation with art critic Gilda Williams 49:10

5y ago49:10

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Catch up on this event with renowned artist Phyllida Barlow CBE RA discussing her practice, career and current exhibition at the RA with contemporary art critic, Gilda Williams.For more than 50 years, Phyllida Barlow has taken inspiration from her surroundings to create imposing installations. She creates anti-monumental sculptures from inexpensive…

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Gatekeepers of censorship: contemporary erotic art in a digital age 52:27

5y ago52:27

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In this panel discussion recorded in the RA's Benjamin West Lecture Theatre, Julia Farrington, Associate Arts Producer at Index on Censorship, Psychoanalyst and Professor, Adam Phillips, and artist Celia Hempton explore the challenges in creating erotic art in today’s contemporary art world. The talk was chaired by journalist and broadcaster, Kirst…

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Rose Wylie RA in conversation with Frances Morris 58:13

5y ago58:13

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As part of our 2019 International Women’s Day programme, Feminist Time, Rose Wylie RA is joined by the Director of Tate Modern, Francis Morris to discuss her projects and achievements, and explore the difficulties she has encountered in the art world.Find out more about this year's International Women's Day programme: https://roy.ac/2VH74ml…

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Jacques Rancière and Farshid Moussavi on space and politics 1:25:25

5y ago1:25:25

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This event is part of a series of conversations between philosophers and architects which examine the relationship between architecture, politics, the environment and gender.For the second conversation in the ‘Aesthetics and Architecture’ series, philosopher Jacques Rancière will be joined by architect Farshid Moussavi RA to discuss aesthetics and …

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Indy Johar & Kate Raworth In Conversation 1:44:50

5y ago1:44:50

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Part of our Architecture series, this conversation looks at the effect of today’s technological revolution, on what it means to be human and how we can reshape London in response. Acclaimed economist Kate Raworth joins architect and Dark Matter Laboratories founder Indy Johar as as they explore how technology can enable the visualisation and transf…

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Barbara Rae RA in conversation with Tim Marlow 1:08:34

5y ago1:08:34

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In this talk recorded in the RA's Benjamin West Lecture Theatre, internationally renowned artist Barbara Rae RA discusses her career and recent body of work, ‘The Northwest Passage’, inspired by her recent journeys to the Arctic.Barbara Rae's book on the project is available in the RA Shop: https://roy.ac/2Ubecam…

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Lisa Reihana in conversation with Tim Marlow 1:01:14

5y ago1:01:14

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Catch up with this conversation with acclaimed New Zealand artist Lisa Reihana, as she discusses the panoramic video installation that was on show as part of 'Oceania' last year. This landmark exhibition showcased diverse art of the region of Oceania, from the historic to the contemporary – but if you missed it, you can also catch up with our serie…

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Lauren Child on where ideas come from 48:50

5y ago48:50

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"Sometimes we need to spend time doing nothing – just stare into space. We need that fallow time," says Lauren Child, when journalist and author Nicolette Jones poses the question "how do you come up with your ideas?" This, and many more thoughts about creativity, from the 'Charlie and Lola' author and Waterstones Children's Laureate, in this inspi…

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Rupert Goold and James Graham on why theatre matters 47:30

5+ y ago47:30

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Rupert Goold, Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre, and playwright James Graham discuss the importance of the theatre in the current cultural climate. Chaired by journalist and broadcaster Sarah Crompton at the RA's Festival of Ideas, the speakers emphasise the value of creating communities through live theatre.Look out for details of the next …

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Don McCullin on war and poverty seen through a camera lens 34:28

5+ y ago34:28

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Celebrated photojournalist Don McCullin describes his experiences of war, poverty and suffering across the world during his 50-year career. Part of the Festival of Ideas programme, McCullin talks of sacrifices and consequences that have resulted from his commitment to the camera. Come to the next Festival of Ideas live in the RA's Benjamin West Lec…

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Thomas Heatherwick on problem-solving with architecture 1:01:56

5+ y ago1:01:56

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Designer Thomas Heatherwick speaks to the RA’s Head of Architecture Kate Goodwin at the RA Festival of Ideas, about some of his most celebrated architectural projects, including the Rolling Bridge in London, the 2012 Olympic Cauldron and the newly opened Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross.Look out for details of the next Festival of Ideas line-up, comi…

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