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Waldy and Bendy’s Adventures in Art

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Art Restoration
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Katsushika Hokusai
Masterpieces
Horse
Tate Modern
Turner and Constable Exhibition
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Gothic Architecture
Contemporary Art
Mary Magdalene
Japanese Art
Saint Nicholas
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Tracey Emin
Rembrandt

Welcome to ‘Waldy and Bendy’s Adventures in Art’ – the podcast they couldn’t stop. I’m Waldy – otherwise known as Waldemar Januszczak, art critic of the Sunday Times – and with my co-host Bendor ‘Bendy’ Grosvenor, the celebrated art historian and TV presenter, we’re going to be looking at interesting things that are happening in art during the great lockdown.

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After a much needed break, Waldy & Bendy are back with an episode recorded live at Gloucester History Festival, talking about their favourite English Civil War paintings.

Thank you to Vicki Hopson and Sarah Smyth of Gloucester History Festival for p... more

Waldy and Bendy talks about the horses in the Stubbs exhibition at the National Gallery, and delves into how art has portrayed the devil.

See the show notes here: zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-6-episode-3-horses-and-devils/

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Waldy and Bendy discuss the devastating destruction in Iran, Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale, and Leonardo's Salvator Mundi. Bendy also tells Waldy of his adventures at TEFAF, while Waldy celebrates a belated Mother's Day with an Alice ... more

Waldy and Bendy have both been to Italy, but alas not together. They catch up on the newly reinstated Rembrandt, and laments the decline of art history being taught in school. Also, a celebration of International Women's Day with a Waldy vs Bendy on ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Susan Owens
Art historian and author, former curator of paintings at the V&A
Author of 'Constable's Year'
Episode: Season 5, Episode 22: Interview with Susan Owens
Simon Gillespie
One of the world's leading art restorers
Episode: Season 05, Episode 19: The secrets of art restoration with Simon Gillespie
Damien Hirst
World-renowned artist known for his provocative works
Episode: Season 5, Episode 17: Interview with Damien Hirst
Elizabeth Goldring
Esteemed art historian and author of a biography on Hans Holbein
Paul Mellon Centre & Yale
Episode: Season 5, Episode 11: Auction records smashed, Bosch, and Holbein
Shaun Greenhalgh
Britain's greatest art forger
Episode: Season 5, Episode 10: Saints, Sinners and Forgers
Andrew Graham-Dixon
Art historian and author of 'Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found'
Episode: Season 5, Episode 9: Why are royal portraits so ugly?
Katy Hessel
Celebrated author and founder of the Great Women Artists website
Episode: Season 5, Episode 8: Should art be on the NHS?
Christina Faraday
Leading scholar on Tudor art and author of The Story of Tudor Art
Episode: Season 5, Episode 6: Robberies, parties and nudes

Hosts

Waldemar Januszczak
Host of Waldy and Bendy's Adventures in Art; art critic for The Sunday Times
Bendor Grosvenor
Co-host, art historian; celebrated art historian and TV presenter

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 709 ratings
  • Art is everything

    Brilliant. I listen to these guys over and over. Waldy’s hilarious rants and Bendy’s dulcet descriptions send me to sleep and I wake up feeling more refreshed, more intelligent and ever more interested in art and history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mwamvua
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love the pod

    Loved your impassioned plea to keep art history in schools as well as introducing me to two women artists I had not heard of.

    Love the pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wally04
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Enjoyable

    You really should avoid politics .Uour western bias always comes out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Enjoyable as always

    Love my weekly listen even if u2 sometimes annoy me.Long may the pod continue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Wonderful blend of history, criticism, and news.

    A good art critic (yes there are good ones) critiques with an awareness of their limitations in taste and knowledge. You may not always agree, but that’s kind of the point isn’t it? Waldemar makes clear his limitations, while stimulating wonder in me as a glistener. Bendy, as a historian, keeps my feet on the ground. He gives both context and grit to the material. His backdoor knowledge of curation and conservation make tangible the presence of these wonderful pieces of history in today’s w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Another Carpenter
    United Statesa month ago

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Audience appreciates a mix of travel, market insight, and hard-fact art history with humorous, personable hosts.
Listeners praise the banter between two knowledgeable hosts and their ability to make art history accessible and entertaining.
Fans value the rejuvenated episodes and the hosts' expertise in guiding discussions about major exhibitions and market movements.

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Apple Podcasts
#112
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#170
Finland/Arts

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Season 5, Episode 15: Answering your questions
Q: What makes something a masterpiece?
Grosvenor explains that it can be seen as an exceptional work within an artist's output, with subjectivity playing a major role in how one perceives quality.
Season 5, Episode 15: Answering your questions
Q: How do you rate the three painting mediums of oils, watercolours and acrylics?
Grosvenor rates the mediums as oil at the top, followed by watercolours, then acrylics, which he feels lacks the traditional charm.
Season 5, Episode 15: Answering your questions
Q: Who are the greatest painters of snow?
Grosvenor discusses notable painters like Bruegel and Monet and their depictions of snow, emphasizing how the Impressionists captured its complexities.
Season 5, Episode 15: Answering your questions
Q: In your early lives, was there a particular artwork that first sparked your interest in art in a big way?
Januszczak shares that he was influenced by his cousin, who drew for him during a challenging upbringing, making him appreciate the magic of art.
Season 5, Episode 8: Should art be on the NHS?
Q: Did you notice something that women artists brought to art that wasn't there before?
Women artists brought a fresh perspective to traditional themes, opening new ways to understand subjects like war and motherhood.

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Two seasoned art historians host a lively, widely informed show that blends deep art history, contemporary market commentary, and travelogues from exhibitions around the world. Expect thoughtful debates on artists, movements, and institutional dynamics, tempered with humor and personal anecdotes. The duo often covers current events in the art world, high-profile auctions, and regionally diverse exhibitions, making complex topics accessible while offering strong, opinionated takes. A notable strength is the banter between two highly knowledgeable hosts who also share behind-the-scenes insights into galleries, collectors, and museums, creating a witty yet educational listening experience that appeals to passionate art lovers and industry prof... more

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