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Actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament host Talk Art, a podcast dedicated to the world of art featuring exclusive interviews with leading artists, curators & gallerists, and even occasionally their talented friends from other industries like acting, music and journalism. Listen in to explore the magic of art and why it connects us all in such fantastic ways. Follow the official Instagram... more

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Robert meets artist Ty Locke to explore his sculpture and installations that investigate family, memory, class and coming of age.

Ty Locke's work blends accessibility, wit and sexuality to respond to his position in the world. He is interested in t... more

Robert meets Dr RĂłisĂ­n Tapponi to discuss her decadent debut novel Scene City, an insider's tale of hedonism and identity amid the London art world.

The effervescent first novel from film programmer and writer RĂłisĂ­n Tapponi, Scene City follows art ... more

Robert meets Christian Levett, a British collector, philanthropist, and former investment fund manager. He is the founder of FAMM (Female Artists of Mougins Museum)(opens in a new tab), the first museum in the world outside of the USA to hold a perma... more

Robert meets Harold Offeh, an artist working in a range of media including performance, video, photography, learning and social arts practice. Offeh is interested in the space created by the inhabiting or embodying of histories. He employs humour as ... more

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Recent Guests

RĂłisĂ­n Tapponi
Novelist, film programmer, curator and founder of Shasha Movies
Shasha Movies
Episode: RĂłisĂ­n Tapponi
Christian Levett
British art collector, philanthropist and founder of FAMM
FAMM
Episode: Christian Levett (FAMM Mougins)
Harold Offeh
Artist working across performance, video, photography, learning and social arts practice
Royal College of Art
Episode: Harold Offeh
Emii Alrai
Artist featured in the episode, current show Lures at Carl Freedman Gallery
Artist, Carl Freedman Gallery
Episode: Emii Alrai
Johnny Marr
Musician, former The Smiths
Johnny Marr (solo artist)
Episode: Johnny Marr
Lewis Hammond
Painter featured in The Hepworth Wakefield show Crystal in the Shade
Painter represented by Arcadia Missa (galleries mentioned)
Episode: Lewis Hammond
Lykke Li
Musician and artist known for immersive visuals and storytelling
Music
Episode: Lykke Li
Eileen Cooper
Painter and draughtsman known for figurative works, drawings, and cross-disciplinary practice
RA member, artist
Episode: Eileen Cooper
Raymond Antrobus
Poet, writer, and author of The Quiet Ear
Author; poet
Episode: Raymond Antrobus

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Robert Diament
Host of Talk Art

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Firing up my creativity

    This podcast is wonderful.

    So engaging and inspiring.

    Introducing me to so many new artists and getting my creative blood flowing.

    Thank you x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renniks1984
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Talk About Talk Art

    I absolutely Adore this show


    I used to find driving for 40 minutes to various places a bind, but now I look forward to it because I’ve got Robert & Russell ( or sometimes just one of the two) to accompany me on the journey.

    This is a super-bright, highly intelligent, curious and exciting podcast. I find that it vastly informs my own work
 the variety of guests with their different practices and bents is always inspiring and amazing for filling in the gaps, you didn’t know you had !

    The boys ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiPainterđŸ‘©â€đŸŽš
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • KAWS

    KAWS interview - KAWS has got to be the most insipid maker of stuff that is most definitely not art - but extremely mediocre design . As one eminent voice in art criticism said it’s ‘art’ for people who don’t like art.

    Such mediocre producers of ‘stuff’ often cite Warhol as an inspiration - it goes without saying, such an uncritical maker aside from the obvious business angle hasn’t the faintest idea of what Warhol was about

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ukele Bob
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Do the Research

    If you’re planning to interview a podcast guest, it might be a good idea to ask Chat GPT for a bio beforehand. It takes 2 minutes. Russell’s question to Alison Goldfrapp of, “Who’s Will Gregory?” was embarrassing, but Alison handled it like a pro. And then, “Who’s Tricky?” Do better!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dixie Fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    Such engaging interviews. Ive learnt so much from you both. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ozduchess
    Australiaa year ago

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RĂłisĂ­n Tapponi
Q: Why is a book so powerful?
Tapponi says a published book becomes a physical object that no longer feels like the author's possession. It can reach strangers in distant places and help people in creative industries who feel like outsiders feel seen.
RĂłisĂ­n Tapponi
Q: Why did you want to have the London art world be the structure for the book?
Tapponi says the novel grew from notes she took while entering an unfamiliar art-world environment, recording nights out and trying to understand her first close encounter with extreme material wealth.
Christian Levett (FAMM Mougins)
Q: How do you feel about your position as a kind of ally to women or in terms of being feminist or advocating within the art world around the globe?
Levett says his initial motivation was to collect important modern art that was more accessible by women artists, then support research and bring overlooked artists back into view. He says that work has also led him to engage with the gender imbalance in art history.
Christian Levett (FAMM Mougins)
Q: Have you found that useful?
Levett says his experience researching provenance in antiquities and older art has helped him investigate women artists, uncover new provenance details and make discoveries through archival research.
Harold Offeh
Q: How important is humour in your work?
Offeh sees humour as an enabling tool for audience engagement, with forms such as absurdity, slapstick and irony making room for complexity, sadness and darker ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talk Art

What is Talk Art about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful art-focused show featuring intimate conversations with leading figures across contemporary art, photography, film, and music, anchored by two enthusiastic hosts who blend curiosity with insider accessibility. Episodes frequently explore careers, artistic practice, and the intersecting worlds of galleries, fairs, and regional art scenes, with Margate and other cultural hubs providing a recurring backdrop. The format often includes deep dives into a guest's process, collaborative networks, and the cultural implications of art, making it a valuable listen for artists, curators, gallery professionals, and art enthusiasts seeking context, inspiration, and practical anecdotes from established and emerging practitioners. A notable str... more

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1. RĂłisĂ­n Tapponi
2. Christian Levett
3. Harold Offeh
4. Emii Alrai
5. Johnny Marr
6. Lewis Hammond
7. Lykke Li
8. Eileen Cooper

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