Art Matters

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Music Theory, Maths and Elevating Visual Art ft. Peter Vergo – Episode 39 Aug 13, 2019

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Art historian Peter Vergo explains how music theory and mathematical ratios inspired artists for centuries as they aspired to elevate the status of visual art. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-music-theory-maths-and-elevating-visual-art

The Art of Stamp Design ft. Paul Skinner and Antonio Acala – Episode 38 Jul 30, 2019

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This episode explores the history of stamps and the stamp design process, featuring guests Paul Skinner, Lead Curator for Philatelic Collections at the British Library, and Antonio Acala, Art Director for the U. S. Postal Service. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-art-of-stamp-design

The Story of Emoji 🙃 ft. Paul Galloway – Episode 37 Jul 17, 2019

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Architecture & Design Collection Specialist at the MoMA Paul Galloway talks us through the history of emoji and how the Museum of Modern Art came to add them to their design collection. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-story-of-emoji

Decoding Astrology in Art ft. Klemens Ludwig – Episode 36 Jun 17, 2019

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We speak to Klemens Ludwig, astrologer and author of the book 'Astrology in Art', about the long history of astrology and how artists have engaged with the signs and symbols of the zodiac. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-decoding-astrology-in-art

Let's Talk About Erotic Art ft. Dr Alyce Mahon – Episode 35 Jun 04, 2019

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Curator and author of the book 'Eroticism & Art' Dr Alyce Mahon discusses the subject of eroticism in western art. We find out how to look beyond iconography like nude figures to find ideas around sexuality and love. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-lets-talk-about-erotic-art

Artists of Classic Ladybird Books ft. Helen Day – Episode 34 May 21, 2019

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Uncover the stories of the artists behind classic Ladybirds Books children's readers like 'Peter and Jane', and find out how the First and Second World Wars influenced the development of the publishing house. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-artists-of-classic-ladybird-books

The Magic of Fairy Tales in Art ft. Dr Michael Newton – Episode 33 May 07, 2019

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Dr Michael Newton to guides us through the magical world of fairy tales so we can explore how the stories have inspired artists and writers since the seventeenth century.

An Introduction to the Camp Aesthetic ft. Zorian Clayton – Episode 32 Apr 23, 2019

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Ahead of the 2019 Met Gala themed on 'camp', curator Zorian Clayton helps explain the origins of the camp aesthetic, how it's developed and where to look for it within fine art. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-an-introduction-to-the-camp-aesthetic

Talking Art with Russell Tovey – Episode 31 Apr 09, 2019

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We sit down for chat with actor and art collector Russell Tovey. Surrounded by some of the beautiful pieces in his collection, we discussed his ever-growing passion for art, the new 'Talk Art' podcast, which artist he’d love to paint his portrait and, of course, his gorgeous French bulldog Rocky, who’s a star in his own right. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-talking-art-with-russell-tovey

How Blind and Partially Sighted People Engage with Visual Art ft. VocalEyes – Episode 30 Mar 26, 2019

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We speak to Anna Fineman and Sally Booth from the charity VocalEyes to learn about how blind and partially sighted people engage with visual art materials and institutions. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-how-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-engage-with-visual-art

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