Ministry of Arts Podcast

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Ep.208 Stacey Clare/East London Strippers Collective - Ministry of Arts Podcast Feb 09, 2023

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Stacey Clare founder of the East London Strippers Collective (@ethicalstripper)

Stacey Clare is a stripper, writer, activist, theatre performer and one of the co-founding members of the ELSC. Stacey has become known as the resident Gobbess of the collective, giving public talks, writing articles and generally shouting from the rooftops about sex workers’ rights. She is the author of upcoming book ‘The Ethical Stripper’ and one half of the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Ask A Stripper’, which she performs with her work wife and fellow stripper Gypsy Charms. Stacey travels up and down the country campaigning to support strippers and establish employment rights in the sex industry wherever she goes, as well making several media appearances including Good Morning Britain, and a TedX Talk.

Life Drawing with ELSC first launched in 2013 as a natural progression from the age-old practice of hiring professional harlots and hussies as models for art. Our class is fast paced and often involves high-octane aerial pole poses. We incorporate some more traditional life drawing with a couple 5, 10 and 15 minute poses. We also do an extremely popular part of the session where we get the model to get up-close and personal with 3 different artists for 5 minutes at a time. It is a nod to the “lap dance” and encourages a fun, mischievous mood throughout the class. All our models are strippers or ex-strippers. We welcome newcomers and veterans alike.

For more information on the East London Strippers Collective go to

https://www.eastlondonstripperscollective.com

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Quantus Gallery - MoA Bonus Episode 24 Feb 06, 2023

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to James Ryan, director and co-founder of Quantus Gallrery (@quantusgallery)

Quantus Gallery was a bold move by the founder James Ryan who already owns a successful art gallery.

Quantus is a cutting edge art gallery that is re-shaping the future of the art market through transparency and accessibility, for a new generation of art enthusiasts, collectors and investors.

Quantus Gallery, located in Shoreditch, is at the heart of one of London's most vibrant ecosystems, positioning itself at the centre of a diverse creative community. They house some of the world's most established street artists, nurture fresh talent, and provide our customers with art that is shaped by the most unique stories. Quantus Gallery brings their artists' stories to life through dynamic events such as monthly exhibition launch nights, exclusive documentary screenings, fashion networking events and regularly features on expert art market panels.

For more information on the work of Quantus Gallery https://www.quantusgallery.com

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Ep.207 Opake - Ministry of Arts Podcast Jan 29, 2023

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Opake(@Opake_lwi)

Since the age of thirteen, Ed Worley, AKA Opake, has been fascinated with graffiti art. He was instantly enchanted with the idea that anyone could create large-scale artworks for the public to see and access, for free. At first, Opake began experimenting with tagging and later developed his artworks into monumental murals, featuring both elements of calligraphy and illustrative images. Now, he is known for depicting cherished cartoon characters in new, exciting ways, such as a glitching Mickey Mouse, or Pink Panther, situated amongst a background of skulls. This unique style is self-described as the “disintegration of pop culture”, by Opake. A key theme in his work is ‘insanity’, after having dealt with drug-induced psychosis himself. He plays with the infamous definition of ‘insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.`, with the creative twist of subtly breaking the repetition of his characters, replicating his own story of overcoming addiction.

Having dealt with addiction for much of his life, Opake is now clean, sober, channelling this into his art. As he got better, he started to think about what addiction was to him. He realised that art could become his addiction, as he felt that it wasn’t just an illness but also, when used correctly, a gift: “In my opinion, anyone with those tendencies can easily abuse them, but if you harness that ability, it's incredible”. In addition to this, Opake also started utilising social media to gain a following around his art. He now boasts over 120K Instagram followers, and due to the connections he has made, his work has been exhibited internationally in countries such as Japan, Mexico and the United States.

For more information on the work of Opake go to

https://www.opake-art.com/

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Ep.206 Tanya Ling - Ministry of Arts Podcast Jan 19, 2023

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tanya Ling (@Tanya_Ling)

Tanya Ling is an artist, designer and fashion illustrator.

Ling studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London before working in Paris in the design studio of Christian Lacroix. On her return to London she started a contemporary art gallery with her husband William Ling called Bipasha Ghosh.

An exhibition of her own drawings (1996) in the studio of artist Gavin Turk on London's Charing Cross Road led to a commission from British Vogue and a subsequent career as a fashion illustrator. Ling has made work for many of the world's leading fashion publications and fashion businesses including Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Louis Vuitton and Selfridges.

In 2002 Ling launched her own ready-to-wear collection, which was featured in the windows of Henri Bendel on 5th Avenue, New York. In the following year British Vogue named her one of the most important trend-setters in Britain and The Observer Magazine announced her as their designer of the year. Her A/W 2003 collection was shown at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. She was appointed (2009) as the Creative Director of Veryta, a new Ready-to-Wear collection founded by Filippo Binaghi and Stefano Pilati to support the Veryta Foundation.

In 2011 over fifty of her drawings were acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In 2012 Ling started to concentrate solely on art, a group of her paintings and sculptures were acquired for the Murderme collection.

For more information on the work of Tanya Ling go to

https:/tanyaling.com/

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Ep.205 Jemima Sara - Ministry of Arts Podcast Jan 09, 2023

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jemima Sara (@JemimaSara)

Jemima Sara is a multidisciplinary artist who incorporates freedom of expression, everyday life and mental health into her practice.

Her work is inspired by the nitty-gritty of day-to-day. She reflects and reveals struggles of daily life to ignite conversations as a form of self-therapy or catharsis.

The artist's contemporary work, installations, commissions, products and collaborations have been exhibited in galleries, shops and public areas across the world. With collaborations ranging from perfume to women celebrating women. Jemima Sara enjoys bringing creativity and print to new places. She also works on a private commission basis.

JEMIMASARA is ready to take on new challenges, if you have an idea for a project, exhibition or commission, please do get in touch.

Her creative output has earned her clients such as Anthropologie, Terry De Havilland, Wolf and Badger and more. As well as often being featured in publications including The Evening Standard, GQ and Marie Claire amongst others.

For more information on the work of Jemima Sara go to

https://www.jemimasara.co.uk/

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Ep.204 Ministry of Arts Podcast 2022 Round-up Jan 02, 2023

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In this episode Gary Mansfield gives a round-up of the episodes of 2022, in a year that gave us Keithy Brymer Jones and his Great British Throw Down co-host Rich Miller, Camille Walala, kennardphillipps, Pure Evil, Gavin Turk, Kate Knight, Rankin, Charlotte Colbert & Jake Chapman, to name but a few.

What were your top 5 episodes of 2022?

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Ep.203 Hanna Benihoud - Ministry of Arts Podcast Dec 27, 2022

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Hanna Benihoud (@hanna_benihoud_studio)

Hanna Benihoud is an interdisciplinary design studio working between the worlds of art, architecture and design. She is passionate about working on exciting projects with a social conscience. She works on public art, wayfinding, illustration, animation, exhibition design and anything else she feels can tell a story and make a difference.

Her mission is to tell stories using empathy to engage and action to create. Her practice is centred around creating work that engages and builds community.

Often using the public realm as her canvas she makes work that is site specific, exploring the boundaries of where architecture ends and art begins.

For more information on the work of Hanna Benihoud go to

http://hannabenihoud.com/

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Ep.202 Alice Mara - Ministry of Arts Podcast Dec 19, 2022

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Alice Mara (@alicemaraceramics)

Alice has spent her career developing the relationship between form, function and decoration, and has an insatiable appetite for new challenges. She experimented with printing methods before perfecting the art of realising photography in three dimensions, a complex and painstaking process. Her previous work features the architecture of London, Brighton and Eastbourne, capturing the colour, culture and character of these places. Her ceramic pieces offer a narrative of the lives led in these towns which, through the subtle use of symbolism, hint at the emotional backdrop of the residents.

Alice views the hallmarks of a ‘great work of art’ as being well made, functional and conveying a message or aesthetic that provokes a pleasant reaction. The loss of her father from her family life has informed Alice’s latest work in bespoke ceramic houses, which she hopes will help crystallize other people’s precious memories of family and home.

“There is something so wonderful in watching the enjoyment of my clients as we prepare a ceramic home in secret, especially for their loved one.”

When she is not busy working in her studio, Alice loves to travel, and finds inspiration in foreign architecture and urban patterns. She is also a seasoned stand-up comedian - and not the only one with a degree in Ceramics (Johnny Vegas has one too). It’s no surprise that Alice’s clients always walk away with a smile on their face.

For more information on the work of Alice Mara go to

https://www.alicemara.com/

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Kunt and the Gang - MoA Bonus Episode 23 Dec 15, 2022

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Kunt from Kunt and the Gang (@kuntandthegang)

Kunt and the Gang is a British dark musical comedian from Basildon, Essex, who started performing in 2003. He is also known for founding the spin-off project The Kunts, whose songs entitled "Boris Johnson Is a Fucking Cunt" and "Boris Johnson Is Still a Fucking Cunt" both reached number five in the UK Singles Chart for Christmas 2020 and 2021.

Their 2022 Xmas hit is FUCK THE TORIES

To get a song called Fuck The T*ries to number 1 in the UK Christmas chart.

When is Fuck The T*ries released?

Friday 16th December. Sales close at midnight on 22nd Dec for the chart on Friday 23rd.

When can I hear it?

Really soon! We are just finishing the video and getting the remixes together.

What can I do to be most effective?

1. Sign up for the mailing list. We won't pester you lots, just with essential info. Social media algorithms stop you seeing our posts.

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3. DOWNLOAD - STREAM - SHARE

a. Download as many of the different versions as you can - each counts as 1 sale. (Links to follow soon)

b. Stream our carefully curated playlists on a premium streaming account. (Links to follow soon)

c. Keep sharing, commenting and spreading the word before and throughout the week of release on your socials and WhatsApp (try and include www.theconservatives.info every time you post).

We realise times are hard and not everyone will be able to afford to do everything so anything you can manage is greatly appreciated and does make a difference.

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Ep.201 Tim Allen - Ministry of Arts Podcast Dec 12, 2022

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tim Allen (@timallenshots)

"My work over the last six to seven years has attempted to draw together a number of disparate, sometimes contradictory, formal elements and subjects or themes that have all featured in my work over the last forty five years at different times. I hope that the paintings are more than the sum of their parts and that they can generate a broad response in whoever’s looking at them, emotionally and intellectually. I don’t want to limit this response by trying to define their ‘content’ too rigidly".

Born 1950 Manchester, bought up in Durham City. Education: University of Newcastle upon Tyne (68-72) and Goldsmiths (78-80).

Since 1968, has exhibited widely in the UK and Europe. Work in public and private collections, most recently in the Royal Academy Shows (2010/2011). Last major solo show in 2003 – From the Ferry – Dahl Gallery, Luxrn. Most recent (2014) show is Strukturen/Structures curated by Ivo Ringe and featuring eight UK and German painters at Kunsthalle Wilhelmshaven and the Exchange, Penzance. Currently showing in Black, a group show at Sylvia Wald Gallery, New York. Lives and works in London.

For more information on the work of Tim Allen go to

https://www.timallen.london/

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