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The Art Of ...

A series telling the human stories behind art in Tate's collection.


From love and creativity, to failure and protest, each episode explores how art reflects universal experiences. Hear from creatives, curators, gallery visitors and even comedians as they chat about art and how it's relevant to our lives today.


Explore more art in our collection at tate.org.uk


Photo: © Rikard Österlund 

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Episodes

Walks of Art: Bloomsbury with Bonnie Greer

Known as a group who 'lived in squares … and loved in triangles’, the Bloomsbury Group were rule breakers. Bonnie travels London exploring the lives of these twentieth century artists, including Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf. Hear about their relationships with one another, their influence on interior design and their liberal attitudes towards sexuality.  For more information about the artists and artworks in our collection, visit www.tate.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Oct 20, 201728 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Walks of Art: The Thames with Dolly Alderton

From Monet's obsession with British fog, to Turner's romantic depictions of the river, the Thames has inspired many artists for years. Hear Dolly talk with curators, historians and cartoonists about how artists have changed the way we see the river. For more information about the artists and artworks in our collection, visit www.tate.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 13, 201723 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Walks of Art: Shoreditch with Grace Dent

In the late 1980s British art entered what was quickly recognised as a new and excitingly distinctive phase, the era of what became known as the YBAs – the Young British Artists. Join journalist and broadcaster Grace Dent as she takes a look at how a shop, a house and a fete were at the centre of this art scene. For more information about the artists and artworks in our collection, visit www.tate.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 06, 201730 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Trailer: Walks of Art

An introduction to our brand new Tate podcast. We invite you to come and walk around some of London’s most famous and fabulous ‘arty’ areas with us. Five of our favourite presenters will take you on a journey, interviewing experts and everyday people along the way, exploring London and its artists. Coming soon ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 26, 20172 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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