Best Maeve Doyle Podcasts (2024)

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Pieter Obels 11:29

1h ago11:29

11:29

Today, Maeve speaks to sculptor Pieter Obels. Despite working with Corten steel, Pieter's work seem light and gravity defying. His contribution to this year's Sculpture Trail, titled 'How Soon Is Now' and presented by Opera Gallery, barely seems to touch the ground while it's striking orange hues are set perfectly against the green backdrop of Berk…

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Gavin Turk 25:02

5d ago25:02

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The Art in Mayfair podcast returns for 2024 and in this episode Maeve Doyle speaks to Gavin Turk. Gavin’s sculpture, Figure - a two meter recreation of a rusty nail made of bronze - can be found on this year’s trail, pinned into the pavement on the corner of New Bond Street. In this conversation, Gavin talks us through the nostalgia embedded in Fig…

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Jordy Kerwick and Peter Adler 31:12

3M ago31:12

31:12

In conversation with Jordy Kerwick and Peter Alder https://kostyal.com/exhibitions/be-sure-to-never-get-to-where-you-are-going/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Karma Khazi 25:38

3M ago25:38

25:38

Maeve in conversation with the allusive Karma Khazi https://karmakhazi.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Óscar Llorens 14:44

4M ago14:44

14:44

In conversation with Óscar Llorens at the Morpheus exhibition, Maddox Gallery https://maddoxgallery.com/exhibitions/168-morpheus-20-december-2023-29-february-2024/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Niall Campbell Strachan 16:56

4M ago16:56

16:56

In conversation with Niall Campbell Strachan https://maddoxgallery.com/exhibitions/172-supernatural-8-february-18-march-2024/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Moritz Moll 21:42

5M ago21:42

21:42

In conversation with Moritz Moll https://maddoxgallery.com/exhibitions/173-moritz-moll-the-grand-finale-12-february-25-march-2024/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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138. A Joyful Musical Christmas - with choir masters Ben England & Mark Strachan 35:21

6M ago35:21

35:21

In this final edition, we’re talking to two of the Britain’s most passionate advocates for singing in a choir. Ben England and Mark Strachan collaborated during the pandemic on the Self-Isolation Choir when thousands joined online from round the world to sing. Both were awarded British Empire Medals as a result. Today they tell us about Choir of th…

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Russell Young: Dreamland 19:11

7M ago19:11

19:11

In conversation with Russell Young at Dreamland, his solo show at Maddox Gallery https://maddoxgallery.com/exhibitions/159-russell-young-dreamland-30-november-2023-7-february-2024/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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137. Dreamland - A new exhibition exploring fame at the Maddox Gallery with artist Russell Young and curator Maeve Doyle 20:49

7M ago20:49

20:49

This week we’re at the new Maddox Gallery on Mayfair’s Berkeley Street, talking to the British-American artist Russell Young about his new exhibition ‘Dreamland’, in which he dissects the American dream and the dark side of fame. Also with us is the renowned art critic and broadcaster Maeve Doyle, Global Artistic Director of the Maddox Gallery Grou…

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136. Gainsborough, Gillray & more - with Rebecca Salter and Tim Clayton 23:46

7M ago23:46

23:46

This week we’re at Gainsborough's House in Sudbury, Suffolk. We’re always delighted to discover a true gem away from London and this most certainly is one. Housed in the home where the great 18th century portrait and landscape painter artist Thomas Gainsborough grew up, this is now Suffolk’s largest art gallery and a global study centre for Gainsbo…

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135. Edward VIII Reassessed - with Jane Marguerite Tippett 30:34

7M ago30:34

30:34

We talk to the young American archivist and writer who stumbled across hitherto unused material from Edward VIII’s personal archives and autobiographical notes, including his scribbled opinions about Wallis Simpson. Jane Marguerite Tippett’s new book about, ‘Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII’ has been published to much acclaim, for being …

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134. WOMEN IN REVOLT! Tate Britain’s new exhibition with curator Linsey Young and artist Marlene Smith 24:18

7M ago24:18

24:18

‘Women in Revolt!’ is an important and exciting new exhibition featuring work by over 100 feminist artists created between 1970 and 1990. Alongside work by well-known artists is work rarely seen before, by women who have been marginalised or left outside the artistic narrative. With us to tell us all about the exhibition are Linsey Young, Curator o…

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133. Beyond Theatre - with Robert Bathurst and Trish Wadley 25:18

7M ago25:18

25:18

We’re at The Coach and Horses in Soho with actor Robert Bathurst, much loved for his roles as David Marsden in Cold Feet, and Mark Taylor in Joking Apart, and with theatre producer Trish Wadley. Robert is reprising his title role in Keith Waterhouse’s Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell and tells us what fun it is to perform in the very venue where the late …

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132. William Boyd 36:52

8M ago36:52

36:52

We’re talking to William Boyd, unquestionably one of our greatest living novelists. He’s also a screenwriter, television writer, playwright and director, who has won multiple accolades and awards along the way, including a BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Serial of Any Human Heart. Following The Romantic, his latest ‘whole life’ novel, a new b…

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131. A Disappointing Issue - Why do black Britons feel misrepresented, side-lined and let down by our culture? With Maggie Semple and Nels Abbey 30:30

8M ago30:30

30:30

A major survey of 10,000 black Britons has been undertaken by the Black British Voices Project in collaboration with Cambridge University, The Voice, and management company i-Cubed. Maggie Semple, co-founder of i-Cubed, led the research team and Nels Abbbey is a writer, broadcaster and former banker who founded the Black Writer’s Guild and wrote th…

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Ian Davenport 20:18

8M ago20:18

20:18

In conversation with Ian Davenport, discussing his current show 'Lake' at Waddington Custot. https://www.waddingtoncustot.com/exhibitions/203/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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130. ‘Hamnet’ with Maggie O’Farrell 29:31

8M ago29:31

29:31

The prodigious, award-winning novelist talks to us candidly about her life as a novelist since she first published ‘After You’d Gone’ 23 years ago. She tells us how she started writing, her inspiration for ‘Hamnet’ and her most recent published novel ‘The Marriage Portrait’. She describes what it was like to watch ‘Hamnet’ at the RSC and The Garric…

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Ray Richardson 23:45

9M ago23:45

23:45

In conversation with Ray Richardson ahead of his solo show 'Hey Baby Whatchu No Good' at Beaux Arts https://www.beauxartslondon.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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129. THE HYPOCHONDRIAC and THE INTERVIEW - Roger McGough and Jonathan Maitland tell us about their new plays 24:30

8M ago24:30

24:30

We talk with two renowned playwrights about their new plays – both on for a short run and neither of them to be missed. Roger McGough, the much-loved author, Mersey poet and presenter of BBC Radio Four’s ‘Poetry Please’, has adapted Molière’s ‘The Hypochondriac’ for The Crucible in Sheffield. It’s already opened to rave reviews, with Edward Hogg st…

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128. Stone, paint and the landscape - with Emily Young and Francis Hamel 22:50

9M ago22:50

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This week we’re talking to two artists inspired by the nature. Emily Young, hailed as Britain’s greatest living female stone sculptor, specialises in using materials from abandoned quarries and Francis Hamel is known for his portraiture and landscape paintings. Emily lives and works mostly in an isolated part of Tuscany, where she free carves in re…

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127. The Joys of the Piano: The Eighth London Piano Festival with Katya Apekisheva and Charles Owen 29:36

9M ago29:36

29:36

Acclaimed pianists, Charles Owen and Moscow-born Katya Apekisheva, started the London Piano Festival at Kings Place in 2016 as a way of bringing together pianists from around the world. Pianists tend to practice and play in isolation so it can be a lonely profession and this is a much-loved opportunity for them to come together and share their pass…

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126. Scottish Renaissance - The New Scottish Galleries at the National with Sir John Leighton 26:50

9M ago26:50

26:50

We talk to Sir John Leighton, Director-General of the National Galleries of Scotland, about Edinburgh’s superb new Scottish Galleries at the National, which will open on September 30th after £38.62 million worth of investment. The ten, light-filled rooms, offering majestic views over Edinburgh, will showcase 130 works of historic Scottish art by ar…

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Emma Stern 23:44

9M ago23:44

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In conversation with Emma Stern at 'Penny & The Dimes: Dimes 4Ever World Tour', at Almine Rech https://www.alminerech.com/exhibitions/8418-emma-stern-penny-the-dimes-dimes-4ever-world-tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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125. The Heroic Hedgehog with Sarah Sands 27:29

9M ago27:29

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We talk to Sarah Sands, the journalist and former editor of The Evening Standard and BBC Radio Four’s Today programme. She’s just released her new book ‘The Hedgehog Diaries, A Story of Faith Hope and Bristle’. The humble hedgehog turns out to be a symbol of the doughty survivor in politics and in battle – particularly in Ukraine’s war with Russia.…

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Callum Eaton 28:19

10M ago28:19

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In conversation with Callum Eaton at Carl Kostyál Gallery, with references to Oli Epp and Alexander Guy. https://kostyal.com/exhibitions/23964-copy-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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124. The glories of the V&A - Coco Chanel, David Bowie & more with Nicholas Coleridge 36:32

10M ago36:32

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As he steps down after serving two full terms as Chair of the V&A, Nicholas Coleridge looks back on ten years of prodigious expansion under his watch and looks ahead to tell us all about the hugely anticipated Chanel show which opens on 16th September. He recounts how V&A Dundee is bringing new life to the city and explains how the transformation o…

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Alexander Guy 38:16

11M ago38:16

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In conversation with Alexander Guy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brent Estabrook 23:24

11M ago23:24

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In conversation with Brent Estabrook, artist in residence at Maddox Shepherd Market https://maddoxgallery.com/brent-estabrook-works/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jerry Gogosian 28:29

12M ago28:29

28:29

In conversation with artist and art world satirist Hilde Lynn Helphenstein (AKA Jerry Gogosian) https://gogosian.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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123. Exhibitions in Beautiful Gardens - With Pippa Shirley and Lorraine Lecourtois 29:51

12M ago29:51

29:51

On our last podcast of the summer, we’re talking to Pippa Shirley, Director of Waddeson Manor and to Lorraine Lecourtois, Head of Public Exhibitions at Wakehurst, about two of Britain’s most beautiful outdoor spaces, both showcasing some wonderful art. Waddesdon Manor is the Renaissance-style chateau built in Buckinghamshire by Baron Ferdinand de R…

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Johnny Hawkes 18:18

12M ago18:18

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In this episode of Art In Mayfair 2023, host Maeve Doyle speaks to self-taught artist and sculptor, and renowned modern furniture maker, Johnny Hawkes. Johnny’s piece, Sphelix is part of the Mayfair Sculpture Trail and is outside Fenwick’s. At the start of 2023, Hawkes began developing his sculpture “SPHELIX” on a monumental scale which he says is …

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Dario Vargas 13:32

12M ago13:32

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In this episode host Maeve Doyle speaks to Dario Vargas. Dario is a Colombian-born contemporary fine artist whose work is currently on show in the Luxury Italian menswear brand, Canali, New Bond Street Dario’s work draws influence from the Renaissance and Baroque periods to cast a connection with our behaviour and psychology in the modern world. We…

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Johnny Hawkes 18:18

12M ago18:18

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In this episode of Art In Mayfair 2023, host Maeve Doyle speaks to self-taught artist and sculptor, and renowned modern furniture maker, Johnny Hawkes. Johnny’s piece, Sphelix is part of the Mayfair Sculpture Trail and is outside Fenwick’s. At the start of 2023, Hawkes began developing his sculpture “SPHELIX” on a monumental scale which he says is …

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Dario Vargas 13:32

12M ago13:32

13:32

In this episode host Maeve Doyle speaks to Dario Vargas. Dario is a Colombian-born contemporary fine artist whose work is currently on show in the Luxury Italian menswear brand, Canali, New Bond Street Dario’s work draws influence from the Renaissance and Baroque periods to cast a connection with our behaviour and psychology in the modern world. We…

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122. DEAR EARTH: Artists respond to the Climate Crisis at London’s Hayward Gallery With curator Rachel Thomas and artists Ackroyd & Harvey 25:34

12M ago25:34

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‘Dear Earth’ is the show at the Hayward Gallery on London’s south Bank that represents a coming together of 15 global artists who are responding to the crisis our planet is facing. We talk to Rachel Thomas, the chief curator and two of the artists exhibiting there, Ackroyd & Harvey. Ackroyd & Harvey have contributed a series of portraits of environ…

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121. Summer At The RSC - With director Erica Whyman and actress Tanya Katyal 27:11

12M ago27:11

27:11

We’re chatting about the Royal Shakespeare Company’s summer programme with Erica Whyman, who was Acting Artistic Director of the RSC till June, the director of the smash hit play ‘Hamnet’ and the Lead Judge of the specially commissioned 37 plays. We also talk to Tanya Katyal, playing Rani, in the new production at the Swan of Tanika Gupta’s ‘The Em…

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120. Summer Festivals - with Jo Bausor, Otto English and Harry Hoblyn 24:26

1y ago24:26

24:26

We pick out the best of the summer’s festivals, including Byline Festival, Charleston’s Festival of the Garden, Cheltenham Music Festival, Henley Festival and The Idler Festival. Jo Bausor, who’s been at the helm of Henley Festival for over a decade, tells us about the impressive line-up at Britain’s only boutique black tie festival. Acts performin…

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Bob & Roberta Smith RA 20:00

1y ago20:00

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In the first episode of Art In Mayfair 2023, host Maeve Doyle speaks to artist Bob & Roberta Smith RA - the artist behind this year's flags which is bringing a colourful splash to the streets around the Royal Academy. He discusses the project, A Puzzle 4U, which plays with letter patterns and the construction of words and sentences. Bob also shares…

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Art in Mayfair 2023 Trailer 5:31

1y ago5:31

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Art in Mayfair is back for a sixth edition, showcasing four weeks of art, fashion and culture across the destination. From art flags, pop-up exhibitions, showcases, walks, talks and events from Bond Street and Savile Row to Mount Street from 12 June to 9 July. Art in Mayfair's podcast series hosted by art critic Maeve Doyle, delves into the minds o…

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119. This is Not Fiction - with Dave Johns and Davey Nellist 25:42

1y ago25:42

25:42

We’re talking about the first ever stage adaptation of Ken Loach’s and Paul Laverty’s multi-award winning 2016 film I, Daniel Blake. The production, which is touring the UK, opened at Northern Stage Newcastle to rave critical reviews and passionate audience reactions. Dave Johns, who adapted it for the stage, played Daniel in the original film, win…

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Javier Calleja 21:55

1y ago21:55

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In conversation with artist Javier Calleja, at the install for his exhibition 'Still on time' at Almine Rech, London https://www.alminerech.com/exhibitions/8008-javier-calleja-still-on-time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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118. Summer Books - Louise Minchin and Irenosen Okojie on the Women’s Prize for Fiction 30:15

1y ago30:15

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We’re talking to Louise Minchin, Chair of the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and one of her five co-judges, the Nigerian-born, award-winning novelist Irenosen Okojie MBE. Louise is an endurance triathlete and the well-known journalist, who presented BBC Breakfast for 20 years and was one of BBC News 24’s main anchors. Now in its 28th year and started b…

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117. The Radical Rossettis - with Carol Jacobi, Curator at Tate Britain 29:11

1y ago29:11

29:11

We’re talking to curator Carol Jacobi about ‘The Rossettis’, an exhibition of over 150 works at Tate Britain, celebrating the romance and radicalism of Dante Gabriel, Christina and Elizabeth née Siddall. It’s the first ever retrospective of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at the Tate and the largest exhibition of his work in two decades, as well as being th…

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116. How Design can save the world - with Victoria Broackes, Director of the London Design Biennale 30:23

1y ago30:23

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We’re discovering what’s on at London’s Design Biennale which opens on the 1st June at Somerset House. Now in its fourth edition, the Biennale sets out to celebrate and showcase innovation in design that has the power to make our world a better place. Victoria Broackes, the Director, explains that this year’s title and theme, which is ‘The Global G…

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Mia Faithfull 30:43

1y ago30:43

30:43

In conversation with artist Mia Faithfull, at her show Obedience at Carl Kostyál. https://kostyal.com/exhibitions/obedience/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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115. From Asylum Seeking to Cricket – with Hassan Akkad, Shomit Dutta and Andrew Lancel 25:42

1y ago25:42

25:42

We talk to Hassan Akkad, who came to the UK as an asylum seeker from Syria and who earned a BAFTA for his BBC documentary ‘Exodus: Our Journey to Europe’, which used real footage from his journey from Syria. Hassan tells us about his short film, ‘Matar’, which tells the story of a day in the life asylum-seeker Matar as he tries to survive in London…

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114. England’s Last Hurrah - with legendary photographer Dafydd Jones 24:26

1y ago24:26

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Dafydd Jones’s photographs of Oxford’s ‘bright young things’ catapulted him to fame and earnt him a global reputation for capturing the essence of a riotous world of upper-class decadence during the Thatcher era. Tina Brown was quick to scoop Dafydd up when she was editor of Tatler, and on today’s podcast he talks about his new book ‘England: The L…

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113. For 24 Hours Only - Ruth Wilson on her upcoming, epic, one-off, marathon performance 33:12

1y ago33:12

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We’re excited to tell you that this week’s guest is Ruth Wilson, the multiple-award winning British actress who’s about to star in an extraordinary theatrical event at The Young Vic on 19th May. ‘The Second Woman’ is going to incorporate one electrifying 24-hour performance, involving one scene, one woman and 100 men. Ruth plays Virginia and will b…

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Tomokazu Matsuyama 31:44

1y ago31:44

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In conversation with Tomokazu Matsuyama at his show, Episodes Far From Home https://www.alminerech.com/exhibitions/7719-tomokazu-matsuyama-episodes-far-from-home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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