Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cast

A new podcast from The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

Go behind the scenes at London’s prestigious gallery and specialist arts university The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

The first season of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cast was produced by novel for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies in 2022. Thanks to our producers, Harry Cooke and Claire Crofton and executive producer, Jo Wheeler.

In 2024 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cast showcases unique conversations between artists and thinkers, produced with the support of the Research Forum.

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S2 Episode 1: Claudette Johnson MBE in conversation with artist Chantal Joffe RA and Professor Dorothy Price FBA

This episode Ìýcaptures a conversation between Claudette Johnson MBE, artist Chantal Joffe RA and Professor Dorothy Price FBA recorded during the recent five-star exhibition Claudette Johnson: Presence at The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery (29 Sep 2023 – 14 Jan 2024).

Claudette Johnson in conversation with Chantal Joffe and Dorothy Price

S1 Episode 1: Relaunching The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery

In this episode we discuss the relaunch of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery following its ambitious transformation to make our world-class artworks, research and teaching accessible to even more people. Guests include Barnaby Wright, Deputy Head of The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery and Daniel Katz Curator of 20th Century Art; Karen Serres, Curator of Paintings and Chris Watson Co-director of our appointed architects Witherford Watson Mann.

Photo of man looking at Van Gogh paintings Photo: Fergus Carmichael

S1 Episode 2: Conservation at The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ: Rediscovering Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Trinity Altarpiece’

In this episode we are joined by Chief Conservator at The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Graeme Barraclough and Reader in Italian Renaissance Art, 1400-1500, Dr Scott Nethersole to discuss the revelations, the discoveries, the hidden imprints of Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Trinity Altarpiece’Ìýrevealed through its recent conservation, and technical and scientific examination at The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Trinity Altarpiece’ newly restored and hung in The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery. Photograph by David Levene. 5/11/21

S1 Episode 3: Learning at The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ: Jeremy Deller and our Young Peoples Programme: Reworking Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère

In this episode we are joined by our Head of Learning and Young People’s Programme Manager Helen Higgins and Turner Prize winning artist and alumnus Jeremy Deller to learn more about a recent project to rethink Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère.

A woman standing behind a bar facing straight ahead. Édouard Manet (1832-1883), A Bar at the Folies-Bergère (1882), The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, London (Samuel Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Trust) © The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

S1 Episode 4: Illuminating Objects: Decorative Arts in the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Collection

In this episode we are joined by Alexandra Gerstein, McQueens Curator of Sculpture and Decorative Arts at The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and artist Sophie-Nicole Dodds to discuss the most recent Illuminating Objects internship, as well as touring The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery highlights.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cast is produced by novel for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Thanks to our producers, Harry Cooke and Claire Crofton and executive producer, Jo Wheeler, and a special thanks to Julie Rose Bower.

The Bloomsbury Room at The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery The Bloomsbury Room at The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery

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