In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Three curators from Thorp Stavri’sThe Factory Project (@thorpstavri)   1. Rosalind Davis (@rosalindnldavis) 2. Fiona & Anna of Recreational Grounds (@recreationalgrounds) 3. Pacheanne (@pacheanneanderson)   The Factory Project is one of the largest curated events during London's Frieze week and will be held at the Thameside Industrial Estate, from 9 - 22 October 2021. Free Tickets   Transforming an out of use Factory in the Thameside Industrial Estate, The Factory Project is an independent museum-scale exhibition, showcasing the work of 10 curatorial partners and over 110 artists. Conceived by curators Eric Thorp and Nicholas Stavri, The Factory Project has been initiated to support emerging to mid-career artists and curators. It is presented as a multi-disciplinary survey project that showcases 10 unique exhibitions within the larger factory site.     For more information on the work of Thorp Stavri go to https://www.thorpstavri.co.uk   For more information on the *Factory Project go to https://www.insidethefactoryproject.com     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg  

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Ep.148 Curators of The Factory Project - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to LUAP (@luap)   Paul Robinson, known professionally as LUAP is a British contemporary artist. A skilled fine artist who dynamically fuses painting and photography, Paul Robinson aka LUAP, born in Grimsby in 1982, is fast gaining critical recognition and a celebrity following for his exciting work.   His most iconic series depicts a pink teddy bear come-to-life and placed in the real world acting as a metaphor for discovery and exploration. The costumed figure – a striking motif in his work – exists between reality and make-believe, youthful innocence and corruption, leading a lifestyle that looks simultaneously enviable and questionable.       For more information on the work of LUAP go to http://www.luapstudios.co.uk/     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg  

Ep.147 LUAP- Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark Beattie (@markbeattie_art) Mark Beattie MRSS is a British award-winning sculptor who has had a remarkable career so far winning the Midlands Open and the Xerxes Sculpture Prize in 2015. In the same year he was elected to the Royal Society of Sculptors (MRSS). In 2017 Mark was shortlisted for the Open Contemporary Young Artist Award run by The Biscuit Factory gallery in Newcastle, shortlisted for the international Rise Art Prize and long-listed for The Secret Art Prize by Curious Duke Gallery in London.   Mark creates abstract sculptures using various metals and ranging in size from miniature to monumental. Each sculpture is unique and finished in a way that is sensitive to the material. He has developed a signature style through which his sculptures contain movement and fluidity. Mark has recently started using neon which works in harmony with his metalwork and has added a sense of energy to his practice.   From 13-17 October 2021 Mark is showing at the START Art Fair at The Saatchi Gallery, London.   For more information on the work of Mark Beattie go to https://www.markbeattie.co.uk/   To Book free tickets for THE LIVES OF OTHERS, with Rosalind Davis & Gary Mansfield go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-lives-of-others-with-rosalind-davis-and-gary-mansfield-tickets-185576011847   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full ine up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

Ep.146 Mark Beattie - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Thorp Stavri (@thorpstavri)   Thorp Stavri is a London based curatorial platform committed to developing and supporting artist’s practices through exhibitions, collaboration, talks and workshops. It is composed of curators Eric Thorp and Nicholas Stavri.   Thorp Stavri support early career talent and contemporary art in non-traditional but accessible spaces, through the presentation of large scale exhibitions, the programming of satellite events and a regular arts podcast.   Their projects bridge the gaps between emerging artists and the communities in which they live and work – providing a platform to creatives from all backgrounds while simultaneously engaging with diverse audiences. An integral part of their curatorial vision is the ambition to amplify underrepresented voices within the art world and offer the opportunity to exhibit new work without the constraints of commercial bias.   *The Factory Project is one of the largest curated events during London's Frieze week and will be held at the Thameside Industrial Estate, from 9 - 22 October 2021. Free Tickets   Transforming an out of use Factory in the Thameside Industrial Estate, The Factory Project is an independent museum-scale exhibition, showcasing the work of 10 curatorial partners and over 110 artists. Conceived by curators Eric Thorp and Nicholas Stavri, The Factory Project has been initiated to support emerging to mid-career artists and curators. It is presented as a multi-disciplinary survey project that showcases 10 unique exhibitions within the larger factory site.   For more information on the work of Thorp Stavri go to https://www.thorpstavri.co.uk   For more information on the *Factory Project go to https://www.insidethefactoryproject.com       To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg  

Ep.145 Thorp Stavri - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Madeleine Kessler (@maddie_kessler_) Trained as an architect and engineer, Madeleine is a RIBA chartered architect with over a decade of practice experience working on cultural, civic and masterplanning projects. She enjoys working with complex urban sites, placing community, craft and placemaking at the heart of design. Madeleine is co-curator of the British Pavilion at the 17th International Venice Architecture Biennale, where she is exploring privatised public space across the UK, proposing strategies for more inclusive ownership, access and use. Cover Image:© _John_Riddy For more information on the work of Madeleine Kessler go to https://www.madeleinekessler.com/ Special thanks to T.Burns Arts for making this podcast happen https://www.tburnsarts.com/ To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

Ep.144 Madeleine Kessler - Ministry of Arts Podcast

This is a follow-up episode after Stevie (@StevieByTheSea) contacted The Ministry of arts asking if she could add something that had been on her mind since the previous recording.   ATTENTION: In this episode, Stevie discusses sexual assault, Rape and psychosis trauma, so listener discretion is advised.     In 2017 Stevie was hospitalised due to experiencing psychosis (a symptom of undiagnosed and untreated bipolar disorder) and when she came out of psychiatric care she was felt lost: That's until she found crochet which lead her to experiment with arts and crafts. Ever since she’s devoted her time to creative pursuits and it had changed her life for the best - now her days are spent designing, crocheting, painting, writing, learning new crafts... The list goes on!   For more information on the work of Stevie Georgina go to https://www.instagram.com/steviebythesea/   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg  

Ep.143 Stevie (Bonus Episode) - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Stevie Georgina (@StevieByTheSea)   In 2017 Stevie was hospitalised due to experiencing psychosis (a symptom of undiagnosed and untreated bipolar disorder) and when she came out of psychiatric care she was felt lost: That's until she found crochet which lead her to experiment with arts and crafts. Ever since she’s devoted her time to creative pursuits and it had changed her life for the best - now her days are spent designing, crocheting, painting, writing, learning new crafts... The list goes on!   For more information on the work of Stevie Georgina go to https://www.instagram.com/steviebythesea   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg  

Ep.142 Stevie Georgina - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Anthony Garratt (@_anthony_garratt_)   Anthony Garratt's work is concerned with the weather, an experience and impact of a landscape. His research time is spent in heavy weather, in remote locations and places that have an emotional impact.   AG: “The more I paint, the more I realise that we are at the mercy of the landscape and elements. This is very appealing to me. In a world where we are obsessed with ownership and control, it is humbling and important that we are reminded to respect the weather, sea, hills and landscape on which we rely". “Britain provides us with weather which makes us feel vulnerable. For me that is what makes it such an exciting place to paint. The sky changes continuously – one can visit a place a hundred times and each time have a different experience.”     For more information on the work of Anthony Garratt go to https://www.agarratt.com/   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

Ep.141 Anthony Garratt - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Emily Ramsay (@closer2urdreams)   The View Magazine’s Photo London Exhibition, Someone’s Daughter, consists of world renowned photographers to capture portraits of former prisoners, and placing them alongside professional women working within the Criminal Justice space.   Emily Ramsay has a lived experience of the Criminal Justice System and has recently started working for the View Magazine. She also features in, not one, but two portraits within the Someone’s Daughter Exhibition. (Cover image @craigeaston)   For more information on The View Magazine’s Photo London Exhibition, Someone’s Daughter go to https://theviewmag.org.uk/     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

Ep.140 Emily Ramsay - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Laura Pannack (@laurapannack) Driven by research-led, self-initiated projects, Pannack seeks to fully understand the lives of those she captures on film in order to portray them as truthfully as possible. Perceiving “time, trust and understanding” to be the key elements to achieving this, many of her projects develop over several years, helping her achieve a genuine connection between herself and her sitter and allowing her to capture the intimacy, shared ideas and shared experiences of this relationship. ‘Laura’s remarkable ability to build trust and respect with her subjects allows her to express a gritty vulnerability that is as sincere as it is elusive to capture.’ Terry O’ Neill – photographer Laura is also showing two portraits as part of *The View Magazine’s Photo London Exhibition, Someone’s Daughter For more information on the work of Laura Pannack go to https://laurapannack.com   *For more information on The View Magazine’s Photo London Exhibition, Someone’s Daughter go to https://theviewmag.org.uk   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg  

Ep.139 Laura Pannack - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Soo Turner (The TAP Galleries) and Maxim (@Maxim)   Part 1. TAP Galleries founder, Soo Turner tells of her recent collaboration with Selfridges and the artists she has taken with her on this journey.   Part 2. Known the world over for his role in the dance music group The Prodigy, Maxim gives a rare insight into his visual art work, which he has been creating for over 15 years. He explains how all his creativity can be traced back to the influence of SKA music, the reason his journey into visual art and some of the processes used to produce it.     For more information on The TAP Galleries go to https://tapgalleries.com   For more information on the work of Maxim go to https://www.maximart.co.uk   Thank you to Tani Burns Arts for making this conversation happen https://www.tburnsarts.com     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg  

Ep.138 Maxim (The Prodigy) - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Stuart Semple (@stuartsemple)   Stuart Semple is a multidisciplinary British artist working across painting, sculpture, happenings, technology and activism. He is well known for his sociologically engaged works that often discuss youth politics, accessibility and democracy. Although diverse in it’s presentation, Semple’s body of work orbits around a handful of recurring themes; anxiety, society, cultural history, technology, connection, community and freedom. Ultimately landing with a clear-minded sense of utility, that art itself should have a social function. At his Mum’s kitchen table Stuart started to produce high quality acrylic paints under the name CultureHustle.com, creating The Blackest Black and The Pinkest Pink, the sales of which boomed after being inadvertently indorsed by Anish Kapoor.   For more information on the work of Stuart Semple go to http://stuartsemple.com/   For more information on the work of Culture Hustle go to https://culturehustle.com/   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

Ep.137 Stuart Semple - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jonathan Perugia (@jonathanperugia)     Jonathan Perugia is a documentary, travel and commercial photographer and filmmaker.   He launched Gaia Visual as a response to the challenges we face around the world, and a desire to serve, promote and collaborate with inspiring people and organisations who are focussed on solutions.   My images and stories depend on warm relationships with people, a deep appreciation for my clients and their stakeholders, and both documentary and commercial expertise.     For more information on the work of Jonathan Perugia go to https://www.gaiavisual.com     In this episode Gary & Jonathan speak about a project called Daddy, created by charity called Safe Ground. For more information on the work of Safe Ground go to http://www.safeground.org.uk     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

Ep.136 Jonathan Perugia - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to James Earley (@jamesearleystudio) James uses his work to raise awareness of issues such as homelessness, mental health and war. James wants to make the invisible visible, he wants his art to scream and demand attention.   James Earley has thus emerged as one of the foremost pioneers of figurative and hyperrealism painting in Britain today, a fact all the more remarkable since James is a self-taught artist. In 2019 James was awarded first prize at The prestigious London Biennale, the Giotto International Prize and the Leonardo da Vinci International Prize. James was awarded the Venice International Art Prize in 2020 and has been chosen by The European Cultural Centre to exhibit his work at the Venice Biennale 2022.   For more information on the work of James Earley go to https://www.jamesearleyartist.com For more information on the work of Roys Art Fair go to https://www.roysartfair.com To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

Ep.135 James Earley - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Verity Babbs (@veritybabbsart) Verity Babbs wears many hats in the art world, she is an History of Art graduate from the University of Oxford, artist consultant, writer,*Art Laughs  podcast host, assistant curator at Rise Art, vlogger, **Art Club host and life-model.   She aims to talk about the arts in an accessible, funny, no-nonsense tone, and hope to engage new audiences to fine art, demystify the gallery, and entertain. *On her YouTube channel Art Laughs Verity interview a wide range of UK's comedians about an artwork of their choice. ** Babbs' Art Club - a monthly discussion club I'm running over Zoom (free tickets on eventbrite) For more information on Verity Babbs go to https://www.veritybabbs.com   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org   Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

Ep.134 Verity Babbs - Ministry of Arts Podcast

Artist & Curator Gary Mansfield talks to emerging, established or world renowned artists each week in his quite unique manner. Confirmed artists include: JakeChapman, GaryHume, Maggi Hambling, DavidShrigley, MarkTitchner & MarkWallinger. To see the entire line-up of artists go to: http://www.ministryofarts.org Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: podcast@ministryofarts.org All Social Media: @ministryofartsorg To find out more on Gary Mansfield go to: http://www.garymansfield.co.uk

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