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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