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A podcast exploring the interesting ways art meets popular culture and non-traditional art topics... We look at what art history and visual culture can tell us about the world around us, and how our everyday interests make us excellent art critics. Hosted by Ferren Gipson.
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Art at the Olympics ft. Margaret Timmers – Episode 68
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Author and curator Margaret Timmers offers a brief history of art in the modern Olympics, from art events to poster designs.By Art UK
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The Art of Love ft. Kate Bryan – Episode 67
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Art historian and presenter Kate Bryan shares some of the artist's love stories from her book 'The Art of Love'.By Art UK
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The Artistry Behind Maps ft. Nick Millea – Episode 66
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Map Librarian Nick Millea discuss the history of map-making and the artists who have explored maps as a subject.By Art UK
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Poster Designs for the London Underground ft. Matt Brosnan – Episode 65
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Head Curator at the London Transport Museum Matt Brosnan takes us on a journey through the history of London Transport poster designs.By Art UK
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Art Good Enough to Eat ft. Tasha Marks – Episode 64
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Artist and food historian Tasha Marks discusses the history and symbolism of food in art.By Art UK
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1666 – A Year of Plague, Fire and War Told Through Art ft. Rebecca Rideal – Episode 63
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Historian Rebecca Rideal talks through artworks and illustrations to show explain how fires, plague and war made 1666 one of the most dramatic years in British history.By Art UK
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Psychoanalysing Art ft. Vanessa Sinclair – Episode 62
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Psychoanalyst Vanessa Sinclair explains how Freud and psychoanalysis inspired the art of the Surrealists.By Art UK
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Art and Advertising ft. Michele Bogart – Episode 61
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Michele Bogart discusses the relationship between artists and ad design since the late nineteenth century.By Art UK
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Soul of a Nation ft. Zoé Whitley – Episode 60
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We speak to Director of Chisenhale Gallery Zoé Whitley about her work co-curating the 'Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power' exhibition and art in the context of Black Lives Matter.By Art UK
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The Art of Twentieth-Century British Railway Posters ft. David Bownes – Episode 59
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We speak to David Bownes to learn about the history of British railway poster artists and how poster designs developed over the twentieth century.By Art UK
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An Introduction to Classical Mythology in Art ft. James Cahill – Episode 58
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Writer and classicist James Cahill gives an introduction to mythological themes in art.By Art UK
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Fashion from the Canvas to the Silver Screen ft. Raissa Bretaña – Episode 57
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Raissa Bretaña tells us how costume designers look to art history to inspire the fashions for films set across history.By Art UK
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The Beauty in Beasts ft. Giovanni Aloi – Episode 56
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We speak to Giovanni Aloi to discover why animals have inspired artists for thousands of years.By Art UK
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Presidential Portraits (Part 2) ft. Kim Sajet – Episode 55
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Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Kim Sajet discusses the origins of the gallery and presidential portraits. (Part 2)By Art UK
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Presidential Portraits (Part 1) ft. Kim Sajet – Episode 54
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Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Kim Sajet discusses the origins of the gallery and presidential portraits. (Part 1)By Art UK
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Demystifying Tarot Art ft. Rachel Pollack – Episode 53
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Tarot expert Rachel Pollack discusses the origins of tarot cards and how artists have engaged with tarot iconography since the 15th century.By Art UK
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How the Bank of England Design Banknotes ft. Sarah John, Jenni Adam and Debbie Marriott – Episode 52
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We took a trip to the Bank of England to find out about the new J. M. W. Turner £20 note and how money is designed. Guests include Chief Cashier Sarah John, Bank of England Museum Curator Jenni Adam, and banknote designer Debbie Marriott.By Art UK
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Reflecting 'Madness' in Art ft. Anna Jamieson – Episode 51
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We speak to Anna Jamieson about early representations of mental illness in art and how this has developed over the centuries.By Art UK
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The Art of Disney Animation ft. Charles Solomon – Episode 50
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Animation critic and historian Charles Solomon tells the story of early Disney cartoons and how fine art inspired the films we've come to love.By Art UK
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The Vagina Museum and Vulvas in Art ft. Sarah Creed – Episode 49
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We dive into the story of vaginas and vulvas in art with the help of Sarah Creed, curator of the newly-opened Vagina Museum in London.By Art UK
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Journey to the Moon ft. Melanie Vandenbrouck – Episode 48
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Take a mental journey to the moon with this discussion on how our lunar companion has influenced artists across centuries.By Art UK
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Art and Innovation at World Fairs ft. Caroline A. Jones – Episode 47
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Caroline A. Jones gives a history of the origins of the world's fair and how art factored into displays industry and innovation.By Art UK
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Finding More of Britain's Lost Masterpieces ft. Bendor Grosvenor – Episode 46
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We speak to Bendor Grosvenor, co-host of 'Britain's Lost Masterpieces' to discuss the latest series.By Art UK
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The Monuments Men and Preserving Art During War ft. Robert Edsel – Episode 45
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Discover the story of the museum and cultural professionals who joined the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program during the Second World War to help protect heritage sites and cultural objects.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-monuments-men-and-preserving-art-during-warBy Art UK
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The Art History of Witches ft. Deanna Petherbridge – Episode 44
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We discuss the long history of depicting witches in prints and painting with artist and art historian Deanna Petherbridge.By Art UK
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The Black Presence in European Painting ft. Michael Ohajuru – Episode 43
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Michael Ohajuru discusses the journey of the presence of black figures in European art history.By Art UK
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Harlow the Sculpture Town ft. Kate Harding – Episode 42
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Discover the history behind the UK's (possibly the world's?) online Sculpture Town with guest Kate Harding.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-harlow-the-sculpture-townBy Art UK
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Beauty and Power in Art ft. Jon Sleigh – Episode 41
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Jon Sleigh draws connections between beauty and power across art history.By Art UK
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BONUS EPISODE – Chatting ‘Mrs. Lowry and Son’ with director Adrian Noble
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There’s a new film out titled Mrs. Lowry and Son telling the story of beloved Mancunian artist L. S. Lowry and his relationship with his mother. The film is directed by Adrian Noble, while Lowry is played by Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave plays his mum, Elizabeth. I had a chat with Adrian about the relationship between the artist and his mother…
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Writing About Great Women Artists ft. Rebecca Morrill – Episode 40
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We chat to Rebecca Morril, the Commissioning Editor (Art) at Phaidon, about the new book 'Great Women Artists', which highlights over 400 women artists across 500 years. We dive into why now was the right time to publish this book and the importance of continuing to sharing women's stories.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-writ…
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Music Theory, Maths and Elevating Visual Art ft. Peter Vergo – Episode 39
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Art historian Peter Vergo explains how music theory and mathematical ratios inspired artists for centuries as they aspired to elevate the status of visual art.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-music-theory-maths-and-elevating-visual-artBy Art UK
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The Art of Stamp Design ft. Paul Skinner and Antonio Acala – Episode 38
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This episode explores the history of stamps and the stamp design process, featuring guests Paul Skinner, Lead Curator for Philatelic Collections at the British Library, and Antonio Acala, Art Director for the U. S. Postal Service.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-art-of-stamp-design…
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The Story of Emoji 🙃 ft. Paul Galloway – Episode 37
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Architecture & Design Collection Specialist at the MoMA Paul Galloway talks us through the history of emoji and how the Museum of Modern Art came to add them to their design collection.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-story-of-emojiBy Art UK
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Decoding Astrology in Art ft. Klemens Ludwig – Episode 36
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We speak to Klemens Ludwig, astrologer and author of the book 'Astrology in Art', about the long history of astrology and how artists have engaged with the signs and symbols of the zodiac.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-decoding-astrology-in-artBy Art UK
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Let's Talk About Erotic Art ft. Dr Alyce Mahon – Episode 35
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Curator and author of the book 'Eroticism & Art' Dr Alyce Mahon discusses the subject of eroticism in western art. We find out how to look beyond iconography like nude figures to find ideas around sexuality and love.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-lets-talk-about-erotic-artBy Art UK
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Artists of Classic Ladybird Books ft. Helen Day – Episode 34
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Uncover the stories of the artists behind classic Ladybirds Books children's readers like 'Peter and Jane', and find out how the First and Second World Wars influenced the development of the publishing house.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-artists-of-classic-ladybird-booksBy Art UK
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The Magic of Fairy Tales in Art ft. Dr Michael Newton – Episode 33
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Dr Michael Newton to guides us through the magical world of fairy tales so we can explore how the stories have inspired artists and writers since the seventeenth century.By Art UK
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An Introduction to the Camp Aesthetic ft. Zorian Clayton – Episode 32
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Ahead of the 2019 Met Gala themed on 'camp', curator Zorian Clayton helps explain the origins of the camp aesthetic, how it's developed and where to look for it within fine art.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-an-introduction-to-the-camp-aestheticBy Art UK
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Talking Art with Russell Tovey – Episode 31
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We sit down for chat with actor and art collector Russell Tovey. Surrounded by some of the beautiful pieces in his collection, we discussed his ever-growing passion for art, the new 'Talk Art' podcast, which artist he’d love to paint his portrait and, of course, his gorgeous French bulldog Rocky, who’s a star in his own right.https://artuk.org/disc…
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How Blind and Partially Sighted People Engage with Visual Art ft. VocalEyes – Episode 30
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We speak to Anna Fineman and Sally Booth from the charity VocalEyes to learn about how blind and partially sighted people engage with visual art materials and institutions.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-how-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-engage-with-visual-artBy Art UK
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Forgotten Women Artists ft. Zing Tsjeng – Episode 29
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This week we speak to Zing Tsjeng, UK editor for Broadly and author of the 'Forgotten Women' series, about how women's contributions can get lost in history and discuss some brilliant women artists you may not have heard of.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-forgotten-women-artists…
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Rediscovering Colour in Classical Sculptures ft. Cecilie Brøns – Episode 28
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Step into the Technicolour world of polychromy as we speak to Cecilie Brøns, Senior Researcher at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, about colour classical sculptures from Ancient Greece and Rome.By Art UK
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Art on the Underground ft. Eleanor Pinfield – Episode 27
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We speak to Head of Art on the Underground, Eleanor Pinfield, to find out the long history of the Tube's collaborations with artists and see what has the team 'on edge' in 2019.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-art-on-the-undergroundBy Art UK
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The History of Paint by Number ft. William L. Bird, Jr. – Episode 26
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Time travel back to the 1950s with us as we look into the history of the paint by number craze with our guest, William L. Bird, Jr. Find out how the art hobby became so popular, inspiring artists like Warhol and Damien Hirst.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-history-of-paint-by-number…
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The Pre-Raphaelites’ Relationship with Science ft. Dr John Holmes – Episode 25
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We speak to John Holmes about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's use of scientific methods in their art practice. What was the extent of their relationship with science, and how can we see their work in a new context if we re-examine it through this lens?https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-pre-raphaelites-relationship-with-scie…
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Weird, Dark and Wonderful Victorian Christmas Cards ft. Greg Jenner – Episode 24
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We speak to author and Historical Consultant for the award-winning BBC series 'Horrible Histories', Greg Jenner about weird and wonderful Christmas cards from the Victorian era.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-weird-dark-and-wonderful-victorian-christmas-cardsBy Art UK
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Lost Art, Forgeries and the Theft of the ‘Mona Lisa’ ft. Dr Noah Charney – Episode 23
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We speak to art crime specialist Noah Charney on lost art, stolen paintings and why art crimes are the third highest grossing criminal trade behind drug and arms dealing.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-lost-art-forgeries-and-the-theft-of-the-mona-lisaBy Art UK
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Artists as Book Illustrators ft. Jaleen Grove – Episode 22
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We speak to Jaleen Grove – artist and researcher in the history of illustration – about fine artists who've illustrated books, and why there's historically been a distinction been artists and illustrators.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-artists-as-book-illustratorsBy Art UK
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How Alfred Hitchcock Created Artful Suspense ft. Joel Gunz – Episode 21
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We chat with writer and self-proclaimed Alfred Hitchcock geek, Joel Gunz, about Alfred Hitchcock’s deep love of art and the ways the director worked with artists to incorporate fine art references in his iconic films.https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-how-alfred-hitchcock-created-artful-suspense…
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Black Women Artists and #blackgirlmagic ft. Bee Tajudeen and Rosa Uddoh – Episode 20
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We speak with curator Bee Tajudeen and artist Rosa Uddoh about what #blackgirlmagic means and what it means to be a black woman working in art.By Art UK
