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Forgotten Women Artists ft. Zing Tsjeng – Episode 29 Mar 12, 2019

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This week we speak to Zing Tsjeng, UK editor for Broadly and author of the 'Forgotten Women' series, about how women's contributions can get lost in history and discuss some brilliant women artists you may not have heard of. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-forgotten-women-artists

Rediscovering Colour in Classical Sculptures ft. Cecilie Brøns – Episode 28 Feb 26, 2019

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Step into the Technicolour world of polychromy as we speak to Cecilie Brøns, Senior Researcher at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, about colour classical sculptures from Ancient Greece and Rome.

Art on the Underground ft. Eleanor Pinfield – Episode 27 Feb 12, 2019

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We speak to Head of Art on the Underground, Eleanor Pinfield, to find out the long history of the Tube's collaborations with artists and see what has the team 'on edge' in 2019. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-art-on-the-underground

The History of Paint by Number ft. William L. Bird, Jr. – Episode 26 Jan 29, 2019

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Time travel back to the 1950s with us as we look into the history of the paint by number craze with our guest, William L. Bird, Jr. Find out how the art hobby became so popular, inspiring artists like Warhol and Damien Hirst. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-history-of-paint-by-number

The Pre-Raphaelites’ Relationship with Science ft. Dr John Holmes – Episode 25 Jan 15, 2019

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We speak to John Holmes about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's use of scientific methods in their art practice. What was the extent of their relationship with science, and how can we see their work in a new context if we re-examine it through this lens? https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-the-pre-raphaelites-relationship-with-science

Weird, Dark and Wonderful Victorian Christmas Cards ft. Greg Jenner – Episode 24 Dec 11, 2018

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We speak to author and Historical Consultant for the award-winning BBC series 'Horrible Histories', Greg Jenner about weird and wonderful Christmas cards from the Victorian era. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-weird-dark-and-wonderful-victorian-christmas-cards

Lost Art, Forgeries and the Theft of the ‘Mona Lisa’ ft. Dr Noah Charney – Episode 23 Dec 04, 2018

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We speak to art crime specialist Noah Charney on lost art, stolen paintings and why art crimes are the third highest grossing criminal trade behind drug and arms dealing. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-lost-art-forgeries-and-the-theft-of-the-mona-lisa

Artists as Book Illustrators ft. Jaleen Grove – Episode 22 Nov 13, 2018

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We speak to Jaleen Grove – artist and researcher in the history of illustration – about fine artists who've illustrated books, and why there's historically been a distinction been artists and illustrators. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-artists-as-book-illustrators

How Alfred Hitchcock Created Artful Suspense ft. Joel Gunz – Episode 21 Oct 30, 2018

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We chat with writer and self-proclaimed Alfred Hitchcock geek, Joel Gunz, about Alfred Hitchcock’s deep love of art and the ways the director worked with artists to incorporate fine art references in his iconic films. https://artuk.org/discover/stories/art-matters-podcast-how-alfred-hitchcock-created-artful-suspense

Black Women Artists and #blackgirlmagic ft. Bee Tajudeen and Rosa Uddoh – Episode 20 Oct 16, 2018

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We speak with curator Bee Tajudeen and artist Rosa Uddoh about what #blackgirlmagic means and what it means to be a black woman working in art.

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