Best Talkart Podcasts (2025)

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Shon Faye 1:21:40

1d ago1:21:40

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We meet bestselling writer Shon Faye to discuss her new book Love In Exile and artists she admires: Nan Goldin, The Bloomsbury Group, Bernini, Michelangelo, Pedro Almodóvar's Bad Education and performers including Tom Rasmussen, Madonna and David Hoyle. Shon Faye grew up quietly obsessed with the feeling that love was not for her. Not just romantic…

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Ep.275 David Shillinglaw - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:02:43

2d ago1:02:43

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to David Shillinglaw (@DavidShillinglaw) David Shillinglaw is known for his vibrant, dynamic, and eclectic works that explore themes of human connection, identity, and the complexities of modern life. Born in 1982, Shillinglaw’s artistic practice spans a wide range of mediums, including painting, drawing, mural…

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Ep.274 JPR Stitch - Ministry of Arts Podcast 52:28

8d ago52:28

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to JPR Stitch (@JPR_Stitch) Dr. Jack Roberts, professionally known as JPR Stitch, specialises in freehand machine embroidery. His work features organic, abstract shapes intricately formed through dense webs of stitching, reflecting the calmness and tranquillity he experiences during creation. Roberts' artistic …

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Vanessa Raw 56:08

8d ago56:08

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We meet painter Vanessa Raw to discuss her solo show at the Rubell Museum Miami, where she was the 2024 Artist-in-Residence. Vanessa Raw: This is How the Light Gets In marks her first exhibition in the United States, as well as her first institutional show. In these newly commissioned, large-scale works, Raw’s distinctive layered brushwork and expr…

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Peter Berlin 1:11:37

15d ago1:11:37

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We meet legendary artist Peter Berlin from his home in San Francisco. Peter Berlin (born Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-Huene) is a photographer, artist, filmmaker, clothing designer, model, and gay icon. Berlin started taking self-portraits of himself in the 1970s. By modifying his clothes, choosing various props and settings, and sometimes us…

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Ep.273 Maya Land- Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:15

16d ago58:15

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Maya Land (@artisticsideoflife_) Maya Land is a London-based artist known for her surreal collages, meticulously crafted from vintage imagery. Her work explores contemporary social and political issues, reimagined through the lens of nostalgic aesthetics. By blending elements from different eras, she creates…

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Mickalene Thomas 1:16:38

22d ago1:16:38

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New @TalkArt podcast! We meet leading artist Mickalene Thomas to explore her major solo show in London’s Hayward Gallery. SEASON 24 BEGINS!!!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Our gift to you is Episode 1 of Season 24!!!! 'All About Love' presents two decades of work by the internationally celebrated artist and pioneering portraitist Mickalene Thomas (born 1…

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Ep.272 Jacob Clayton - Ministry of Arts Podcast 46:04

26d ago46:04

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jacob Clayton (@j.s.clayton) Jacob Clayton explores the intersection of abstraction, minimalism, and the human experience. His distinctive artistic voice has emerged through a combination of varied mediums, with a focus on painting, sculpture, and installation. His work often delves into themes of memory, id…

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Ep.271 Andrew Logan - Ministry of Arts Podcast 51:15

1M ago51:15

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Andrew Logan (@AndrewLoganSculptor) Andrew Logan is celebrated for his vibrant and eclectic work that blurs the boundaries between art, design, and performance. Born in 1945, Logan is best known for his unique sculptures, mosaics, and installations that incorporate mirrored glass, colourful resins, and a var…

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Ep.270 Patrick Maguire (Part 2 of 2) - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:48

2M ago49:48

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire was the youngest member of the "Maguire Seven," a group wrongfully convicted in the 1970s for involvement in IRA bombings in Guildford and Woolwich. At just 13 years old, he was arrested alongside his family in December 1974. The Maguire Seven were accused of operating a bomb-…

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Ep.269 Patrick Maguire (Part 1 of 2) - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:04:30

2M ago1:04:30

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire was the youngest member of the "Maguire Seven," a group wrongfully convicted in the 1970s for involvement in IRA bombings in Guildford and Woolwich. At just 13 years old, he was arrested alongside his family in December 1974. The Maguire Seven were accused of operating a bomb-…

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Ep. 268 - 2024 Round up 18:17

2M ago18:17

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In this episode Gary gives a pound up of the episodes we released throughout 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Carsten Höller (New Year's Day Special Episode) 59:03

2M ago59:03

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We meet artist Carsten Höller for some perceptual playtime to celebrate New Year's Day! We explore Höller’s collection of odd tasks and mischievous game-play. Carsten Höller invites readers to disrupt their daily lives with 336 mind-expanding diversions. They can be played alone, in pairs or in teams, in the street, in bed, on a train, wherever. No…

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Russell T Davies (Christmas Special Episode) 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

It's the Talk Art CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EPISODE!! Holiday Surprise!!! We meet Russell T Davies OBE, one of the UK’s foremost writers of television drama and television producer. Davies was Head Writer, Showrunner and Executive Producer of Doctor Who when it returned in 2005 and has written many of the new series’ most memorable episodes. He was awarded…

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Ep.267 Tim Fowler - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tim Fowler (@timjfowler) Tim Fowlers semi abstracted paintings, informed by the migratory plants that accompanied his own DNA, from west Africa, via the Caribbean to the UK, fill his often oversized canvases, overwhelming the viewer with striking compositions, executed in Tim’s signature palette. Tim’s main …

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Joelle Taylor 1:11:31

3M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

We meet legendary poet Joelle Taylor. Joelle Taylor is the author of 4 collections of poetry. Her most recent collection C+NTO & Othered Poems won the 2021 T.S Eliot Prize, and the 2022 Polari Book Prize for LGBT authors. C+NTO is currently being adapted for theatre with a view to touring. She is a co- curator and host of Out-Spoken Live at the Sou…

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Ep.266 Jeremy Deller - Ministry of Arts Podcast 32:33

3M ago32:33

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jeremy Deller (@jeremydeller) Jeremy Deller is a British conceptual artist renowned for his innovative and socially engaged practice. His work often explores history, politics, memory, and collective identity, blending art with performance, video, and community involvement. Deller’s approach is notable for i…

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Robin de Puy, presented by WePresent 55:15

3M ago55:15

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WeTransfer x TalkArt special episode! We meet photographer Robin de Puy. This episode is brought to you by our friends at WePresent, the Academy Award winning arts platform of WeTransfer. Collaborating with emerging young talent to renowned artists such as Marina Abramović, Riz Ahmed and Talk Art's own Russell Tovey, WePresent showcases the best in…

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Mera, Don and Jason Rubell (Rubell Museum - Miami Special Episode) 1:20:42

3M ago1:20:42

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It's MIAMI art fair week - we are ready for Art Basel, Untitled, NADA and more! We meet legendary art collecting family THE RUBELL'S!!!! Mera, Don and Jason!!! Don and Mera Rubell started collecting in 1965 while living in New York, acquiring their first work after a studio visit and paying on a modest weekly installment plan. The Rubells grew thei…

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Michael Craig-Martin 1:14:57

4M ago1:14:57

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We meet our friend, the legendary artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin RA!!! Michael was the first ever Talk Art guest way back in 2018... and now 6 years later we interview him for a second time to explore his Royal Academy of Arts major retrospective. Covering his 60-year career, make sure you visit this powerful, colourful, dynamic exhibition - it wi…

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Ep.265 John Costi - Ministry of Arts Podcast 41:56

4M ago41:56

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to John Costi (@bapou_costi) This is John Costi’s second appearance on the Ministry of Arts Podcast, the first being ep.48. He is known for his conceptual and often collaborative work, which explores themes of culture, identity, and history. In 2012, Costi had a notable experience traveling to Venice with artis…

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Mary Ramsden 1:00:50

4M ago1:00:50

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We meet Mary Ramsden to discuss her new solo exhibition Desire Line, opening this week at Pilar Corrias, London. Captivated by the sheer range of ideas and images that a passage of paint can convey, from a tuft of grass to a soaring patch of sky, Ramsden revels in the boundless versatility of her medium. The artist brings a range of references to t…

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Anya Gallaccio 1:13:49

4M ago1:13:49

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We meet Anya Gallaccio (b. 1963, Scotland), an artist renowned for her innovative use of organic, ephemeral materials – ranging from chocolate, ice, wax, apples, flowers and chalk – and for her explorations of transformation, change and impermanence. Throughout her practice, Gallaccio has significantly reshaped understandings of contemporary sculpt…

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Ep.264 Ange Bell - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:12

4M ago42:12

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Ange Bell (@angebellart) “My work focuses on the themes of origins and belonging and it is this concern that has formed the basis of my practice. Whether collecting and working from found photographs or, as in recent months, working from selfies taken by Instagram users.” “Through the act of painting I recla…

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Jesse Darling 55:46

4M ago55:46

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We meet artist Jesse Darling. His multi-disciplinary practice, of sculptures, drawings and objects, considers how bodily subjects are initially formed and continuously reformed through sociopolitical influences. Darling (b. Oxford, UK) draws on his own experience as well as the narratives of history and counter-history. He explores the inherent vul…

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Tom Rasmussen 1:05:00

4M ago1:05:00

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We meet Tom Rasmussen to explore their new album Live Wire. We discuss their love of art, collaborations with artists Hannah Quinlan & Rosie Hastings, Shon Faye and Travis Alabanza, their love for Rene Matić, writing new songs with Romy and Self Esteem and what it was like being photographed by the legendary Tim Walker on both album covers. This ep…

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Alvaro Barrington, presented by BMW 1:15:37

5M ago1:15:37

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New Talk Art special episode!!!! We meet leading artist Alvaro Barrington, presented by BMW. We explore his work since we last met him on the podcast a few years ago, his current, epic solo 'Grace' at Tate Britain's Duveen Galleries, as well as a very cool recent collaboration with BMW at Frieze Seoul. Inspired by the BMW Art Car Collection and cur…

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Ep.263 Mr Bingo - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:13:47

5M ago1:13:47

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mr Bingo (@Mr_Bingstagram) Mr Bingo is an artist, speaker and twat, celebrated for his unique blend of humour and sharp social commentary. Emerging from a background in graphic design, he became widely known for his irreverent hand-drawn postcards that capture the absurdities of modern life. His bold illustr…

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Jeffrey Gibson 1:09:47

5M ago1:09:47

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We meet leading artist Jeffrey Gibson to discuss his Venice Biennale solo and explore his inspiring and illustrious career thus far. The first Indigenous artist to represent the USA at this year’s Venice Biennale, Gibson is a painter and sculptor whose work is held in many major American collections. Incorporating murals, paintings, textiles and hi…

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Fani Parali 1:01:09

5M ago1:01:09

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It’s FRIEZE WEEK! We meet artist Fani Parali to explore his multifaceted practice. For Frieze Sculpture 2024, London-based multidisciplinary artist Fani Parali presents Aonyx and Drepan; two monumental steel armatures from which performers, as hybrid creatures, 'sing' to each other across a path in Regent's Park. In the video commissioned by Frieze…

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Ep.262 Genevieve Leavold - Ministry of Arts Podcast 36:47

5M ago36:47

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Genevieve Leavold (@genevieveleavold) “I am a self-taught painter from Somerset UK. I originally trained in Theatre Design specialising in Scenic Painting and prop making. My love for creating immersive spaces informed my approach to painting as I hope to take the viewer into another world, a place of energe…

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Jonas Wood 1:24:16

5M ago1:24:16

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New Talk Art! We meet painter Jonas Wood to discuss his new solo exhibitions with Gagosian in London. With Frieze week upon us in London, be sure to visit Jonas' inspiring new shows in Mayfair. Gagosian present an exhibition of new paintings by Jonas Wood, opening at the Grosvenor Hill gallery in London on October 7, 2024. These works see Wood exte…

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