Art at the Olympics ft. Margaret Timmers – Episode 68
Author and curator Margaret Timmers offers a brief history of art in the modern Olympics, from art events to poster designs.
Oct 27, 2020•14 min
Art Matters
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.
Episodes
The Art of Love ft. Kate Bryan – Episode 67
Art historian and presenter Kate Bryan shares some of the artist's love stories from her book 'The Art of Love'.
Oct 13, 2020•22 min
The Artistry Behind Maps ft. Nick Millea – Episode 66
Map Librarian Nick Millea discuss the history of map-making and the artists who have explored maps as a subject.
Sep 29, 2020•18 min
Poster Designs for the London Underground ft. Matt Brosnan – Episode 65
Head Curator at the London Transport Museum Matt Brosnan takes us on a journey through the history of London Transport poster designs.
Sep 15, 2020•19 min
Art Good Enough to Eat ft. Tasha Marks – Episode 64
Artist and food historian Tasha Marks discusses the history and symbolism of food in art.
Sep 01, 2020•16 min
1666 – A Year of Plague, Fire and War Told Through Art ft. Rebecca Rideal – Episode 63
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.
Aug 18, 2020•18 min
Psychoanalysing Art ft. Vanessa Sinclair – Episode 62
Psychoanalyst Vanessa Sinclair explains how Freud and psychoanalysis inspired the art of the Surrealists.
Aug 04, 2020•17 min
Art and Advertising ft. Michele Bogart – Episode 61
Michele Bogart discusses the relationship between artists and ad design since the late nineteenth century.
Jul 21, 2020•19 min
Soul of a Nation ft. Zoé Whitley – Episode 60
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.
Jun 16, 2020•17 min
The Art of Twentieth-Century British Railway Posters ft. David Bownes – Episode 59
We speak to David Bownes to learn about the history of British railway poster artists and how poster designs developed over the twentieth century.
Jun 02, 2020•19 min
An Introduction to Classical Mythology in Art ft. James Cahill – Episode 58
Writer and classicist James Cahill gives an introduction to mythological themes in art.
May 19, 2020•20 min
Fashion from the Canvas to the Silver Screen ft. Raissa Bretaña – Episode 57
Raissa Bretaña tells us how costume designers look to art history to inspire the fashions for films set across history.
May 05, 2020•16 min
The Beauty in Beasts ft. Giovanni Aloi – Episode 56
We speak to Giovanni Aloi to discover why animals have inspired artists for thousands of years.
Apr 21, 2020•24 min
Presidential Portraits (Part 2) ft. Kim Sajet – Episode 55
Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Kim Sajet discusses the origins of the gallery and presidential portraits. (Part 2)
Apr 07, 2020•16 min
Presidential Portraits (Part 1) ft. Kim Sajet – Episode 54
Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Kim Sajet discusses the origins of the gallery and presidential portraits. (Part 1)
Mar 24, 2020•22 min
Demystifying Tarot Art ft. Rachel Pollack – Episode 53
Tarot expert Rachel Pollack discusses the origins of tarot cards and how artists have engaged with tarot iconography since the 15th century.
Mar 10, 2020•19 min
How the Bank of England Design Banknotes ft. Sarah John, Jenni Adam and Debbie Marriott – Episode 52
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.
Feb 25, 2020•19 min
Reflecting 'Madness' in Art ft. Anna Jamieson – Episode 51
We speak to Anna Jamieson about early representations of mental illness in art and how this has developed over the centuries.
Feb 11, 2020•23 min
The Art of Disney Animation ft. Charles Solomon – Episode 50
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.
Jan 28, 2020•23 min
The Vagina Museum and Vulvas in Art ft. Sarah Creed – Episode 49
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.
Jan 14, 2020•26 min
Journey to the Moon ft. Melanie Vandenbrouck – Episode 48
Take a mental journey to the moon with this discussion on how our lunar companion has influenced artists across centuries.
Dec 17, 2019•22 min
Art and Innovation at World Fairs ft. Caroline A. Jones – Episode 47
Caroline A. Jones gives a history of the origins of the world's fair and how art factored into displays industry and innovation.
Dec 03, 2019•22 min
Finding More of Britain's Lost Masterpieces ft. Bendor Grosvenor – Episode 46
We speak to Bendor Grosvenor, co-host of 'Britain's Lost Masterpieces' to discuss the latest series.
Nov 19, 2019•25 min
The Monuments Men and Preserving Art During War ft. Robert Edsel – Episode 45
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-war
Nov 05, 2019•21 min
The Art History of Witches ft. Deanna Petherbridge – Episode 44
We discuss the long history of depicting witches in prints and painting with artist and art historian Deanna Petherbridge.
Oct 22, 2019•32 min
The Black Presence in European Painting ft. Michael Ohajuru – Episode 43
Michael Ohajuru discusses the journey of the presence of black figures in European art history.
Oct 08, 2019•21 min
Harlow the Sculpture Town ft. Kate Harding – Episode 42
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-town
Sep 24, 2019•15 min
Beauty and Power in Art ft. Jon Sleigh – Episode 41
Jon Sleigh draws connections between beauty and power across art history.
Sep 10, 2019•22 min
BONUS EPISODE – Chatting ‘Mrs. Lowry and Son’ with director Adrian Noble
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, and Adrian’s visual inspiration for the film.
Sep 03, 2019•17 min
Writing About Great Women Artists ft. Rebecca Morrill – Episode 40
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-writing-about-great-women-artists
Aug 27, 2019•13 min
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