From breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around the world, the team at The Art Newspaper picks apart the art world's big stories with the help of special guests. An award-winning podcast hosted by Ben Luke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is a podcast about the genre of horror within popular culture - films, TV, and literature.
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A podcast for artists, aspiring creatives, and art lovers. Two artists share their thoughts on art, life and everything in between. Join Alice Sheridan and Louise Fletcher for honest, generous, and humorous conversations that will feed your creative soul AND get you thinking.
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Visual artists tell you why and how they create! From studio visits, intimate interviews, and live issues, we take art out of the gallery and into your ears.
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A CONVERSATION ON ART AND COMMUNITY SINCE 2003. ARTBLOG IS A PHILADELPHIA-BASED NON-PROFIT.
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The Beginner Photography Podcast is a free weekly podcast hosted by professional photographer Raymond Hatfield who interviews world class photographers of all genres who share what they wish they knew when they got started so you can grow your creative photography skills faster! The podcast is brought to you by CloudSpot.io, the client gallery system that is always #EmpoweringPhotographers
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Art, biography, history and identity collide in this podcast from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Join Director Kim Sajet as she chats with artists, historians, and thought leaders about the big and small ways that portraits shape our world.
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KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon
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Your monthly guide to the visual arts in Dunedin and beyond. Join presenter Sally McMillan in conversation with art creators, collectors, conservators, and curators. Proudly brought to you by the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society.
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Brian Alfred sits down with artists and musicians in galleries and their studios to discuss their process and inspiration in their creative life.
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Spooky, supernatural, unexplained, paranormal art The Whispering Gallery podcast (http://www.whisperinggallerypodcast.com) explores spine-tingling and hard-to-believe spooky art stories; including cursed paintings, paintings prints of monsters, hauntings, UFOs and more. I look at art history a little differently. Learn about the spooky side of art guided by artists from around the world, and throughout history. Suzanne Nikolaisen sparks -your- imagination with spooky art stories that are bes ...
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Half hour interviews with visual artists, museum curators, gallery owners and others interested in art from all over the world
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Hosted by michael faith, Art Affairs is meant to give you a look at and into the New Contemporary Art community, featuring conversations with artists, gallerists, curators, printmakers, and more! The goal, throughout, is to continually shine a spotlight on the human side of the wonderful work they do.
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The ArtTactic Podcast, the leading podcast on the art market, covers a wide range of topics from art investment to general topics about the global art market industry. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a key art market figure.
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Art resources and art world insights.
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The VVrkshop podcast for ambitious artists who want more shows, bigger grants, and better residencies.
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Beggars Table Church and Art Gallery located in the Kansas City Crossroads District. Please see http://www.beggarstablechurch.org .
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Hear how art shapes our world! The Art Bazaar podcast speaks with unique creators from around the world to see how art impacts everything around us. In addition to these rich conversations there will be tons of helpful information for independent artists building a career in the arts. This podcast is perfect for artists, art lovers & anyone seeking interesting conversations. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus episodes released randomly. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery.
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This fortnightly podcast from the Physicians' Gallery at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh presents stories from medicine, past and present
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Join us as we celebrate 25 years of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum at the Royal Pump Rooms.
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A podcast that goes behind the scenes and between the lines of the contemporary art worlds, through conversations with artists, dealers, curators, and collectors--based in Los Angeles, but reaching nationally and internationally.
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See the art world through my eyes as an art dealer with thirty years in the business. Interviews of unique and interesting individuals that collect, deal and find art as compelling as I do. Learn the pitfalls of the art world and the interesting cast of characters that are a constant thread of entertaining commentary. Pull up a chair with me, Mark Sublette and the Art Dealer Diaries.
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Ever wondered why contemporary art is considered art at all? Or stood in a gallery pondering the story behind a famous artist’s life or the meaning of their piece de resistance? Think all art is nonsense? Then let us debunk some artistic myths and weave you some stories as we discuss a whole lot of art-related noise with the people who make creativity their life’s work – artists (in case that wasn’t clear!)
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A lively bi-monthly podcast exploring international emerging and established artists and art influencers. Hosted by British Art Historian, Art Advisor and Gallerist Juliet Rees-Nilsson, based in Scandinavia, who brings her open fresh approach to art and art collecting with great co-hosts and insightful conversations.
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Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery sits down with artists, collectors, celebrities and thought leaders for in-depth conversations where they explore the past, present & future of African American art.
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The Art Business is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to talking about both cultural and business aspects of the art world with some of its key players. It is hosted by Dr David Bellingham, Programme Director of the MA in Art Business at Sotheby‘s Institute of Art London.
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B+S with Friends is a podcast from the Bader + Simon Gallery discussing art, life, social justice, and basic b.s. with friends.
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A podcast on contemporary art presented by New Local Space in Kingston, Jamaica
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Conversations with artists, curators and authors about making it in the art world. We get behind the studio doors for entertaining and informative discussions about the journey through the visual arts, how projects were realised, ideas that informed new work and practical ways that artists can expand their audience and visibility.
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Obsessing over all things “AE”, a monthly look at the happenings of the Artist's Edition Index.
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I Like Your Work supports artists! Each week artist Erika b Hess interviews artists, gallerists, and curators to cover topics that will help you in your art practice. From inspiring interviews from the lives of artists to business practices you will walk away ready to get in the studio.
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Art + Business + Murals is the podcast that bridges the gap between creativity and commerce. Join host Sarah Sculley as we deep dive into the world of art, entrepreneurship, and the vibrant realm of mural creation. With transparent industry insights, expert tips and success stories from established artist.
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The Bay's number ONE arts and culture podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast was created to encourage other artists to continue to create. If you’re making art out of passion for the creative journey, whether it’s your full time career, a side-gig, or a hobby, you are an artist and you have people. I would be honored to count myself among them.
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Welcome to the Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast! We highlight how entrepreneurs align their artistry, passion, and vision to create and pursue opportunities to capture value in the Arts. Learn more at www.ArtsEntrepreneurshipPodcast.com.
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On The Gallery Floor is a new contemporary art podcast where artists and audiences get to interview each other. Both have questions. Both have answers. Listen as they demystify that weird but wonderful thing known as contemporary art.
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"I started this series as a means for exploration, an exploration of self, and an exploration of the perspectives of other artists. This series is an unabridged documentation of conversations between artists. It’s a series dedicated to breaking down the barriers we tend to set up in our own minds. I want to inspire future creatives to have the courage to explore and experiment. This is about making dreams a reality and not about letting our dreams fall to the wayside. My intention is to give ...
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Art & Cocktails: Exploring the World of Contemporary Art, Creativity, Business, and Inspiration Join host Ekaterina Popova, artist and founder of Create! Magazine, as she uncorks the vibrant and multifaceted world of contemporary art, creative entrepreneurship, mindset, and creativity one episode at a time. Welcome to "Art & Cocktails," a podcast where artists, creatives, dreamers, and artpreneurs gather to share their journeys and their art over their favorite drinks. Building on the succes ...
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Musicians share their inspiring stories and mantras, as well as how they take influence from various sources. With a focus on interdisciplinary/cross-genre artists, host Joy Nkoyo (as seen on the BBC Proms) leads a series of in-depth interviews, aiming to inspire listeners to find deeper purpose in their daily lives.
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Expanding the conversation about art in Texas. Founded in 2001, Glasstire is the first Texas Art Digital Media Company. Find features on Texas Artists, News, and the Top 5 Art Exhibits to See Each Week. The full shebang is at glasstire.com.
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Adam Graham host this podcast which will feature all of the available episodes of Rogue's Gallery, the first hard boiled radio private eye. Stars include Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, and Paul Stewart. Adam Graham provides his Idiosyncratic commentary each episode.
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Inspiring artists to take control of their art career. Hosted by Sergio Gomez, The Artist Next Level Podcasts features interviews with successful artists, art professionals, and provides practical advice to take your art career to the next level. Join us every week to get your dosage of inspiration and check out our resources at www.TheArtistNextLevel.com
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On The Spark Parade podcast, your host Adam Unze geeks out with the artists and entertainers you love about their Sparks, movies and music that inspire them, bring them joy and shape their artistic practices. You’ll hear from artists like Margaret Cho on Velvet Goldmine, Chris Gethard on Gross Point Blank, Sleater-Kinney on Patti Smith’s Horses, Bob The Drag Queen on The Color Purple and many more. The Spark Parade. Your favorite entertainers. Their favorite entertainment. Hosted on Acast. S ...
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The art world is vibrant and full of surprises. Let artist, choreographer, and self-described art nerd Rodney Veal be your guide on a journey of exploration as he interviews creative professionals about what inspires them. Each episode is a conversation with an honest-to-goodness working art maker, risk taker, and world shaper.
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Hi everyone and welcome to Write Your Narrative. I’m your host Pascal D. from Talking Off the Wall. I’ve been supporting, documenting, and working with local artists for over 10 years now. On Write Your Narrative, I will have weekly conversations with graffiti writers, muralists, art curators, gallery owners and all the shakers and makers in the South Florida street art community. Stay Tuned!!!
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SE02-EP05 - Danelle Pino & Michele Pino Nuno @WYN317 Gallery
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Since its inception in 2013 by sisters Danelle Pino andMichele Pino Nuno, WYN 317 has emerged as a dynamic gallery that highlights Miami’s exceptional urban environment with a local flair. This authentic spacebrings together fresh talent, mid-career artists, and established creators from both the local and international scenes. With a focus on aest…
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There was a time when I couldn't imagine even asking this question. Of course, you need a gallery. How else will you sell your work to collectors? But now, in the age of Instagram, substack, and websites, maybe it's not as urgent a need. You can connect with buyers on your own. Even galleries don't always think they need galleries. Many have closed…
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How to recognise a professional gallery
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Like with art itself, there are no rules when it comes to exhibiting art, but there are standards that are expected to be met, by gallerists, curators and the art loving public - inc. buyers and collectors.Av Declan
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Tuesday Talk - Stephen Zagala discusses works on display by Andy Warhol and Bridgid Berlin
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Thank you for listening to this track produced by the Art Gallery of South Australia.Photography specialist, Stephen Zagala, discusses works on display by Andy Warhol and Bridgid Berlin.For more information visit: agsa.sa.gov.auImage:Av AGSA
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#293: Brian & Ross Raitman (Raitman Art Galleries) (pt. 2 of 2)
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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with brothers Brian and Ross Raitman. Together they own Raitman Art Galleries in Breckenridge and Vail, Colorado, and also have a robust online gallery on their website. They started with an 825 sq. foot gallery in 2007, and over the years have expanded to over 8,000 sq. feet of gallery space in…
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Check out my chat with Alex Farkas of U Gallery
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Episode 594: Today I chat with U Gallery founder Alex Farkas…all the way in Amsterdam. Alex wanted to break the barriers that he felt was holding both artists & collectors back with the current gallery mode. We talk about why he moved from San Francisco to Amsterdam, how he built an international business & team , & what’s next for U gallery. Cat D…
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Elizabeth Waggett is a British artist based in Texas. Her work combines a monochrome photorealism with elements of gold leaf. The resulting images are a delicate commentary on materialism and meaning. Visiting Enter Gallery following a residency at Chalet Saunton in North Devon. She talks about the ideas behind her art and how her upbringing has sh…
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Art Dirt: Talking With Brian David Johnson Of Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery
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William Sarradet talks with Brian David Johnson about his time in Austin's robust art scene and his experience running Cloud Tree Gallery."There's more art-making than there's ever been in the history of the world and I feel like that's only going to continue towards this notion that we'll all be artists someday."See related readings here: https://…
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EP 73: Post Hurricane Helene with Artist and Accountant Hannah Cole
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You wouldn't think a town in the mountains would be devastated by a hurricane. That's what happens to cities on the coastlines. But we live in a world undeniably affected by climate change, so all bets are off. Today on the Art Problems podcast I speak with Hannah Cole an Artist and Accountant based in Asheville, an artist-friendly city heavily imp…
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Growing a Gallery with Gallerist Eric Fallen
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Eric Fallen grew up in Hamilton Ontario and moved to NYC in 1998 to study playwriting at Brooklyn College. After completing his MFA, he taught for several years at SUNY, CUNY and Pratt. In 2013, he opened Peninsula on Van Brunt Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Launched as a project space for young conceptual artists, Peninsula has evolved into a more …
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In this episode my guest is Victoria Mann,the founder of AKAA art fair. This fair takes place in Paris with a focus on artists connected with Africa. In this episode Victoria shares her backstory and how the fair came about and how it has evolved over the years. 2024 is the 9th edition of the fair and Victoria discusses what visitors can expect at …
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Mike Kelley, a pivotal period of contemporary Indian art, Raoul Dufy and Berthe Weill
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This week: a huge survey of the work of the late linchpin of the Los Angeles contemporary scene Mike Kelley has arrived at Tate Modern in London. We speak to its co-curator Catherine Wood about this enormously influential artist and his visceral and absurd response to popular culture and folk traditions of the US. A major show of Indian art made be…
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In this mini episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova (Kat) shares practical strategies for artists and creatives to generate quick income in their businesses. She explores the importance of being resourceful and creative, especially with the unpredictable nature of the art market. The episode offers actionable ideas like hosting workshops…
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Eric's Perspective Feat. Dr. Ethelene Whitmire
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In this episode, Eric sits down with scholar, author & curator Dr. Ethelene Whitmire. They discuss her educational journey, her passion for libraries and working in the library field as a professor of Library Science and getting the resources to the public. How she became attracted to the art field. Being a first generation African American College…
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Episode 443 / ANDREW SIM (b. 1987, Glasgow) lives and works in New York. They work across drawing and painting, often utilising their favoured medium of pastel in large-scale figurative pieces. Sim’s practice borrows from their everyday experience to inflect various motifs – werewolves, sunflowers, horses, and trees, amongst other items – with elem…
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503: Dorie Howell: Key to Capturing Genuine Connections in Portrait Photography
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Dorie Howell, an insightful portrait photographer who has an amazing grasp on connecting with subjects emotionally. Dorie shares her journey from vocal performance to mastering the art of capturing meaningful moments with her camera. THE BIG IDEAS Embrace Emotional Connection: Rather than just technical p…
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Halloween Film Special: Dr. Jeff Thompson Returns to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast
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Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dr. Jeff Thompson back to the show! Jeff is an author, historian, expert on the career of director Dan Curtis and the Dark Shadows franchise, and a general authority on horror. In our first Halloween Month episode, Jeff and The Ghostly Gallery Podcast will focus on horror films being shown in Oc…
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In the arid expanses of the Tabernas desert, whispers of the Beasts of Almeria can be heard, Known affectionately as the 'BOA', they have woven their way into the fabric of local lore.Av Art Gratis
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Midweek News, Rob Blackson, Holland Cotter, Commonweal, Dikembe Mutombo, Art Criticism, Graver’s Lane, La Egoista, Morris Arboretum
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Episode 279 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Holland Cotter, this year’s winner of the Rabkin Prize for Art Criticism, Rob Blackson leaving Philadelphia to head the Kohl Gallery at Washington College, Commonweal opening, La Egoista showing on Broad St, Tarot at Morris Arboretum, Gravers Lane Gallery opening and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening. […]…
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Sightlines - 03-10-2024 - Show 39 - Jane Marshall Fitzgerald - Dreaming in Colour
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Show 39 - Jane Marshall Fitzgerald - Dreaming in Colour - Botantical artist Jane Marshall Fitzgerald talks about the personality of plants, being inspired by 17th-century artist and entomologist Maria Merian, and her own personal creative journey from painting in monochrome to dreaming in colour. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar…
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Liz Lidgett from Liz Lidgett Gallery joins me on this episode to talk about her gallery based in Des Moines Iowa. Liz has amassed a loyal following online and in this episode she talks about how the gallery started, her experience of working with artists, hiring and growing a team, selling worldwide and the regular launches and exhibitions offered …
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Jon Flaming: Western Artist (Part 1) - Epi. 314, Host Dr. Mark Sublette
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I had Jon Flaming on today. I'm a big fan of his work, I love it. I think he's so unusual and has a very personal, unique take on Western art. It comes from a place that is deeply ingrained in him because he is a true Westerner. His family owned ranch in Kansas. His grandfather's father was from that area, but Jon's been in Texas since he was five …
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On this episode of Art Bazaar we're chatting with Kylee Tirado, a visual Artist from Allentown working in various mediums including illustration, painting & photography. This Thursday October 3 Kylee will be having their first solo show from 6-8 PM at Bradbury-Sullivan. The exhibition is titled Metamorphosis and will be on display throughout the mo…
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Rogue's Gallery: Phyllis Adrian Is Missing
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Original Release Date: October 25, 2011 Rogue is hired to the find the wife of a lawyer who wants to divorce her. Original Air Date: June 29, 1947 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 837…
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Maxïmo Park front man Paul Smith's first CD purchase was George Michael's legendary album Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1. The album imprinted itself on his brain because of Michael's skill as a lyricist and musician. But he was also infatuated with the album's weirdness. Excluding the hit single Freedom '90, it's an album full of ballads and meande…
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Taking the Artist’s Edition Index from print to the spoken word. This month I look at shipping changes, new releases, The Batman Year One Artist’s Edition IDW Store Debacle, AE Index Poll September 2024, Diamond October 2024 Solicitations, AE Format Out of Print Sales September 2024, and reviews of Chris Samnee’s Black Widow Artist’s Edition and Sp…
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Author Markus Zusak on art; the immersive, mysterious work of Angelica Mesiti; the art of poetry; a ruinous studio visit
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Curator and art writer Micheal Do is sitting in for Daniel Browning for the next five weeks. Author Markus Zuzak takes us back to 2005, to a wintery day in Vienna where an artwork by a little known German/Austrian painter Werner Berg found and transported him. Micheal and Markus discuss art, writing and memoir - his latest book is Three Wild Dogs a…
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502: Justin Haugen: Is Commercial Photography Your Next Break?
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Justin Haugen, a seasoned ex wedding photographer turned commercial and corporate photographer known for his expertise in commercial, and creative portraiture. Justin emphasizes the critical role of understanding and observing light in various situations and mastering flash photography, even if you typica…
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Alma Ramsey-Hosking (1907-1993), Two Watchers on a Staircase, c.1960s
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wo Watchers on a Staircase, c.1960s Cement fondu and metal Given by Sarah Hosking, 2019 Alma Ramsey-Hosking studied at the Royal College of Art in London during the 1920s and later moved to Warwickshire where she and her husband, the artist Richard ‘Dick’ Hosking, contributed to the creative boom that blossomed in the county during the post-war yea…
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David Teniers The Younger (1610-1690), The Temptation of St Anthony, c.1640-1660
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The Temptation of St Anthony, c.1640-1660 Oil on panel Bequeathed by Mr. George Watson through the Art Fund, 2015 This painting was bequeathed, along with other Dutch Golden Age works, by George Watson (1927-2013) who was a Professor of English at Cambridge University. The story of the temptation of St Anthony has its roots in the medieval period. …
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Lucy Kemp Welch, Old Grey Mare with her Foal
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Old Grey Mare with her Foal, date unknown Oil on card Purchased, 2009 Kemp-Welch is known for her paintings of animals, especially horses. As an illustrator she brought to life Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty – the Autobiography of a Horse and her skill and commitment to her subject resulted in her being elected the first president of the Society of Ani…
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Dorothy Annan (1900-1983), Sketch for Leamington Life, c. 1940
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Sketch for Leamingtonian Life, c. 1940 Gouache on hardboard Given by Sebastian Tennant, 2021 Leamington Spa was one of the main bases for camouflage research during the Second World War and during the 1990s Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum began acquiring items relating to the work of camouflage staff. During the Second World War, communal feedi…
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Untitled, 2003 Painted steel Given by the Friends of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum (FLAG), 2019 When Terry Frost died, he was working on a commission for a large-scale sculpture for the new University Hospital of Coventry & Warwickshire, due to open in 2006. The financial implications were complicated and unfortunately this commission did not…
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John Bridgeman (1916-2004), Manipulator, c.1950
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Manipulator, c.1950 Bronze Given by Jane Bridgeman and M.A. Michael, 2024 The sculptor John Bridgeman studied at the Colchester School of Art and the Royal College of Art. His studies were interrupted by the Second World War. A conscientious objector, Bridgeman worked for the Civil Defence Service rescuing people bombed during the Blitz. Bridgeman …
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Made about 1991 Given by Janet Alty in 1999 This is one of nine protest banners acquired in January 1999 as the Art Gallery & Museum team were preparing the new displays at the Royal Pump Rooms. It was made by children in protest to the Gulf War (1990-91). Due to its size, it is difficult to display often. It is still important to have it in the co…
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Photograph of Christine Daly at the Cubbington Carnival in 1958
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Given by Christine Daly in 2010 The year before this photograph was taken Christine Daly contracted Polio. She spent several weeks in Warwick Hospital and also received hydrotherapy treatment at the Royal Pump Rooms. Christine shared her experience of being ill and the treatment she received with us in a recorded oral history interview. She also do…
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Made by Josiah Williams & Co., 1925 Purchased in 2002 Jennifer Chimes won the Miss Great Britain beauty contest in 1955, when she was aged 22. She went on to be a runner up in the Miss World competition and returned to Leamington a celebrity. Today, beauty pageants are considered by some to be sexist and an outdated form of entertainment. How can w…
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Made by Automotive Products about 1990 Given by John Hughes in 2007 This item was collected in the lead up to an exhibition about local working life, which ran in 2008. Temporary exhibitions often provide a focus for collecting activities and enable us to fill gaps in the collection. A big gap that we’re aware of is material relating to the lives o…
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Made in the mid-20th century Given by Christopher Southorn in 2009 These are part of a group of 101 shoes, tools and accessories from Southorn’s shoemakers. The shop on the Parade was a mainstay of Leamington’s retail offer for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. During this time, the offer evolved, from providing handmade riding boots, to selling…
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Made in the late 20th century Given by Mr and Mrs Mokrzycki in 2000 This is one of just a small number of objects we have in the collection representing the local Polish community. Jan and Magdelena Mokrzycki came to England after being displaced due to the Nazi and Soviet invasions of Poland. They met and married in London before settling in Kenil…
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Made by 2005 Given by Jason Cadden in 2014 Jason Cadden was manager of Leamington FC from 2000 to 2009. His first signing was Josh Blake, who would become the club’s leading goal-scorer. Together the pair contributed to a period of great success for the Brakes, which saw them achieve five promotions and four league titles. During the 2005/06 season…
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Carved marble, made in the 19th century Purchased in 2016 The Aylesford Well basin is one of the few items we have from the early days of the spa. It is only by chance that it survived. Local man Pavel Hodac noticed the basin sitting on top of the rubble pile when the Aylesford well house was demolished in 1960. He asked the demolition workers what…
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Catherine Yass (b. 1963), Baden Baden: Bewegungsbad N135a, 1998
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Baden Baden: Bewegungsbad N135a, 1998 Photographic transparency and lightbox Purchased, 2000 Yass was born in London and studied at the Slade School of Art, Goldsmiths College and in Berlin. Her distinctive hyper-real photographic style evolved accidentally when a colour film loaded incorrectly and was processed as a negative. In combining a positi…
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Bridget Riley (b. 1931) Drawing R1001, 1971
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Drawing R1001, 1971 Gouache and pencil on paper and hardboard Given by the Contemporary Art Society, 2000, in memory of Nancy Balfour, OBE Bridget Riley was an icon of British art in the 1960s. She was a key member of the Op Art movement, which was concerned with evoking sensations of movement and had roots in the earlier twentieth century artistic…
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