Best Artpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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Francoise Gilot: Lions Mate With LIONS! 1:34:52

2h ago1:34:52

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Ep.255 Luke Hannam - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:41

2d ago54:41

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Luke Hannam (@LukeHannamPaintings) Luke Hannam’s works are celebrated for their vibrant colours, dynamic compositions, and emotional depth. Hannam's early exposure to the arts fuelled his passion for painting, leading him to study at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Hannam's paintings are cha…

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Katsushika Hokusai: This Old Man MAD About ART! 1:08:49

9d ago1:08:49

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いらっしゃいませ, Irasshaimase, WELCOME to our HOKUSAI epic-sode! We FUCKING LOVE this guy and are so excited to share his life story with YOU ALL. Our most beloved friends and listeners. This one has it all... ghost stories, fellatio performing squid, and more! Come join us as we go through the long life of our dear Hokusai. There will be sake, there will…

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Ep.254 Rosa Roberts - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

9d ago43:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rosa Roberts (@rosa_roberts_) Rosa Roberts grew up in Norfolk on a fruit farm, and moved to London with her family in her teenage years, later studying Fine Art at Central St Martin's. She ran a business which designed and ran drawing workshops in London Museums for 8 years until deciding to go full-time as …

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Diego Velazquez: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 1:06:01

14d ago1:06:01

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Ooooooo welcome to another week of juicy hot goss about your fav high brow art. Come join us as we get into all the low brow happenings behind this famous high brow court painter! There are a lot of petty b*tches in this episode, and we are HERE FOR IT! Come find out what Kendrick Lamar and Diego Valazquez have in common, why Quentin Tarantino is t…

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Leonardo Da Vinci: The Blood, the Bodies, and the Beauty! 1:22:52

21d ago1:22:52

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Well, well, well... we FINALLY made it around to this old guy... What better way to celebrate PRIDE than with shouting from the rooftops, I'M LEONARDO DA VINCI AND I LOVE DRAWING WIENERS!!!!.... well okay so that never happened... the shouting part. The wiener drawings totally happened and like... a lot. Anyway come join us as we get into the tea o…

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Ep.253 Peter Stapleton - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:42

23d ago42:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Peter Stapleton (@peterstapletonart) Peter was born in the city of Manchester, in the UK and his early years were significantly influenced by the complexities of coming from a family heavily in serious crime. Eventually Peter ended up in prison, charged with armed robbery on security vans. After spending sev…

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Ana Mendieta Part Two ft. Evelyn Bird: What's All This Shit Doing on the Ground? A MURDER, not a mystery... and also FUCK CARL ANDRE! 1:21:39

30d ago1:21:39

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Welcome back to another week going through the life of our beloved Ana. Gone too soon at the hands of a total asshole, and we are here to put the rumors to rest with the TRUTH that everyone already knew... join us as we confuse Michigan and Massachusetts, quote Lonely Island, and have an all around good time with our good friend, art conservator ex…

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Ana Mendieta Part One: Love, The Earth, and THE TRUTH! 1:18:41

1M ago1:18:41

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Okay, Baroque BB's... this one is intense. I never thought I could love earth art so much until maybe now. Come join us as we get into why we HATE the Spiral Jetty, what is earth art, and how the hell you are supposed to look at this stuff! We will get into it all as we honor the interesting and impactful work of Ana Mendieta... sans murder for par…

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Ep.252 Mark McGowan/The Artist Taxi Driver - Ministry of Arts Podcast 57:52

1M ago57:52

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark McGowan (@the_artist_taxidriver) Mark McGowan is a British street artist, performance artist, film maker and public protester who has gone by the artist name Chunky Mark and more recently The Artist Taxi Driver. By profession, McGowan is a London taxi driver and occasional University speaker and arts tu…

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Marcel Duchamp: SORRY YOU DON'T GET IT! 1:25:26

1M ago1:25:26

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OOOOOoooo boy! This alt guy gives AVANT GARDE a whole new meaning! Come get weird with it as we dive into the WEIRD BRAIN of good old Marcy... or was he weird? Or maybe was he just a normal dude? You decide and let us know! We're all ears. Thanks for listening. We love you! Xoxo, The Baroque B'sBy Baroque Bs

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Greer Lankton: Subversive Barbie Girl in a Fucked Up Barbie World! 1:15:04

2M ago1:15:04

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Oooohhhh this Queen was something else! Barbie does not have shit on this bitch! Come join us as we go through the short but impactful life of the East Village's IT GIRL! And though the struggle was real with this one, we're reminded to still laugh through it all. Go on! Be the happy disaster you are! As always thanks for listening! Xoxo, The Baroq…

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Ep.251 Clarke Reynolds - Ministry of Arts Podcast 50:54

2M ago50:54

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Clarke Reynolds (@clarkereynoldsofficial) Born in 1981 in Portsmouth, Clarke Reynolds began his life journey with a unique perspective, one shaped by limited sight and profound resilience. Despite facing the challenges of domestic violence and alcohol abuse in his childhood, Clarke found solace and expressio…

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Louise Vigee Le Brun: Every Rose Has It's Thorn!!! Featuring Ezriel from Ezriel Arts 1:51:46

2M ago1:51:46

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OMG the DRAMA is realer than our favorite 2007 reality television show! Yes, Brett Michael's has NOTHING on our girl Louise and the hot steeping TEA that surrounded her during the French Revolution! Come this week as we are joined by EZRIEL aka IZZY aka EZRIEL ARTS aka MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE aka PLANT LADY aka ARTIST aka ART CATALOGUER aka OUR NEW BEST…

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Edvard Munch: Daddy Vibes! 1:13:06

2M ago1:13:06

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OOooooo the tea is SPICY in this weeks episode. Come join us as we travel through the tragic, drunken, exciting life of our boy Eddy! Yes, this week has some "when partying goes wrong" stories, and we're here to divulge all the hot goss! So come and see why this guy is considered the DADDY of Expressionism! As always, with love! The Baroque B's…

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Ep.250 Mason Storm - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

2M ago43:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mason Storm (@masonstormgenius) Masons work has been considered controversial and provocative, however he never try’s to be controversial in his subject matter just for the sake of it, there is always an underlying reason for the work he produces. Mason is probably best known for his mask. It has become a tr…

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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Titanic Wasn't Supposed to Sink! 1:22:19

2M ago1:22:19

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Welcome to another TANTALIZING week of your favorite art history DRAMA! In this weeks episode we go through the impactful and amazing life of this gone-too-soon REVOLUTIONARY artist. Yes Basquiat's work is a WHOLE ASS VIBE in itself, and we'll get into the TEA of how graffiti becomes FINE ASS ART! Get gritty with us! There will be drugs, there will…

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Henri Toulouse Lautrec: Height is JUST a Number After All! 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

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Awwww, this hawty with a shorty body! We are so excited to share the EXCITEMENT that was the life of Comte Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse Lautrec Monfa! Yes, though this short KING also lead a short life, that doesn't mean he wasn't hot and his life was not impactful. Come find out why he is considered the father of commercial print, the poster bo…

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Ep.249 Holly Searle aka The Subversive Stitcher - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:33

3M ago54:33

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Holly Searle (@the_subversive_stitcher) For as long as I can remember I have always been making something. In retrospect, I may well have picked this desire to create up from my nan and my mum, who were always making something as well. I was an analogue child that was closer to the make do and mend generatio…

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Lisa Frank: It's not ALL Rainbows and Unicorns...! 1:03:08

3M ago1:03:08

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Oof, okay... this one may be a bit hard to swallow... yes we need to preface this nostalgic ICONIC art with a disclaimer that if your in your 30s... your childhood may be a little bit destroyed/tainted after this episode. Yes, we all loved everything covered in kittens, hearts, and rainbows.... but sometimes behind something sweet is a something si…

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Artemisia Gentileschi: Who Runs the World? GIRLS!!! 1:19:20

3M ago1:19:20

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Welcome to another enthralling week of low brow art and art history gossip! Join us as we venture through the life of totally-ahead-of-her-time-the-most-baddest-baddie… I mean this bitch was THE BITCH of the Baroque. There will be Jack Black quotes, chopped off heads, torture, and more! But don’t worry, our girl comes out ON TOP! DISCLAIMER: Our de…

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Van Gogh: Can You Hear Me Now? 1:20:48

3M ago1:20:48

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Ooooo yes, we are GOING THERE!!!! In this episode, we’ll start off with a riveting discussion on Looners (if you don’t know what this is you’re in for a treat ;) ), segue through all the childhood trauma one poor Vinny could ask for then end with a MYSTERIOUS MURDER TRIAL! Come join in on the fun! Also, we are recruiting stories to share! Send us y…

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Ep.248 Heath Kane returns - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:07

3M ago49:07

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Heath Kane (@ByHeathKane) Heath Kane returns almost five and a half years after he first appeared on the podcast, in episode 09. At the time he had his own branding agency, creating his ‘Rich Enough to be Batman’ prints as an external creative outlet. We simply discuss what’s happened since we first recorded…

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Salvador Dali: Well Who Put That There?! 1:26:17

4M ago1:26:17

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Oh my goodness, what excitement! Dali's life was something else, and we're here to dive into all the dirty little details you'd ever want to know about this provocative surrealist voyeur! Join us as we journey through the wonder of confused little Dali... There will be lions, and crawfish, and menage e trois's... OH MY! You're not gonna wanna miss …

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King Akhenaten: A-Ten Phone Home! 54:21

4M ago54:21

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THIS GUYYYYYY!!!! I can honestly say it sounds like he was a total dick… but that would maybe mean aliens are assholes too. Come find out why in this fun, spooky, and mysterious episode! There will be wobbly art, incest, and…. ANCIENT ALIENS!!! Who’s in for the ride?! Xoxo, The Baroque B’sBy Baroque Bs

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Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:05

4M ago44:05

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💥Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson 🎙Ministry of Arts Podcast LINK IN BIO In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Danielle Tomlinson (@danielletomlinsonart) Danielle Tomlinson is a successful young British contemporary artist, taking the art world by storm with her bold, abstract paintings focused around her passion for wildlife. Before working full time a…

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BONUS! The History of Irish Fairies and Saint Patrick Featuring Anne Loughman 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

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Welcome to our first official BONUS EPISODE! In the spirit of St Patricks Day, we though it only appropriate to take a break from drinking green beer and looking for gold to explore the history behind this DEBAUCHEROUS holiday. And we brought Chelsea's oldest and dearest friend Anne to help share in the joy. She's brilliant, hilarious, gorgeous, th…

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Yoko Ono: Loving, Starving, Screaming and the SKY! 1:12:44

4M ago1:12:44

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Welcome to our first living artist episode!!! Do you dislike Yoko Ono, but don’t really understand why? Or maybe you just think she broke up the Beatles? Or maybe you’re like wait… this bitch does art? Well let us tell you dear BB’s… this woman did A LOT for art as we know it today! So come along and learn about the QUEEN of performance art! There …

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Thomas Kinkade: Well, Isn’t That Nice? 1:10:16

4M ago1:10:16

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Yes we’re DOING IT! You’ve seen his work on mugs, greeting cards, blankets, puzzles, socks and pretty much any commodity you can buy. I mean… I really wouldn’t be surprised to see a TK dildo out there in a store one of these days… Yes this man entered the art world armed with a shrewd business sense in one hand, and a bible in the other… and though…

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Ep.246 Georgia Powell/CURA Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast 34:53

4M ago34:53

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Georgia Powell of co-founder of CURA Art (@cura_art_) Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro are the Founders of CURA Art and The Residency. Through the two platforms, the founders have created an environment that is focused on long-term care and legacy. The Residency is a platform aimed at supporting and sponsorin…

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Cleopatra: The Final FUCKING Pharaoh! 1:11:52

4M ago1:11:52

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If there are two words to sum up our girl Cleo, it’s HOT and SPICY! This queen was THE QUEEN and her legacy lives on… maybe not in the way she wanted exactly… but still! Yes, from IG makeup tutorials, to Spirit Halloween stores, to museums, history books, music, movies, TV shows and more, this bitch shows up everywhere and we’ll unpack why! This on…

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Rembrandt: A Shot in the Dark! 1:20:12

5M ago1:20:12

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OOOOOoooooOOOoooo the tea is JUICY this Wednesday! There are a lot of unexpected twists and turns in this eventful episode, and our heads are still spinning from all the rumors... There will be a nurse love triangle... there will be guys peeing on things... and there will be CONSPIRACY! Come find out how the pride of the Netherlands was really noth…

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Ep.245 Endless - Ministry of Arts Podcast 38:08

5M ago38:08

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Endless (@endlessartist) He goes by the name “Endless” – a word which embodies his limitless creativity, passion and drive. Endless is a London-based artist, who infuses street and contemporary art techniques and practices. After 6 years of study, Endless graduated from Cambridge School Of Art, where he spec…

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Andy Warhol: Love Me or Hate Me, It’s Still an Obsession! 1:29:59

5M ago1:29:59

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OMG this guyyyyy! Pop art KING! He is the tea and the tea is him... Come join us as we learn all about how this genius was able to sneak BLOW JOBS into the high art world! There will be sex, there will be drugs, and there will be soup… lots of soup… like omg why is there so much soup?!?! And in true Andy Warhol fashion, everyone is invited. So brin…

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The Khajuraho Temples: India, Let Your Sacred Freak Flag FLY!!!! 1:03:13

5M ago1:03:13

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Join us for the history behind the fun and scandalous Khajuraho Temples! We'll get you in touch with your sexual desires by starting off with a little guided meditation, lead into a scandolous sexy story about... the moon, and continue with lots of liberating conversation on why you should really LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY in the bedroom! No matter wh…

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Ep.244 Nicola Turner- Ministry of Arts Podcast 41:42

5M ago41:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Nicola Turner (@nicolaturner.art) Turner investigates dissolution of boundaries, liminal states, and continuous exchanges across ecosystems. In doing so, she explores the interconnection of life and death, human and non- human, attraction and repulsion. She combines found objects that hold traces of memory, …

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Paul Gauguin: Love ’Em, Fuck ’Em, and Leave ’Em featuring Angela Dela Cruz 1:27:02

5M ago1:27:02

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Oof, Paul Gauguin, amirite? In this episode, we are joined by one of our favorite old friends, chef/artist/communicator/musician extraordinaire, ANGELA DELA CRUZ! Come meet our favorite Shmang!!! Together, we will dive deep into the depraved life of Paul Gauguin. Good thing his suffering matched his crimes in the end... There will be dogs named aft…

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Peter Paul Rubens: Thickness is my SICKNESS! 1:14:34

6M ago1:14:34

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We love a thick bodied babe and it probably doesn't take a genius to figure out that our man Rubens did too! And though we are all finally recovering from the mindfuck in media we grew up with, we’re here to remind that FAT has always been P.H.A.T. in this episode! Join us as Chelsea unearths all the TEA surrounding this painter's life. There will …

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Ep.243 Hercule Van Wolfwinkle - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:16:26

6M ago1:16:26

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Hercule Van Wolfwinkle (@portraitsbyhercule) Hercule has been called lots of things throughout his life, an artist certainly wasn’t one of them. But all of that changed one late summer afternoon in 2020 when, whilst trying to coerce his young son into making some thank you cards, he doodled a picture of thei…

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Georgia O’Keeffe Part 2: Karen Goes West! featuring Evelynn Bird 1:08:51

6M ago1:08:51

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Welcome to part 2 of Georgia O'Keeffe - KAREN GOES WEST! In this episode we welcome an old friend, art conservationist - Evelynn Bird! We of course get into the HOT TEA in how Georgia gets to New Mexico, get some much needed perspective on this artist who everyone loves loves loves, and end off with the JUICIEST TEA I think we have done yet. You're…

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Georgia O’Keeffe Part 1: These Flowers... are HOT!!! 1:29:25

6M ago1:29:25

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Welcome to our first TWO-PART EPISODE!!! And you know what, Georgia deserves a long one! Join us as we dive a little deeper this time into the first half of the long life of this mysterious and unassuming ROYAL painter! There will be flowers, there will be petty fights over Christmas cards, there will be an obligatory-controlling-sexist dude, there…

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Ep.242 Sara Prinsloo - Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:52

6M ago58:52

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Sara Prinsloo (@saraprinslooart) Sara Prinsloo is a Sheffield based artist exploring her own mental health and lived experiences through art. “My art is a journey into an unconventional adolescence and those ‘things’ that just stay with you forever. The aim is to make sense of my own life experiences: dealin…

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Edouard Manet: Naked, NOT NUDE! 1:11:37

6M ago1:11:37

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Happy Wednesday BB's! We're so happy you're here to deep dive with Chelsea's lesson this week on our mysterious rich Impressionist leader - MANET! There will be hookers a plenty, WEIRD love triangles, and SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK! Thanks for listening! We love you! Xoxo - The Baroque B'sBy Baroque Bs

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Ep.241 The 2023 Round-up - Ministry of Arts Podcast 22:45

6M ago22:45

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In this episode, MoA host Gary Mansfield looks back at the guests that have appeared on the podcast throughout 2023. As ever, we had the widest range of guests of any art podcast, from the unknown to the world renowned and all those in between. Thank you for your support throughout 2023 and look forward to keeping you company through 2024. For any …

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Egon Schiele: Life Ain’t Easy for a GENIUS Like Me! 1:10:26

7M ago1:10:26

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Do not forget the biscuits because this one is JAM packed with lots of steeping HOT TEA! Join us as we dive into the short, yet eventful life of this tormented artist. There will be syphilis, what essentially is early 19th century pornos, incest, kidnapping and more. Here's to the artist that gives, "never meet your heroes" a whole new meeting. Don…

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Baroque Bitches Christmas Special! Happy Saturnalia / History of Santa Claus 59:04

7M ago59:04

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Ever wonder why we bring trees from the outside into the inside? Or maybe you're tired of that weird pervy person at the Christmas party chasing you around with mistletoe... come dive into the origins of Christmas, who the hell is Santa Claus, and the imagery of the season for this merry episode filled with cheer, drunken caroling, and murder-solvi…

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Michelangelo: From the Hands of God, you’re welcome - Michelangelo 1:18:33

7M ago1:18:33

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Join us for this longer episode as we take a deeper dive into the Renaissances most passionate, dare I say volatile, painters. Oh Michelangelo, just so many feelings happening all the time. We'll get into the STANK, the lovers, and the famous duel with Leonardo, and beaty-sticky Popes. We love you, Xoxo - The Baroque B's…

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Ep.240 Martin O'Brien - Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:11

7M ago58:11

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Martin O'Brien (@martinobrienart) Martin O’Brien is an artist and zombie. He works across performance, writing and video art. His work uses long durational actions, short speculative texts and critical rants, and performance processes in order to explore death and dying, what it means to be born with a life …

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Jackson Pollock: A Walking Fucking Nightmare 1:07:15

7M ago1:07:15

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Come join us as we light dive into the tragic story of misunderstood Jack Pollock. There will be drinks, there will be horrible non-consensual sex-acts, and there will be a hot juicy goss. Love you, Xoxo - the Baroque B'sBy Baroque Bs

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: With a Heavy Heart, Frida and Diego 1:07:08

7M ago1:07:08

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This couple is non-stop drama!!! Join us as Chelsea teaches us about Diego's cannibalism, Fridas long list of famous lovers, and why this couple is just like Will and Jada. We love you! Xoxo - The Baroque BitchesBy Baroque Bs

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