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Joe Marler's Things People DoAbout Art: Why did a banana taped to a wall cost $6.2 million?If you could hang a podcast in The Louvre, then this might just be that podcast. Why did a banana taped to a wall cost $6.2 million? What is the point of the Mona Lisa? What actually is 'art'? These are some of the many questions that we put to Dr. James Hicks, who is art historian and one of the most knowledgable people we've ever met. This episode makes us to some unexpected places (Tracey Emin's Bed meets Joe Marler anyone?) and we're very much here for it.To sign up for one of...2024-12-041h 03
Start Art HistoryLara Julian InterviewIn this episode I visit the studio of London painter Lara Julian. We talk inspiration, practice and the business of making art. Lara is one of my favourite painters - enjoy!
2022-07-1531 minStart Art HistoryMasterpiece Live - John Makepeace OBEIn this final instalment of Masterpiece Live I speak with the iconic furniture maker John Makepeace OBE. John shares his unrivalled insight into the meaning and value of everything from chairs to the future history of objects, via wood, craft and conservation. If you love the things you own, this episode is for you!
2022-07-0732 minStart Art HistoryMasterpiece Live - Lady CarnarvonIn this second instalment of Masterpiece Live from the art fair I have the honour of interviewing Lady Carnarvon of Highclere Castle. We discuss collecting, living with art, the legacy of of the 1922 King Tutankhamun discovery and even Downton Abbey!
2022-07-0746 minStart Art HistoryMasterpiece Live - Zavier EllisIn this instalment of Masterpiece Live from the legendary London art fair I chat with the irrepressible Zavier Ellis of Charlie Smith London about curation, creativity and the art market.
2022-07-0737 minStart Art HistoryRaphael at the National Gallery with Dr Richard StempThis week we chat with the actor, art historian, author and educator Dr Richard Stemp about the outstanding Raphael exhibition at the National Gallery. We discuss technique, the importance of biography and legacy - this is an episode for those who love the perfection of the high renaissance!
2022-06-2339 minStart Art HistoryThe Real Story - Picasso’s Three Dancers (1925)In this first instalment of The Real Story I will look at the myth and reality of Picasso's Surrealist masterpiece. Perhaps the artist tells us more than he intended to with this image of frenzy and passion...
2022-06-1613 minStart Art HistoryArt on Film - Loving Vincent (2017) with Dr Caroline RuddellIf you love Vincent, Sunflowers or unappreciated genius, this is the episode for you! In this instalment of Art on Film I speak with Dr Caroline Ruddell about the experimental animation of the 2017 van Gogh biopic. We try to separate fact from fiction and work out why the artist's voice is curiously absent from this beautiful yet flawed film.
2022-06-0940 minStart Art HistoryQueer Britain with Dan VoIn this week's episode I speak with Dan Vo from the brand new Queer Britain museum in London. We are talking about art, life and how much joy is to be found in finding our tribes and celebrating our own special weirdness. Enjoy!
2022-05-2825 minStart Art HistorySickert at Tate Britain - with FrankWasserIn this episode artist and educator Frank Wasser explores the outstanding new exhibition at Tate Britain on the painter Walter Sickert.
2022-05-1935 minStart Art HistoryMasterpiece Art Fair with Laura ArcherWelcome to the new season of Start Art History! In this episode we will discuss art fairs with Masterpiece's Laura Archer. It is good to be back!
2022-05-1135 minStart Art HistoryCOVID Quarantine and ArtIn this episode Jay discusses surviving COVID quarantine with art. Stay safe out there!
2022-02-0409 minStart Art HistoryHow to Get a Gallery Job - Luke Smith InterviewIn this episode I interview Luke Smith from Tate about how to get a job in a gallery and what it is like to work day-to-day there.
2022-01-2533 minStart Art HistoryBen Street Interview - How to Enjoy ArtIn this episode I interview art historian and writer Ben Street, author of the new book How to Enjoy Art.
2022-01-2135 minStart Art HistoryArt on Film - Love is the Devil [Francis Bacon](1998) with Dr Caroline RuddellIn this edition of Art on Film, Dr Ruddell and Dr Hicks discuss the brilliant 1998 Francis Bacon biopic Love is the Devil in honour of the upcoming Royal Academy exhibition Francis Bacon: Man and Beast.
2022-01-1640 minStart Art HistoryNFTs with Matt CoureyIn this episode Dr Jay Hicks gets to grips with the NFT phenomenon with COO Matt Courey. Is the hype to be believed?
2022-01-1642 minStart Art HistoryChris Ofili and BLM - Black Lives MatterIn this episode Dr Jay Hicks discusses Chris Ofili's brilliant painting No Woman, No Cry in the context of the BLM movement.
2022-01-1620 minStart Art HistoryArt on Film - Basquiat (1996) with Dr Caroline Ruddellin the first of a series of episodes, Dr Caroline Ruddell (Reader in Film and Television, Brunel University) and I will unpack the Basquiat 1996 artist biopic in order to separate fact from fiction.
2022-01-1551 minStart Art HistoryIntroduction - welcome!Welcome to Start Art History! On this show Dr Jay Hicks and guests will discuss art, history and everything in between from old masters to NFTs.
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