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Artworks are living objects which emerge from a particular perspective at a particular moment, yet continue to exist in a changing world. Some historic artworks, and even images from popular culture, reflect racist attitudes. What do we do with imagery like this? Can we seal away the past or should we interrogate it? In short, what can we do with racist art? In this episode, artist, academic and founder of the groundbreaking BLK Art Group, Keith Piper discusses these questions with artist Larry Achiampong, art historian Nikki Frater PhD, playwright Jacqueline Malcolm and activist Jen Reid. The Art of Change coincides with Piper’s film installation, Viva Voce, 2024, which examines the racist imagery of a mural painted by Rex Whistler in 1927. Viva Voce is now open at Tate Britain. **Please note, this episode refers to artworks that contain racist imagery and language.** This episode was produced by Adam Simons. The music was by Kieran Shuddall. Photo: © Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final episode of this mini-series, curator Linsey Young hears from women artists, photographers, film-makers and activists who were responding to the political upheavals in the 1980s. From photographs of protests such as the Greenham women’s peace camps to films about AIDS and racist attacks, their work documented and commented on the intense struggles and conflicts of the time. Linsey also finds out how the changing political landscape impacted on women’s ability to make and show political work. Featuring Pru Stevenson of See Red Women’s Workshop, Roshini Kempadoo, Loraine Leeson, Rita Keegan, Pratibha Parmar, Sutapa Biswas and Marlene Smith. Please note, this episode contains references to hate speech at 30:40 – 32:40 and racist attacks at 32:40 – 36:00. See the Women in Revolt! exhibition at Tate Britain 8 November 2023 – 7 April 2024, at National Galleries of Scotland, Modern, Edinburgh 25 May 2024 – 26 January 2025, and at The Whitworth, University of Manchester, 7 March – 24 August 2025. The Women in Revolt! podcast series was made possible by the generous support of Lubaina Himid. Concept by Linsey Young. Research, interviews, recording, editing and production by Rosie Oliver for Tickertape Productions. Sound by Chris Maclean. Music from White Mice by Mo-dettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curator Linsey Young finds out about group exhibitions by women of colour in the 1980s. Joined by artists and curators, she explores how their shows made women of colour visible and expressed the politics and realities of their experiences. From ‘CopyArt’ based on photographic self-portraits, to a giant avenging hindu goddess Kali, their work challenged stereotypes and was variously celebratory, sorrowful, satirical and urgent. Featuring Marlene Smith, Rita Keegan, Sutapa Biswas and Nina Edge. Please note, this episode contains references to police violence at 14:28 – 19:30 and hate speech at 28:42 – 29:18. See the Women in Revolt! exhibition at Tate Britain 8 November 2023 – 7 April 2024, at National Galleries of Scotland, Modern, Edinburgh 25 May 2024 – 26 January 2025, and at The Whitworth, University of Manchester, 7 March – 24 August 2025. The Women in Revolt! podcast series was made possible by the generous support of Lubaina Himid. Concept by Linsey Young. Research, interviews, recording, editing and production by Rosie Oliver for Tickertape Productions. Sound by Chris Maclean. Music from White Mice by Mo-dettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In these next two episodes, curator Linsey Young hears from women activists and artists of colour about their experiences and work in the 1970s and 80s. In this episode, she learns about how women mobilised against racism and discrimination, and how artists challenged how art history was being taught. From involving lecturers in performances that challenged the Euro-centricity of art history to creating installations celebrating women artists of colour, they demanded greater visibility and opened up conversations about race, gender and colonialism in art. Featuring Nina Edge, Stella Dadzie, Sutapa Biswas and Marlene Smith. Please note, this episode contains references to police violence at 21:13 – 22:00. See the Women in Revolt! exhibition at Tate Britain 8 November 2023 – 7 April 2024, at National Galleries of Scotland, Modern, Edinburgh 25 May 2024 – 26 January 2025, and at The Whitworth, University of Manchester, 7 March – 24 August 2025. The Women in Revolt! podcast series was made possible by the generous support of Lubaina Himid. Concept by Linsey Young. Research, interviews, recording, editing and production by Rosie Oliver for Tickertape Productions. Sound by Chris Maclean. Music from White Mice by Mo-dettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode three, curator Linsey Young investigates how the independent music scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s liberated women from the expectations of the time. Joined by artists, musicians, writers and activists, she discovers how punk and industrial music created a space for women to express themselves on their own terms. From self-publishing fanzines and forming all-women bands, to creating art in response to sex-work, they challenged ideas about what a woman should be, and explored issues of sexuality, power and control. Featuring Gina Birch, Caroline Coon, Lucy Whitman and Cosey Fanni Tutti. Please note, this episode contains references to self harm at 03:35 – 04:10, sexual assault and rape at 10:44 – 11:21 and 41:10 – 43:00, racist violence at 13:43 – 14:50 and sex work at 29:05 – 43:50. See the Women in Revolt! exhibition at Tate Britain 8 November 2023 – 7 April 2024, at National Galleries of Scotland, Modern, Edinburgh 25 May 2024 – 26 January 2025, and at The Whitworth, University of Manchester, 7 March – 24 August 2025. The Women in Revolt! podcast series was made possible by the generous support of Lubaina Himid. Concept by Linsey Young. Research, interviews, recording, editing and production by Rosie Oliver for Tickertape Productions. Sound by Chris Maclean. Music from White Mice by Mo-dettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curator Linsey Young hears from women who were making work in the 1970s that commented on their roles in the family and in the home. From performing as a pregnant bunny girl in a cage at an agricultural show, to baking a life-sized family in a mobile home, their wildly original work received no attention in the art press. She also uncovers the origins of the Women’s Art Library in the late 1970s, when art history was almost exclusively male, and contemporary women artists faced an extremely challenging environment. Featuring Su Richardson, members of See Red Women’s Workshop (Pru Stevenson, Suzy Mackie and Anne Robinson), Shirley Cameron, Bobby Baker, Gee Vaucher and Felicity Allen. Please note, this episode contains references to domestic violence at 35:19 – 38.55. See the Women in Revolt! exhibition at Tate Britain 8 November 2023 – 7 April 2024, at National Galleries of Scotland, Modern, Edinburgh 25 May 2024 – 26 January 2025, and at The Whitworth, University of Manchester, 7 March – 24 August 2025. The Women in Revolt! podcast series was made possible by the generous support of Lubaina Himid. Concept by Linsey Young. Research, interviews, recording, editing and production by Rosie Oliver for Tickertape Productions. Sound by Chris Maclean. Music from White Mice by Mo-dettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 6-part mini-series exploring art, activism and the women's movement in the UK in the 1970s and 80s. In this episode, Curator Linsey Young journeys to the start of the Women's Liberation Movement and hears from women who were making work in the early 1970s. Joined by artists, makers and activists, she explores how this generation came together to demand change and create new spaces to share their art. From flour bombs to fly-posted propaganda, gallery installations to crocheted postal art, these women and their work forged a path for future generations. Featuring Margaret Harrison, members of See Red Women’s Workshop (Pru Stevenson, Suzy Mackie and Anne Robinson), Su Richardson and Stella Dadzie. See the Women in Revolt! exhibition at Tate Britain 8 November 2023 – 7 April 2024, at National Galleries of Scotland, Modern, Edinburgh 25 May 2024 – 26 January 2025, and at The Whitworth, University of Manchester, 7 March – 24 August 2025. The Women in Revolt! podcast series was made possible by the generous support of Lubaina Himid. Concept by Linsey Young. Research, interviews, recording, editing and production by Rosie Oliver for Tickertape Productions. Sound by Chris Maclean. Music from White Mice by Mo-dettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curator Linsey Young introduces this 6-part mini-series about art, activism and the women’s movement in the UK in the 1970s and 80s. She remembers back to when she started researching the Women in Revolt! exhibition. Her quest to find work made in response to the Women’s Liberation Movement, punk, Margaret Thatcher, Section 28 etc. led her to meet the remarkable artists, activists and archivists whose stories inspired this podcast. New episodes drop every Monday from 6 November 2023. Featuring Margaret Harrison. The Women in Revolt! podcast series was made possible by the generous support of Lubaina Himid. Concept by Linsey Young. Research, interviews, recording, editing and production by Rosie Oliver for Tickertape Productions. Sound by Chris Maclean. Music from White Mice by Mo-dettes. See the Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990 exhibition at Tate Britain 8 November 2023 – 7 April 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we revisit Paula Rego’s work to talk about the body, reproductive justice and abortion rights. Listen to Polyester Zine’s editor in chief, Ione Gamble and curator, writer and researcher, Maggie Matić talk to artists Polly Nor and Rene Matić about Paula Rego, their own work, and Polyester’s recent zine Saving Ourselves. See the Paula Rego exhibition at Tate Britain 7 July – 24 October 2021. **Please note that this episode contains sensitive content, including discussions on abortion which some audiences may find upsetting.** The Art of the Body is a Polyester Zine production for Tate. Produced by Ione Gamble, edited and produced by Olivia Graham. Photo: © Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black women always emerge as pioneers throughout history. From art, to science, to activism and sport, Black women are a force. We live in a world where Black women are expected to be strong. They are expected to be support systems for others, to spearhead political movements, to jump three times as high. It can feel like the world is resting on their shoulders. So how do Black women find space and time to reflect and heal? This episode of The Art Of ... explores how Black women and non-binary folk have used art and creativity as a caring space. It could be capturing and embracing healing rituals through photography, like Khadija Saye. It could also be carving out physical space for art therapy or pole dancing, where Black women and non-binary people can centre their minds and bodies. The episode presents the wealth of knowledge from Black women and non-binary people in taking care of themselves. The Art of Healing is a Black female-led production. It is hosted and co-produced by Pelumi Odubanjo and Shanelle Callaghan, two young curators from The Factory programme at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning - a Black-led gallery in Brixton. Hear the hosts chat with Kelechi Okafor, Dawn Estefan, Peju Oshin, Nina Franco, Aïcha Mehrez and Alice Insley. To find out more about the artists and artworks discussed visit tate.org.uk This episode was a Stance Studios production for Tate Exchange and Tate Collective, produced by Nicole Logan, Shanelle Callaghan, Pelumi Odubanjo and Assistant Produced by Deborah Shorinde. Executive Produced by Crystal Genesis. Photo: © Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy as an art form can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece. From toilet humour and sarcasm, to irony and wordplay, artists continue to use comedy within their work today. In this episode, comedian Charlie George explores how artists have used comedy throughout art history and asks 'is it okay to laugh at art?' Hear from artist Abondance Matanda, art historian Alice Procter and assistant curators James Finch, Helen O'Malley and Katy Wan as they chat about their thoughts on comedy in art from Tate's collection. To find out more about the artists and artworks discussed visit tate.org.uk. This episode was a Stance Media production for Tate, produced by Phil Brown, researched by Deborah Shorinde and executive produced Chrystal Genesis. Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What role does a persona play in the lives we lead and the art we make? We speak to artists, performers and DJs who use a form of persona in their work. Experimenting with our persona can be a way to learn about ourselves and the world. But do we always know where the performance starts and when it stops? The podcast is presented by Sandra Jean Pierre. Featuring artist Rosa Johan Uddoh, performer and activist Lewis G Burton, Scary Things hosts DJ Bempah & JK, choreographer and performer Holly Beasley Garrigan and magazine editor Bob Colacello. The Art of Persona is a Falling Tree production for Tate, produced by Hannah Dean and Sandra Jean Pierre. With additional music by Sleep Eaters, Keel Her and Black Manila. Special thanks for Snaketown Records. To explore the role of persona in Andy Warhol’s work visit the exhibition at Tate Modern from the 12 March – 6 September 2020. This exhibition is in partnership with Bank of America, with additional support from the Andy Warhol Exhibition Supporters Circle, Tate America’s Foundation, Tate International Council, Tate patrons and Tate members. Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is love? is one of the most searched questions online. In this episode, author, journalist and ‘the funniest guy on Instagram’, Raven Smith explores how the various experiences of love have been expressed through art. Art that shows romance is loved by many and comes in all forms. From sculpture and photography, to paintings and films – the art of love is a language that speaks to us all. To discover more artworks which have been inspired by romantic love, take a look at our recent book Love, written by Alex Pilcher. From passion and dating, to heartbreak and loss, the book explores 500 years of love in art. This episode was a Stance Media production for Tate, produced by Catrin Manel, researched by Deborah Shorinde and executive produced Chrystal Genesis. Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are some stories easier to forget than others? We speak to artists who are using their work to uncover the people who have been hidden from view. Led by artists, poets and activists, we explore how art can be used to address the erasure of important events that has led to a history of ‘misremembering.’ The podcast is presented by poet Bridget Minamore. Featuring artists Kara Walker, Hannah Catherine Jones and Rene Matić, Bristol's city poet, Vanessa Kisuule and Tate Collective Producers Libertee, Sai and Haris. Visit the free Hyundai Commission: Kara Walker at Tate Modern from the 2 October 2019 – 5 April 2020. In partnership with Hyundai Motor. Supported by Sikkema Jenkins & Co. with additional support from Tate Americas Foundation. The exhibition is curated by Clara Kim and Priyesh Mistry. The Art of Remembering is a Falling Tree production for Tate, produced by Zakia Sewell, executive produced by Hannah Geddes. Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores how the culture of hip hop has collided with art forms such as painting, installation art, photography and film. We follow its beginnings as an artistic and socio-political movement in the Bronx in the early 70s to its many manifestations throughout culture today. Listen as we talk with curators, musicians and fine artists about the influence of this art form and how hip-hop’s ability to bring together multiple mediums in one space has revolutionized the creative industry. The podcast is presented by poet and writer Bridget Minamore. Featuring broadcaster and DJ Zezi Ifore, Tate Curator’s Darren Pih and Andrea Lissoni, Musician Little Simz and artist King Saladeen. The Art of Hip-Hop is a Boomshakalaka production, produced by Tolani Shoneye. Keith Haring is at Tate Liverpool until 10 November 2019. Use the code ‘241HARING’ for 2 for the price of one tickets, available online only from the 1st to 31st of October 2019. Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover what it takes to make it in the arts. Inspired by generations of artists who have taken on commercial work to fund their passion projects, we take a practical look at the realities of earning a living as a young creative today. We explore the rise of slasher culture and ask how artists balance priorities; from personal branding, to self-care. The podcast is presented by DJ and producer Martha Pazienti Caidan. Featuring Jide Adetunji and Ibrahim Kamara founders of GUAP video magazine, DJ and mentor Gavin D, artists Georgina Johnson and Ellie Pennick, poet Teige Maddison and illustrator Sinead McGeechan. The Art of the Hustle is a Falling Tree production for Tate, produced by Hannah Dean and Alia Cassam, executive produced by Sam McGuire. Find out more about one of the pioneers of slasher culture, painter/engraver/poet William Blake. Visit the William Blake exhibition at Tate Britain, 11 September 2019 to 2 February 2020 Buy the exhibition book and receive a free Blake print. Quote promo code BLAKE at the point of sale or in the basket when checking out online. Offer available in the Blake exhibition shop and at shop.tate.org.uk. This offer is subject to availability, while stocks last. Valid from 9 September 2019 to 2 February 2020. Want to listen to more of our podcasts? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or download this episode. Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we explore the role of chance and accident in the creative process. Hear artists, musicians and choreographers discuss what it means to 'go with the flow'. The podcast features Frank Bowling, an artist who has spent 60 years improvising with paint. With contributions from dancer Alethia Antonia, artist Albert E. Dean, musicians Greta Eacott, Deji Ijishakin and Axel Lidstrom, and Bowling’s assistant Spencer A. Richards. The podcast is presented by DJ and broadcaster Zakia Sewell. The Art of Improvisation is a Falling Tree production for Tate, produced by Hannah Dean. It features music by Cykada, G.Bop Orchestra and The Evil Usses. Explore 60 years of experiments and improvisation with paint. Visit Frank Bowling at Tate Britain, 31 May – 26 August 2019 Book now Want to listen to more of our podcasts? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How long do you usually spend looking at art? In this episode we explore what happens when we allow ourselves time to really get to know an artwork. Hear a psychologist and former monk discuss how the act of looking slowly at objects affects the way we understand them. Tate volunteers and visitors also share their own slow looking experiences and offer some tips and techniques that you can try out on your next gallery visit. This podcast features Bumi Thomas, Nicole Mollett, Rebecca Chamberlain, Aidan Hart and Enrica Franca. The Art of Slow Looking is a Boom Shakalaka production for Tate, produced by Eliza Lomas. Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a link between mental health and creativity? Do artists have to ‘suffer for their art’? In this episode, we challenge the myth of the 'tortured artist'. Hear artists, curators and health professionals discuss the role creativity can play in promoting well-being. The podcast features Shadi Al-Atallah, Alistair Gentry, Carol Jacobi, Benji Jeffrey and Victoria Tischler. It is presented by Billy Childish. The Art of Creativity is a Boom Shakalaka production for Tate, produced by Arlie Adlington. Discover how Van Gogh’s mental illness has affected the way people view his art. Visit The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain at Tate Britain, 27 March – 11 August 2019.​ Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can our past inspire us to create? We explore the role of memory in art. Pierre Bonnard relied on memory to create his paintings. This podcast asks how can our senses provoke memories and how can our past inspire us? We hear from contemporary artists, a stroke survivor, a neurologist and an author and poet. Featuring Kayo Chingonyi, Constanza Dessain, Stuart Donaldson, Matthew Gale, Rosanna McLaughlin, Sylvia Rimat, Nick Turner and Rachel Williams. A Boom Shakalaka Production for Tate, Produced by Eliza Lomas. To discover how Bonnard used memory in his work, visit The C C Land Exhibition: Pierre Bonnard: The Colour of Memory at Tate Modern, 23 January – 6 May 2019.​ Photo: ​​© Rikard Österlund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.