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Lara Julian Interview

In this episode I visit the studio of London painter Lara Julian. We talk inspiration, practice and the business of making art. Lara is one of my favourite painters - enjoy!

Masterpiece Live - John Makepeace OBE

In this final instalment of Masterpiece Live I speak with the iconic furniture maker John Makepeace OBE. John shares his unrivalled insight into the meaning and value of everything from chairs to the future history of objects, via wood, craft and conservation. If you love the things you own, this episode is for you!

Masterpiece Live - Lady Carnarvon

In this second instalment of Masterpiece Live from the art fair I have the honour of interviewing Lady Carnarvon of Highclere Castle. We discuss collecting, living with art, the legacy of of the 1922 King Tutankhamun discovery and even Downton Abbey! 

Masterpiece Live - Zavier Ellis

In this instalment of Masterpiece Live from the legendary London art fair I chat with the irrepressible Zavier Ellis of Charlie Smith London about curation, creativity and the art market. 

Raphael at the National Gallery with Dr Richard Stemp

This week we chat with the actor, art historian, author and educator Dr Richard Stemp about the outstanding Raphael exhibition at the National Gallery. We discuss technique, the importance of biography and legacy - this is an episode for those who love the perfection of the high renaissance!

The Real Story - Picasso’s Three Dancers (1925)

In this first instalment of The Real Story I will look at the myth and reality of Picasso's Surrealist masterpiece. Perhaps the artist tells us more than he intended to with this image of frenzy and passion...

Art on Film - Loving Vincent (2017) with Dr Caroline Ruddell

If you love Vincent, Sunflowers or unappreciated genius, this is the episode for you! In this instalment of Art on Film I speak with Dr Caroline Ruddell about the experimental animation of the 2017 van Gogh biopic. We try to separate fact from fiction and work out why the artist's voice is curiously absent from this beautiful yet flawed film. 

Queer Britain with Dan Vo

In this week's episode I speak with Dan Vo from the brand new Queer Britain museum in London. We are talking about art, life and how much joy is to be found in finding our tribes and celebrating our own special weirdness. Enjoy!

Sickert at Tate Britain - with FrankWasser

In this episode artist and educator Frank Wasser explores the outstanding new exhibition at Tate Britain on the painter Walter Sickert. 

Masterpiece Art Fair with Laura Archer

Welcome to the new season of Start Art History! In this episode we will discuss art fairs with Masterpiece's Laura Archer. It is good to be back!