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Ep.102 David Henty - Ministry of Arts Podcast Feb 15, 2021

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to David Henty (@davidhenty_art) “He has painted more Lowery’s that Lowery” David’s history as an artist started, appropriately enough, with a short stint in HM Prison for forgery in the mid-1990s. It was while serving the sentence that David was inspired to start painting after being seduced by the stories of the artists he’d study. Fascinated by their technical genius, he became more and more interested in attaining a level of expertise and being ‘connected’ to the very psyche of the artists. Before long he taught himself, through rigorous preparation and a wholly immersive research process, the art of copying and flawless reproduction. Wherever possible, even sourcing the same materials, pigments, brushes, canvases and boards staying true to the period. Today, David Henty is considered the best copyist artist in the world. His work is meticulously and lovingly recreated to the finest detail, having honed his craft over 25 years to now master the techniques and nuances of some of history’s most iconic artists, his work has fooled scientists and art critics alike, being practically indiscernible from originals of such artworks by Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, LS Lowry, Caravaggio, Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Jean Michel Basquiat, Rene Magritte, John Singer Sargent and the list goes on. For more information on David and his work go to www.davidhentyart.co.uk For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.101 Jo McLaughlin - Ministry of Arts Podcast Feb 08, 2021

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Jo McLaughlin (@josarthistory) Jo McLaughlin is an art historian, curator, writer and arts for all champion. She writes and presents on all topics art historical and presents the Jo's Art History Podcast. Her approach to the subject is entertaining and engaging, with an aim of bringing art history to audiences in a time where funding to the arts is being continuously cut. Jo believes stimulating art historical content should be available to everyone and feels that presenting and writing in a fun and relaxed way will help break down the traditional elitism around the subject, which so many often find off putting. Jo is incredibly passionate about this topic and is determined to change the long-standing idea that in order to study or enjoy the arts, you need a top education and be cut from a certain cloth. Her bubbly and energetic personality gives her take on art history a truly unique and engaging spin. The Jo's Art History Podcast is available to listen to now on itunes, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you listen your podcasts! Art is for all! For more information on the work of Koestler Arts go to www.koestlerarts.org.uk For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.100 Gary Mansfield - Ministry of Arts Podcast Jan 22, 2021

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Gary Mansfield (@MizogArt)

Gary Mansfield topped his listeners poll for which artist to have guest for the 100th episode. Gary then thought it fun to interview himself, unaware of the editing feat that that would entail.

For this strangest of strange episodes, Gary invited Gary along to his studio to have a [socially distanced] fun, honest and open chat about his amazing art journey as well as his day-to-day life.

Buckle up!!!

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Ep.99 Amy Beager - Ministry of Arts Podcast Jan 11, 2021

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Amy Beager (@amybeager) Amy Beager lives and works from her studio in Chelmsford, UK. Beager was selected as a winner for the Delphain Gallery open call 2020 and started exhibiting her work in London last year. Her painting ‘The Blue Room’ was recently on display at Saatchi Gallery as part of the group exhibition ‘Antisocial Isolation’ curated by Delphian Gallery. Beager's work was recently acquired by Soho House and has been placed in multiple private collections throughout Europe, Australia, USA, Taiwan and Canada. For more information on the work of Amy Beager go to www.amybeager.com For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.98 Taya De La Cruz - Ministry of Arts Podcast Dec 30, 2020

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Taya De La Cruz (@handwrittenart) Taya De La Cruz is an artist that is relatively new to the artworld. She painstakingly creates decorative artworks using handwritten micro-text. “Taya is a half-Spanish, half-Indian Londoner who was raised in sleepy southern Spain and educated in Gibraltar. She trained as an actress, and found her way into visual art organically.” For more information on Taya De La Cruz and her work go to www.handwrittenart.com For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.97 Dale Grimshaw - Ministry of Arts Podcast Dec 21, 2020

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Dale Grimshaw (@dale_grimshaw)

Dale Grimshaw was born in Lancashire, in the North of England. During a difficult childhood, his drawing and painting became extremely important to him. He developed his skills at college, firstly with an Art Foundation course at Blackburn College and later he studied fine art to degree level at Middlesex University in London.

Dale has a successful gallery career. He has had five solo shows in Signal Gallery, London and numerous group shows including those Berlin, Paris, New York, Stockholm and Rome. His shows have been widely recognised in the press and online. Articles written about have been published in The independent newspaper, Juxtapoz magazine and Art Of England Magazine.

More recently he has been devoting time to street murals and has been widely recognised as one of the most powerful and talented of street artists on that scene. Over the past five years he has been invited to festivals nationally and internationally as well as painting many iconic walls across London, where he lives.

Dale’s work is boldly figurative and is inspired by his strongly held humanitarian beliefs. However, this political message is always achieved by an emphasis on powerful direct emotions and a deep empathy for his subjects.

Dale continues to support the work of the Free West Papua campaign, which is opposed to the illegal occupation of West Papua by Indonesia.

For more information on Dale Grimshaw and his work go to http://www.dalegrimshaw.com/

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Ep.96 Eliza Hopewell - Ministry of Arts Podcast Dec 14, 2020

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Koestler Arts (@elizahopewell)

Often described as an unapologetic artist, Eliza Hopewell went from artistic business idea to successful artist in a matter of weeks.

An article in Vogue Magazine, on her [Matisse inspired] loose style of drawing and painting portraits on regular dinner plates, would have people queuing to place a commission.

Moving away from commissions, Eliza started to place more of her own identity into her work. Her paintings celebrated the female form, whilst mixing perfect quantities of humour and political stance, giving her work optimum mass appeal without diluting her message.

Painting plates has now become a rarity, as Eliza is experimenting with textile and furniture design and leaving her options open for what the future holds.

For more information on Eliza Hopewell and his work go to www.elizahopewell.uk

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Ep.95 Ben Moore/Art Below - Ministry of Arts Podcast Dec 07, 2020

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Ben Moore (@benmoore_curator) Ben Moore is a British art curator, entrepreneur and artist. He is the founder and curator of Art Below, a contemporary art organisation that places art in public spaces and has had shows in England, Germany, Japan and the United States. He is also the founder and curator of Art Wars, an exhibition of designs based on the Imperial Stormtrooper helmets from Star Wars. Moore founded Art Below in 2006 to present contemporary art on space traditionally used for advertising in London Underground stations, debuting as an exhibition of 20 artists across 20 stations, staged by Moore and his younger brother, Simon Moore. The collective has since grown into an annual display showcasing established and emerging artists, and has collaborated with charities, universities, government and art organisations, with an aim to display progressive and provocative artwork For more information on Ben Moore and his work go to www.benmoore.org.uk For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.94 Koestler Arts 2020 - Ministry of Arts Podcast Nov 30, 2020

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Ep.94 Koestler Arts 2020 - Ministry of Arts Podcast This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Koestler Arts (@KoestlerArts) Koestler Arts is the UK’s best-known prison arts charity. They encourage people in the criminal justice system to change their lives by participating in the arts. They share those artworks with the public, so people can witness this diverse range of voices, stories and talent. Koestler Artsinspire participation in the arts in the criminal justice system through Awards and Feedback, Mentoring, Sales, Exhibitions and Events. They increase public awareness of the potential of people in the criminal justice system through Exhibitions and Events, Publications and contributing to research. Their small team is based just outside HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs in west London. They partner with organisations across the UK to develop ambitious, innovative programmes that maximise resources and expertise. For more information on Koestler Arts and his work go to www.koestlerarts.org.uk For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.93 Margo McDaid - Ministry of Arts Podcast Nov 23, 2020

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This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Margo McDaid (@margoinmargate) Margo McDaid, known on Social Media as Margo in Margate, has accumulated quite a following thanks to her simple, yet extremely inviting and friendly portraits. Ten years after giving herself the task of creating a painting a day. Margo’s work now sells faster than she can make it. Primarily through the Craft website Etsy, but since the Summer of 2019, they have been a huge success in Martgate’s Turner Contemporary. Margo’s vintage style portraits are based on no-one, but appear to be everyone & anyone and her use of colour emits a joyful sense of optimism. For more information on Margo McDaid and his work go to www.etsy.com/uk/shop/margomcdaidart *Cover Photo courtesy of Hester van Overbeek @ hestershandmadehome For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com

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