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The Lives Of The Artists

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Portrait Painting
Venice
Philip Guston
London
John Singer Sargent
Oil Painting
Titian
Ralph Steadman
Prehistoric Art
Frank Frazetta
Francisco Goya
Lucian Freud
Hieronymus Bosch
Medici
Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi Da
Tintoretto
Caravaggio
Rome
Talgarth Road Studios
Paris

A podcast exploring the lives of the artists and the world of art.

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Sylvie Barbier is a passionate ritual artist part of the Second Renaissance art collective, magazine and co-founder of Life Itself organisation. As a storied performance artist her works touch on themes around birth and death, impermanence, mysticism... more

Born in 1909 in Dublin, rejected by his father, drifting through Berlin and Paris as a young man, Francis Bacon transformed personal chaos into some of the most powerful paintings of the twentieth century. Inspired by Pablo Picasso, he created haunti... more

Jason Greene A.K.A. Freckle (born February 2, 1988) is an American actor and internet personality famously known by the moniker "Freckle." He rose to prominence for originating the breakout, genderfluid character Freckle in the cult-favorite YouTube ... more

Francisco Goya painted the Black Paintings late in his life after years of illness, deafness, war, political violence and personal isolation had left him deeply bitter and disturbed. Between 1819 and 1823, while living in a house outside Madrid calle... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Greene
American actor and internet personality known for Freckle, famous for Caleb Gallo and viral moments on American Idol
Freckle / Freckle character
Episode: #47. Jason Greene A.K.A. Freckle ~ American Actor & Internet Personality
Johno Verity
Filmmaker and social media storyteller known for dawn-time London videos
Episode: #44. Johno Verity ~ The Man In The Pink Hat Riding His Bike At Dawn
Susie Hodge
Bestselling author and art historian
Episode: #43. Susie Hodge ~ Bestselling Author & Art Historian
Joseph Bucklow
Landscape painter and guest on the show
Episode: #40. Joseph Bucklow ~ Neo Romantic Landscape Painter
Geordie Greig
Author of Breakfast With Lucian Freud
Book author
Episode: #39. Geordie Greig ~ Breakfast With Lucian Freud
David Henty
Art Forger
Episode: #37. David Henty ~ The World’s Number 1. Art Forger
Armando Cabba
Contemporary figurative and erotic artist based in Paris
Independent artist
Episode: #31. Armando Cabba ~ Contemporary Figurative & Erotic Artist Based In Paris
Paola Vojnovic
Art historian
Episode: #30. The Genius Of John Singer Sargent ~ Live With Art Historian Paola Vojnovic
Ben Street
World-leading expert on Philip Guston; art historian and educator
Episode: #29. Dr Ben Street ~ Worlds Leading Expert On The Life & Work Of Philip Guston

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Nick
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    Wonderful! Thoroughly enjoy listening to these fascinating conversations. I’ve always appreciated beautiful art, and discovering the lives behind the work makes it even more enriching. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
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    annachristinacr
    United States3 months ago

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Accessible yet rigorous—perfect for art lovers and students alike.
High-quality guests and insightful art-world context.
Engaging, thoughtful conversations with depth and personality.
Great syntheses of artist histories and studio life.

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#24. Andrew Graham-Dixon ~ Vermeer, A Life Lost And Found
Q: Can we talk about the view of Delft?
Graham-Dixon discusses the painting as more than a topographical depiction, explaining how the scene embodies a sense of peace that is achieved through a combination of technical brilliance and narrative ambiguity, inviting repeated looking.
#21. Erin Atlanta ~ Commissioning Editor For MyArtBroker, Art Historian & Influencer
Q: What role does social media play in discovering new artists?
Social media enables smaller creators to gain exposure outside traditional galleries, creating a punk ethos of doing it yourself and diversifying the art landscape beyond elite institutions.
#21. Erin Atlanta ~ Commissioning Editor For MyArtBroker, Art Historian & Influencer
Q: How has the accessibility of prints affected the art market?
Prints and editions offer lower price points and broader accessibility, which has driven their rise over the past decade and a half, supported by online platforms and market data.
#20. Tim Benson ~ Award Winning Portrait & Landscape Artist, Helping Fight Ebola
Q: How do you approach a sitter like Cliff or Adam Pearson, and what makes those collaborations work?
He explains the importance of a pre-existing relationship or mutual understanding, the balance between life sittings and studio work, and how his own painterly aims shape the final likeness rather than simply pleasing the sitter.
#20. Tim Benson ~ Award Winning Portrait & Landscape Artist, Helping Fight Ebola
Q: When did you first get into painting and what drew you to portraits in particular?
He reflects on early exposure to Rembrandt and a natural instinct toward painting, explaining how seeing powerful portraits sparked a lifelong drive to pursue portraiture while still exploring landscapes and other subjects.

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A thoughtful series that dives into the lives and practices of visual artists, historians, and culture-makers. Conversations center on biographical threads, artistic processes, and the cultural contexts that shaped iconic works, with episodes ranging from biographical portraits to explorations of specific movements, patrons, and rivalries. A notable strength is the blend of intimate storytelling with scholarly context, offering behind-the-scenes anecdotes, studio life, and debates about fame, authenticity, and the art world's dynamics. Listeners can expect rigorous, accessible discussions that appeal to art enthusiasts, students, and professionals seeking nuanced perspectives beyond surface-level art history.

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