Season 6 Ep 6: Henri Matisse, Woman Reading at a Yellow Table
In this episode, Phil and Laura talk to Christopher Gorham, author of the fascinating new book ‘Matisse and Art Under the Nazis’, and explore how Matisse and other artists of the time navigated the occupation, avoiding arrest whilst using art to express disgust for the horrors unfurling around them... Support the show
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Season 6 Ep 5: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, La Chaîne Simpson
Two icons of French culture come together in this week’s artwork – Toulouse-Lautrec and the bicycle! Known for his ability to capture the bohemian lifestyle of late 19th-century Paris, Toulouse-Lautrec's dynamic poster design showcases famous French cyclists Constant Huret and Lisette Marton battling it out at the Vélodrome de la Seine... Support the show
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Season 6 Ep 4: Artemesia Gentileschi, Self Portrait as Saint Catherine
This episode examines Artemesia’s powerful self-portrait and the heartbreaking, inspirational story of survival behind it - with special guest Asia Graziano, author of ‘Artemesia Gentileschi’ for leading art publisher Scripta Maneant... Support the show
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Season 6 Ep 3: Keith Pettit, Cabriole
This week’s episode features a fascinating sculpture carved from ‘Bog Oak’, preserved for nearly 6,000 years in a Sussex peat bog being transformed into a ballet dancer mid-leap... Support the show
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Season 6, Ep.2: J M W Turner, The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucks at Petworth
J. M. W. Turner, The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucks at Petworth Recorded on site at Petworth House, West Sussex with curator Dr. Emily Knight, this episode looks at the Turner work which lives in the fabulous ‘Carved Room’ depicting Petworth’s stunning grounds. Join Phil and Laura as they explore the house, the art and Turner’s link to the area... Support the show
Film Director Phil Grabsky and art-lover Laura Bentham meet each week to talk about paintings that inspire or excite them. Listen to their ‘Painting of the Week’ and explore some of the world’s most amazing art. For more information and to see the artwork being discussed please visit www.seventh-art.com/podcast
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