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Synopsis
Exploring the intersections between art and popular culture... How is queer culture represented in oil paintings? How can you compare Beyoncé to paintings of the Virgin Mary? Is womens art the most accessible its ever been? Art Matters is the podcast that exploring the places where art history meets pop culture. Hosted by Ferren Gipson.
Episodes
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Journey to the Moon ft. Melanie Vandenbrouck – Episode 48
17/12/2019 Duration: 22minTake a mental journey to the moon with this discussion on how our lunar companion has influenced artists across centuries.
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Art and Innovation at World Fairs ft. Caroline A. Jones – Episode 47
03/12/2019 Duration: 21minCaroline A. Jones gives a history of the origins of the world's fair and how art factored into displays industry and innovation.
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Finding More of Britain's Lost Masterpieces ft. Bendor Grosvenor – Episode 46
19/11/2019 Duration: 24minWe speak to Bendor Grosvenor, co-host of 'Britain's Lost Masterpieces' to discuss the latest series.
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The Monuments Men and Preserving Art During War ft. Robert Edsel – Episode 45
05/11/2019 Duration: 20minDiscover 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-war
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The Art History of Witches ft. Deanna Petherbridge – Episode 44
22/10/2019 Duration: 31minWe discuss the long history of depicting witches in prints and painting with artist and art historian Deanna Petherbridge.
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The Black Presence in European Painting ft. Michael Ohajuru – Episode 43
08/10/2019 Duration: 21minMichael Ohajuru discusses the journey of the presence of black figures in European art history.
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Harlow the Sculpture Town ft. Kate Harding – Episode 42
24/09/2019 Duration: 14minDiscover 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-town
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Beauty and Power in Art ft. Jon Sleigh – Episode 41
10/09/2019 Duration: 21minJon Sleigh draws connections between beauty and power across art history.
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BONUS EPISODE – Chatting ‘Mrs. Lowry and Son’ with director Adrian Noble
03/09/2019 Duration: 16minThere’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, and Adrian’s visual inspiration for the film.
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Writing About Great Women Artists ft. Rebecca Morrill – Episode 40
27/08/2019 Duration: 12minWe 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-writing-about-great-women-artists
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Music Theory, Maths and Elevating Visual Art ft. Peter Vergo – Episode 39
13/08/2019 Duration: 24minArt 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-art
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The Art of Stamp Design ft. Paul Skinner and Antonio Acala – Episode 38
30/07/2019 Duration: 23minThis 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
17/07/2019 Duration: 19minArchitecture & 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-emoji
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Decoding Astrology in Art ft. Klemens Ludwig – Episode 36
17/06/2019 Duration: 26minWe 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-art
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Let's Talk About Erotic Art ft. Dr Alyce Mahon – Episode 35
04/06/2019 Duration: 28minCurator 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-art
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Artists of Classic Ladybird Books ft. Helen Day – Episode 34
21/05/2019 Duration: 23minUncover 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-books
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The Magic of Fairy Tales in Art ft. Dr Michael Newton – Episode 33
07/05/2019 Duration: 17minDr 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.
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An Introduction to the Camp Aesthetic ft. Zorian Clayton – Episode 32
23/04/2019 Duration: 16minAhead 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-aesthetic
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Talking Art with Russell Tovey – Episode 31
09/04/2019 Duration: 30minWe 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/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-talking-art-with-russell-tovey
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How Blind and Partially Sighted People Engage with Visual Art ft. VocalEyes – Episode 30
26/03/2019 Duration: 17minWe 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-art