Best Prisonart Podcasts (2025)

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REWIND: Ep. 01: Duggie Fields - Ministry of Arts Podcast 59:30

1d ago59:30

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REWIND to July 2018: Ep. 01: Duggie Fields - Ministry of Arts Podcast The very first episode of The Mizog Art Podcast features conceptual Maximalist painter Duggie Fields. Duggie was the very first artist that corresponded with Gary Mansfield whilst he was in prison, Gary states that Duggie is the foundation stone of his new life as an artist, or a…

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Ep.283 Sara Reeve - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:59

10d ago54:59

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Sara Reeve (@SaraReeveDraws) Sara Reeve is a Brighton-based painter and tutor with a primary focus on portraiture and painting people. Her work is characterised by strong use of colour, bold shapes, and impactful compositions. Drawing inspiration from both observation and photography, she has a particular in…

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Ep.282 Carrie Jean Goldsmith - Ministry of Arts Podcast 53:50

24d ago53:50

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Carrie Jean Goldsmith (@CarrieJeanGoldsmith) Carrie Jean Goldsmith is a Canadian-born artist residing in the UK, celebrated for her abstract paintings that emphasize colour, light, and tonal gradation. Her creative process involves layering various media, embracing diverse brush marks and the luminosity of p…

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Ep.281 Meg Molloy/Working Arts Club - Ministry of Arts Podcast 40:53

1M ago40:53

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Meg Malloy/Working Arts Club (@WorkingArtsClub) Founded by Meg Molloy in 2024, the Working Arts Club is a London-based independent network dedicated to professionals in the arts from working-class backgrounds. Originally from Margate, Molloy founded the club to confront the isolation and structural barriers …

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Ep.280 Daisy Collingridge - Ministry of Arts Podcast 57:52

2M ago57:52

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Daisy Collingridge (@Daisy_Collingridge) Daisy Collingridge is a artist renowned for her unique and thought-provoking textile sculptures. A graduate of Central Saint Martins with a background in fashion design, her work bridges the gap between fine art, sculpture, and costume. Her creations are imaginative, …

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Ep.279 Eden Maseyk - Ministry of Arts Podcast 40:13

2M ago40:13

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Eden Maseyk (@helmgallery_) Let’s take a moment to spotlight our incredible guest judges, who have the tough job of choosing the winner at Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025… Meet Eden Maseyk, co-founder and curator of Brighton’s @helmgallery_ ⁣ Passionate about making the art world more accessible, Ede…

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Ep.278 Amy Dury - Ministry of Arts Podcast 46:02

2M ago46:02

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Amy Dury (@amy_dury) We are beyond excited to have Amy Dury to the Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 judging panel!⁣ ⁣ As a former participant on Sky’s Portrait @artistoftheyear Amy knows exactly what it’s like to be in a live portrait competition.⁣ ⁣ Her masterful paintings explore societal roles, pow…

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Ep.277 Wendy Barratt - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Wendy Barratt (@wendybarrattart) Wendy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring...⁣ ⁣ Originally a finalist in Worthing Portrait Artist of the Year (Now Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year) Wendy then went on to win Sky’s Portait Artist of the Year in 2023! ⁣ ⁣ Her stunning portrait of Jane Goodall now hangs i…

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Ep.276 Louise Duggan - Ministry of Arts Podcast 32:29

2M ago32:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Louise Duggan (@louisedugganartist) Louise Duggan is a Chichester-based multidisciplinary artist whose work is a journey of discovery. After graduating from Leicester University in 1996 with a BA (Hons) in Art and Design, Louise embarked on a successful career in high-end interior design. She worked througho…

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Ep.275 David Shillinglaw - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to David Shillinglaw (@DavidShillinglaw) David Shillinglaw is known for his vibrant, dynamic, and eclectic works that explore themes of human connection, identity, and the complexities of modern life. Born in 1982, Shillinglaw’s artistic practice spans a wide range of mediums, including painting, drawing, mural…

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Ep.274 JPR Stitch - Ministry of Arts Podcast 52:28

3M ago52:28

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to JPR Stitch (@JPR_Stitch) Dr. Jack Roberts, professionally known as JPR Stitch, specialises in freehand machine embroidery. His work features organic, abstract shapes intricately formed through dense webs of stitching, reflecting the calmness and tranquillity he experiences during creation. Roberts' artistic …

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Ep.273 Maya Land- Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:15

3M ago58:15

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Maya Land (@artisticsideoflife_) Maya Land is a London-based artist known for her surreal collages, meticulously crafted from vintage imagery. Her work explores contemporary social and political issues, reimagined through the lens of nostalgic aesthetics. By blending elements from different eras, she creates…

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Ep.272 Jacob Clayton - Ministry of Arts Podcast 46:04

3M ago46:04

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jacob Clayton (@j.s.clayton) Jacob Clayton explores the intersection of abstraction, minimalism, and the human experience. His distinctive artistic voice has emerged through a combination of varied mediums, with a focus on painting, sculpture, and installation. His work often delves into themes of memory, id…

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Ep.271 Andrew Logan - Ministry of Arts Podcast 51:15

4M ago51:15

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Andrew Logan (@AndrewLoganSculptor) Andrew Logan is celebrated for his vibrant and eclectic work that blurs the boundaries between art, design, and performance. Born in 1945, Logan is best known for his unique sculptures, mosaics, and installations that incorporate mirrored glass, colourful resins, and a var…

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Ep.270 Patrick Maguire (Part 2 of 2) - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:48

4M ago49:48

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire was the youngest member of the "Maguire Seven," a group wrongfully convicted in the 1970s for involvement in IRA bombings in Guildford and Woolwich. At just 13 years old, he was arrested alongside his family in December 1974. The Maguire Seven were accused of operating a bomb-…

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Ep.269 Patrick Maguire (Part 1 of 2) - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:04:30

4M ago1:04:30

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire was the youngest member of the "Maguire Seven," a group wrongfully convicted in the 1970s for involvement in IRA bombings in Guildford and Woolwich. At just 13 years old, he was arrested alongside his family in December 1974. The Maguire Seven were accused of operating a bomb-…

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Ep. 268 - 2024 Round up 18:17

5M ago18:17

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In this episode Gary gives a pound up of the episodes we released throughout 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep.267 Tim Fowler - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:05:30

5M ago1:05:30

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tim Fowler (@timjfowler) Tim Fowlers semi abstracted paintings, informed by the migratory plants that accompanied his own DNA, from west Africa, via the Caribbean to the UK, fill his often oversized canvases, overwhelming the viewer with striking compositions, executed in Tim’s signature palette. Tim’s main …

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Ep.266 Jeremy Deller - Ministry of Arts Podcast 32:33

6M ago32:33

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jeremy Deller (@jeremydeller) Jeremy Deller is a British conceptual artist renowned for his innovative and socially engaged practice. His work often explores history, politics, memory, and collective identity, blending art with performance, video, and community involvement. Deller’s approach is notable for i…

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Ep.265 John Costi - Ministry of Arts Podcast 41:56

6M ago41:56

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to John Costi (@bapou_costi) This is John Costi’s second appearance on the Ministry of Arts Podcast, the first being ep.48. He is known for his conceptual and often collaborative work, which explores themes of culture, identity, and history. In 2012, Costi had a notable experience traveling to Venice with artis…

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Ep.264 Ange Bell - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:12

7M ago42:12

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Ange Bell (@angebellart) “My work focuses on the themes of origins and belonging and it is this concern that has formed the basis of my practice. Whether collecting and working from found photographs or, as in recent months, working from selfies taken by Instagram users.” “Through the act of painting I recla…

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Ep.263 Mr Bingo - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:13:47

7M ago1:13:47

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mr Bingo (@Mr_Bingstagram) Mr Bingo is an artist, speaker and twat, celebrated for his unique blend of humour and sharp social commentary. Emerging from a background in graphic design, he became widely known for his irreverent hand-drawn postcards that capture the absurdities of modern life. His bold illustr…

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Ep.262 Genevieve Leavold - Ministry of Arts Podcast 36:47

8M ago36:47

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Genevieve Leavold (@genevieveleavold) “I am a self-taught painter from Somerset UK. I originally trained in Theatre Design specialising in Scenic Painting and prop making. My love for creating immersive spaces informed my approach to painting as I hope to take the viewer into another world, a place of energe…

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Constance Anne - New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 46 36:47

8M ago36:47

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Constance Anne (@ConstanceAnne.ca) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 Constance Anne is an artist based in London UK, her artwork celebrates people and personalties. Her artwork is inspired by people and connection. By the odd mixes of pers…

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Ep.261 The Artist Kitty - Ministry of Arts Podcast 33:18

8M ago33:18

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to The Artist Kitty (@kitty_arttist71) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September. I have known The Artist Kitty for over 25 years, all that time and more she has battled severe mental health, namely Paranoid Schizophrenia; sometimes ahead of the battle, others …

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Beth Evans - New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 45 29:10

8M ago29:10

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Beth Evans (@B.evansdesigns) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 B Evans Designs, established in March 2019, meant that I could combine two of my greatest passions in my life; my love for painting & animals. For as long as I can remember, cr…

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Vitor Lopes – New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 44 22:40

8M ago22:40

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Vitor Lopes (@vitorlopes.art), who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 For years I have explored different avenues of creative expression, fully immersing myself in the works of artists and the extensive realm of art history. My expertise primar…

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Ep.260 Nana SRT - Ministry of Arts Podcast 41:34

9M ago41:34

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Nana SRT (@nana.S.R.T) Nana Sakura Rosalia Tinley Klimek, aka Nana SRT, is a visual artist working primarily in photography. She lives and works between London and Vienna. Introduced by her father to the NikonFM as an early teen, Nana picked up photography and darkroom as a voluntary side subject in high sch…

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Jonny Mellor- New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 43 27:54

9M ago27:54

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jonny Mellor (@JonnyMellorArt) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 I am an artist strongly influenced by minimalism and geometric abstraction. I use this visual language to create paintings, prints and hand cut paper art . The exploration of…

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Stella Zuegel - New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 42 31:40

9M ago31:40

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Stella Zuegel (@stellazuegelart) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 Contemporary geometric artist Stella Zuegel creates unique art using both watercolour on paper, and acrylic and oil paint on canvas. Each piece is painted free hand and tak…

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Ep.259 Natalie Chapman - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:53

9M ago49:53

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Natalie Chapman (@nataliechapmanartist) Natalie Chapman paints portraits that engage with family identity and issues based around dysfunctional relationships and social documentary. She is influenced by the work of photographers Richard Billingham and Nan Golding, and have similarly focused on spontaneous sn…

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Winter Sculpture Park 2025 - MoA Bonus Episode 41 25:30

9M ago25:30

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Gallery No32 (@gallery_no.32) Taking inspiration from our grassroots, DIY heritage, 2025's PARK is a space for experimentation. This year, we're not only encouraging fully formed applications, but also ideas, WIPs and sculptural question marks so that together, we can build our 4th and most exciting s…

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Ep.258 Tom Hunter - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:00:07

9M ago1:00:07

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tom Hunter (tomhunterphotography) Tom Hunter is an artist using photography and film, living and working in East London. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of East London. Tom has earned several awards during his career, including the …

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Peter Li - MoA Bonus Episode 40 37:45

10M ago37:45

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Peter Li (@pli.panda) Peter Li is an Architectural Photographer based in London, renowned for his exceptional architectural artwork. His artistic talent has been widely recognized, with notable achievements including securing first place in the Architecture Category at the Epson International Pano Awar…

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Ep.257 Jessie Woodward - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:04

10M ago42:04

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jessie Woodward (@jessieabstract) Jessie is an abstract painter and mixed media Artist, based in Bristol. She has exhibited works throughout the UK and sold her vibrant pieces worldwide. Jessie’s instinctive way of working explores the language of paint and mark making to evoke emotions in the viewer, aiming…

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Ep.256 Katy Baird - Ministry of Arts Podcast 55:27

10M ago55:27

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Katy Baird (@thenewlookkatyb) As an artist Katy has performed at performance festivals and venues across Europe as well as squat parties, clubs and raves. Her debut studio-based performance Workshy, a show about work and the things we do for money, was a smash hit and toured internationally to over 30 cities…

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Ep.255 Luke Hannam - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:41

11M ago54:41

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Luke Hannam (@LukeHannamPaintings) Luke Hannam’s works are celebrated for their vibrant colours, dynamic compositions, and emotional depth. Hannam's early exposure to the arts fuelled his passion for painting, leading him to study at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Hannam's paintings are cha…

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Ep.254 Rosa Roberts - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

11M ago43:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rosa Roberts (@rosa_roberts_) Rosa Roberts grew up in Norfolk on a fruit farm, and moved to London with her family in her teenage years, later studying Fine Art at Central St Martin's. She ran a business which designed and ran drawing workshops in London Museums for 8 years until deciding to go full-time as …

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Ep.253 Peter Stapleton - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:42

11M ago42:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Peter Stapleton (@peterstapletonart) Peter was born in the city of Manchester, in the UK and his early years were significantly influenced by the complexities of coming from a family heavily in serious crime. Eventually Peter ended up in prison, charged with armed robbery on security vans. After spending sev…

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Ep.252 Mark McGowan/The Artist Taxi Driver - Ministry of Arts Podcast 57:52

12M ago57:52

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark McGowan (@the_artist_taxidriver) Mark McGowan is a British street artist, performance artist, film maker and public protester who has gone by the artist name Chunky Mark and more recently The Artist Taxi Driver. By profession, McGowan is a London taxi driver and occasional University speaker and arts tu…

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Ep.251 Clarke Reynolds - Ministry of Arts Podcast 50:54

1y ago50:54

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Clarke Reynolds (@clarkereynoldsofficial) Born in 1981 in Portsmouth, Clarke Reynolds began his life journey with a unique perspective, one shaped by limited sight and profound resilience. Despite facing the challenges of domestic violence and alcohol abuse in his childhood, Clarke found solace and expressio…

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Ep.250 Mason Storm - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

1y ago43:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mason Storm (@masonstormgenius) Masons work has been considered controversial and provocative, however he never try’s to be controversial in his subject matter just for the sake of it, there is always an underlying reason for the work he produces. Mason is probably best known for his mask. It has become a tr…

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Ep.249 Holly Searle aka The Subversive Stitcher - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:33

1y ago54:33

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Holly Searle (@the_subversive_stitcher) For as long as I can remember I have always been making something. In retrospect, I may well have picked this desire to create up from my nan and my mum, who were always making something as well. I was an analogue child that was closer to the make do and mend generatio…

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Ep.248 Heath Kane returns - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:07

1y ago49:07

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Heath Kane (@ByHeathKane) Heath Kane returns almost five and a half years after he first appeared on the podcast, in episode 09. At the time he had his own branding agency, creating his ‘Rich Enough to be Batman’ prints as an external creative outlet. We simply discuss what’s happened since we first recorded…

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Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:05

1y ago44:05

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💥Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson 🎙Ministry of Arts Podcast LINK IN BIO In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Danielle Tomlinson (@danielletomlinsonart) Danielle Tomlinson is a successful young British contemporary artist, taking the art world by storm with her bold, abstract paintings focused around her passion for wildlife. Before working full time a…

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Ep.246 Georgia Powell/CURA Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast 34:53

1y ago34:53

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Georgia Powell of co-founder of CURA Art (@cura_art_) Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro are the Founders of CURA Art and The Residency. Through the two platforms, the founders have created an environment that is focused on long-term care and legacy. The Residency is a platform aimed at supporting and sponsorin…

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Ep.245 Endless - Ministry of Arts Podcast 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Endless (@endlessartist) He goes by the name “Endless” – a word which embodies his limitless creativity, passion and drive. Endless is a London-based artist, who infuses street and contemporary art techniques and practices. After 6 years of study, Endless graduated from Cambridge School Of Art, where he spec…

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Ep.244 Nicola Turner- Ministry of Arts Podcast 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Nicola Turner (@nicolaturner.art) Turner investigates dissolution of boundaries, liminal states, and continuous exchanges across ecosystems. In doing so, she explores the interconnection of life and death, human and non- human, attraction and repulsion. She combines found objects that hold traces of memory, …

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Ep.243 Hercule Van Wolfwinkle - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:16:26

1+ y ago1:16:26

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Hercule Van Wolfwinkle (@portraitsbyhercule) Hercule has been called lots of things throughout his life, an artist certainly wasn’t one of them. But all of that changed one late summer afternoon in 2020 when, whilst trying to coerce his young son into making some thank you cards, he doodled a picture of thei…

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Ep.242 Sara Prinsloo - Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Sara Prinsloo (@saraprinslooart) Sara Prinsloo is a Sheffield based artist exploring her own mental health and lived experiences through art. “My art is a journey into an unconventional adolescence and those ‘things’ that just stay with you forever. The aim is to make sense of my own life experiences: dealin…

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