Art Matters

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**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.

Latest Episodes:

An Introduction to Classical Mythology in Art ft. James Cahill – Episode 58 May 19, 2020

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Writer and classicist James Cahill gives an introduction to mythological themes in art.

Fashion from the Canvas to the Silver Screen ft. Raissa Bretaña – Episode 57 May 05, 2020

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Raissa Bretaña tells us how costume designers look to art history to inspire the fashions for films set across history.

The Beauty in Beasts ft. Giovanni Aloi – Episode 56 Apr 21, 2020

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We speak to Giovanni Aloi to discover why animals have inspired artists for thousands of years.

Presidential Portraits (Part 2) ft. Kim Sajet – Episode 55 Apr 07, 2020

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Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Kim Sajet discusses the origins of the gallery and presidential portraits. (Part 2)

Presidential Portraits (Part 1) ft. Kim Sajet – Episode 54 Mar 24, 2020

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Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Kim Sajet discusses the origins of the gallery and presidential portraits. (Part 1)

Demystifying Tarot Art ft. Rachel Pollack – Episode 53 Mar 10, 2020

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Tarot expert Rachel Pollack discusses the origins of tarot cards and how artists have engaged with tarot iconography since the 15th century.

How the Bank of England Design Banknotes ft. Sarah John, Jenni Adam and Debbie Marriott – Episode 52 Feb 25, 2020

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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.

Reflecting 'Madness' in Art ft. Anna Jamieson – Episode 51 Feb 11, 2020

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We speak to Anna Jamieson about early representations of mental illness in art and how this has developed over the centuries.

The Art of Disney Animation ft. Charles Solomon – Episode 50 Jan 28, 2020

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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.

The Vagina Museum and Vulvas in Art ft. Sarah Creed – Episode 49 Jan 14, 2020

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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.

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