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London's Edwardian Department Stores are filled with sculpture, craft and design. Today, Lucy Branch and Tessa Boase, discuss their shared love of this subject and the decline of these titans of retail.

If you'd like a copy of Tessa's book - London's Lost Department Stores: A Vanished World of Dazzle and Dreams can be bought here.

You can find the accompanying blogpost and images to the interview at www.sculpturevulture.co.uk


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Or, you can purchase one of Lucy Branch's non-fiction books Bronze Behaving Badly or Wax On Wax Off: How To Care For Bronze Sculpture on Amazon UK or Other Online Stores Stores

If you like novels about sculpture, you might enjoy one by Lucy Branch

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In this episode, Lucy Branch, delves into the life and legacy of sculptor, Roy Noakes, whose journey from a humble East End background to a profound artist is as inspiring as it is instructive. Our guest, Biddy Noakes, shares her personal and intimate perspective on Roy's evolution as an artist, from his early days as an apprentice carver to his deep exploration of form and light, from traditional carving to innovative sculptural expressions.

Our discussion also touches on a universal challenge that many artists and their families face: managing an artist's legacy. Biddy opens up about her current struggle with what to do with Roy's body of work and how best to honour his artistic intentions.

If you'd like to support the show, please consider purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the foundations of preserving sculpture and architectural features or Wax On Wax Off: How To Care For Sculpture. Or, one of several novels by Lucy Branch where sculpture is always at the heart of the story.

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Today, ⁠⁠Lucy Branch ⁠⁠brings us an update after a break of almost two years.

Find out what has been occurring since the last interview. Catch-up with show host and hear about what's next for Sculpture Vulture.

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  

The books mentioned in this episode are ⁠Seven Summers⁠ by Paige Toon and ⁠Wax On Wax Off - How To Care
For Bronze Sculpture ⁠by Lucy Branch

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Today, Lucy Branch talks to David Breuer-Weil who is a painter and sculptor. His works have been installed in major public spaces in London including Hampstead Heath, Hanover Square, Grosvenor Gardens, Marble Arch and around the world. His work can’t help but stop you in your tracks – it’s not of this world, it’s fragmented parts, it’s out of another dimension! 

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of David Breuer-Weil's work and a transcription of the interview at  Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE

Please support the show by purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the foundations of preserving sculpture and architectural features. Or, one of several novels such as, Restoration Murder, by Lucy Branch.

This podcast was brought to you by Antique Bronze specialists in sculpture conservation 

Today, Lucy Branch, talks to, Nicola Godden, who is a figurative sculptor. Although the majority of her work Is for private owners, she has created well known and well loved monuments including Icarus for London 2012 Olympic Village, Sir Peter Scott sculpture for London Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre in barnes and Hammersmith Man on the Hammersmith fly over among others. 

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of Nicola Godden's work and a transcription of the interview at  Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE

Please support the show, please consider purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the foundations of preserving sculpture and architectural features. Or, one of several novels such as, Restoration Murder, by Lucy Branch.

This podcast was brought to you by Antique Bronze

Today, Lucy Branch talks to Mark Richards whose list of public monuments is vast including, The Matthew Flinders Monument in Euston Station, The Vernon monument, Portsmouth, The Roger Casement Statue in Ireland, The Big Tom McBride Sculpture in Co Monaghan among many others. We discuss the role of medieval guilds in his career choice, his moral compass when it comes to serving communities and what it takes to create such a vast body of work.  

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of Mark Richard's work and a transcription of the interview at  Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE

Please support the show by buying one of Lucy Branch's novels about the dark side of the art world or via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lucybranch