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A brush with..., sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, is a podcast by The Art Newspaper that features in-depth conversations with leading international artists. Host Ben Luke asks the questions you've always wanted to: who are the artists, historical and contemporary, they most admire? Which are the museums they return to? What are the books, music and other media that most inspire them? What do they ... more

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Sung Tieu talks to Ben Luke about her influences—from writers to film-makers, and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Tieu’s work uses her own personal history to explore various conditions in co... more

George Shaw talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. Shaw, who was born in 1966 in Coventry, UK, makes paintings and drawings that... more

Gabriel Orozco talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. You can also watch this conversation as a video on the YouTube channels of... more

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Cecilia Vicuña talks to Ben Luke about her influences—from writers to musicians, and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Born in 1948 in Santiago, Chile, Vicuña is both a poet and a visual artist... more

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Recent Guests

Sung Tieu
Artist whose work explores migration, labour, capitalism and post-colonial life
Episode: A brush with... Sung Tieu
George Shaw
Artist known for paintings and drawings of Tile Hill, made using photographs and enamel paint
Episode: A brush with... George Shaw
Gabriel Orozco
Mexican artist known for work spanning sculpture, photography, painting and installation
Episode: A brush with... Gabriel Orozco
Cecilia Vicuña
Artist and poet, known for installations, painting, and language-based work
Independent artist
Episode: A brush with… Cecilia Vicuña
Sunil Gupta
Photographer and artist working on themes of queer identity, migration and race
Independent artist
Episode: A brush with... Sunil Gupta
Richard Tuttle
Artist discussed in depth; guest of the episode
Artist (independent)
Episode: A brush with... Richard Tuttle
Dawoud Bey
Photographer and artist discussed in-depth
Independent artist/Photographer
Episode: A brush with... Dawoud Bey
Katharina Grosse
Leading international artist discussed in-depth
Artist
Episode: A brush with... Katharina Grosse
Pio Abad
Artist
Artist
Episode: A brush with... Pio Abad

Host

Ben Luke
Art journalist and interviewer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 592 ratings
  • Decent depth

    I’ve been searching for a podcast just like this! One small point; I do wish the episode summary text offered some context about each guest’s discipline (e.g. photography, choreography, painting), so I know which episodes are most relevant for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndrewGifford
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Positive and detailed interviews.

    I highly recommend these informative, insightful and detailed explorations into the creative process’ of extraordinary artists of our time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rowanhullart
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • A Brush With

    As I sit doing the mundane prep for works I love to hear of others creative influences. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizzielistens
    Australiaa year ago
  • mind-opened conversations

    Very interesting review of contemporary arts by engaging artists to share individuality-based approach to creating work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    circartian
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fascinating

    Reasuringly constant ; revealing the underbelly of contempory intimate artistique motivation. Radiophonies voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dettie Flynn
    France2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise Ben Luke's informed, attentive interviewing and thoughtful follow-up questions.
Listeners find the discussions inspiring, intellectually engaging and useful for their own creative work.
Some listeners would welcome more emerging artists and clearer episode summaries identifying each guest's discipline.
The conversations are described as detailed, insightful and revealing of artists' creative processes and influences.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#21
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#4
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#15
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
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#77
United Kingdom/Arts
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#12
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
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#20
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A brush with... Sung Tieu
Q: Which cultural experience changed the way you see the world?
Tieu recalls visiting Baalbek in Lebanon during a period of political instability. Encountering ancient ruins alongside present-day conflict, hearing drones and considering the site's place in the region left a lasting impression.
A brush with... Sung Tieu
Q: Does autobiography provide an entry point into any given context or site for your work?
Tieu says it depends on the work. Her practice once included both autobiographical and unrelated strands, but in recent years she has focused more on how the personal and political meet and on the difficulty of fully knowing the structures that shape people.
A brush with... Gabriel Orozco
Q: What is art for?
Orozco says art can turn ordinary activities into something poetic, metaphorical or communicative. Art exists in public life, where it must function, connect with people and continue to perform in society.
A brush with... Gabriel Orozco
Q: Was it intentional as you developed your practice to riff on existing works, to forge new ones?
Orozco says his lifelong interest in inventing games informs his practice. He often treats exhibition spaces as landscapes or game boards, connecting works across time rather than viewing artistic development as linear.
A brush with... George Shaw
Q: What is art for?
Shaw wants art to do the impossible: cheat death, travel through time and tell the truth.

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Long-form interviews with internationally recognised artists explore the experiences, ideas and influences behind their work. Art journalist Ben Luke asks about studio routines, materials, formative encounters, admired artists and the purpose of art, giving guests room to describe how their practices develop across painting, photography, sculpture, performance and other media. Conversations connect personal histories and creative decisions with wider questions of memory, identity, politics, place and public life. Guests range from established contemporary artists to multidisciplinary practitioners, and discussions often bring in literature, music, film, art history and museums alongside close attention to individual works. The thoughtful, r... more

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2. George Shaw
3. Gabriel Orozco
4. Cecilia Vicuña
5. Sunil Gupta
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7. Dawoud Bey
8. Katharina Grosse

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