Episodes

  • Frieze London & Frieze Masters - the low down: In conversation with Nathan Clements-Gillespie

    Frieze London & Frieze Masters - the low down: In conversation with Nathan Clements-Gillespie
    Oct 5 2022
    With Frieze London and Frieze Masters opening to the public this October, tune in this week as James chats with the fair's director, Nathan Clements-Gillespie. We discuss everything from the fair's rich history, exactly why Pace Gallery will be showing a life-size freezer (no pun intended) and how to make the most of the fair this time round. Plus, what role does an art fair have when it comes to sustainability? Frieze London & Masters: 12-16th October 2022 Tickets available from: https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-london-frieze-masters/tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Marina Abramović: Gates and Portals with Emma Ridgway

    Marina Abramović: Gates and Portals with Emma Ridgway
    Sep 21 2022
    With Marina Abramović: Gates and Portals opening this week at Modern Art Oxford, tune in as James chats with the exhibition's curator, Emma Ridgway. Find out more about Abramović's practice and hear about some of her most famous works (including walking the great wall of China or surrounding herself in a burning ring of fire,). We discuss what to expect from the exhibition opening this September. It's one not to miss! Exhibition on view: 24 September - 5 March 2023 Tickets available: https://www.modernartoxford.org.uk/whats-on/marina-abramovic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Soho House: The art inside everyone's favourite house with Sara Terzi

    Soho House: The art inside everyone's favourite house with Sara Terzi
    Sep 7 2022
    Tune in this week as James chats with Sara Terzi, Senior Collections Manager for Soho House. Find out how Soho House source's the artworks for each location, which works to look out for and how to buy your very own pieces to match those in your local house. Plus we discuss where to see the biggest collection of LGBT+ art on display in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Conversations with a collector: 30 minutes with Frank Cohen

    Conversations with a collector: 30 minutes with Frank Cohen
    Aug 24 2022
    Tune in this week as James chats with one of Britain's best-known art collectors, Frank Cohen. Dubbed 'the Saatchi of the North' and with a collection so big that only Charles Saatchi himself can top it, we discuss everything from how Frank and his wife, Cherryl, built their collection, what sparked his love of art and how one chance encounter at a dinner party led to taking over the walls of Fortnum and Mason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Ukrainian Art: In conversation with James Butterwick

    Ukrainian Art: In conversation with James Butterwick
    Aug 10 2022
    Tune in this week as James is joined by one of the leading experts on Ukrainian and Russian art, James Butterwick. We find out all about the history of art in Ukraine, why 'fake-busting' Ukrainian art has caused a riot and what we can do to support those affected by the ongoing crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • NFTs: Is the art world ready? In conversation with David Batchelor and Leyla Fakhr

    NFTs: Is the art world ready? In conversation with David Batchelor and Leyla Fakhr
    Jul 27 2022
    This week, we're joined by Scottish artist and writer, David Batchelor, and ex-Tate curator and Head of Programming at Verse, Leyla Fakhr. Join James as we discuss whether the art world is really ready for NFTs from 'traditional' big-name artists, whether NFTs will change the artist/gallery relationship and how Verse make buying NFTs as easy as placing an Amazon order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Art vs Architecture: In conversation with Rana Begum and Petter Culley

    Art vs Architecture: In conversation with Rana Begum and Petter Culley
    Jul 13 2022
    Tune in this week as James chats with London-based artist and Royal Academician, Rana Begum, and the architect behind her new home/studio (and the founder of Spatial Affairs), Petter Culley, to discuss the interplay of art and architecture, Rana's latest show at Pitzhanger, and how Peter spent 10 years delving into the detail to design Rana's new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • The Power of Language: In conversation with Saad Eddine Said

    The Power of Language: In conversation with Saad Eddine Said
    Jun 29 2022
    This week, James sits down with Saad Eddine Said, Artistic Director and CEO of Nottingham-based visual arts centre, The New Art Exchange. Tune in as they discuss whether we should be reconsidering what we really mean by 'good' art and how the power of rethinking language and co-creation can be used to encourage us to re-imagine and re-shape the way we experience diversity, arts and creativity within society.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins