Round the Studios

Karen Mailley

Welcome to Round the Studios: Scottish history from a new perspective with Dr Karen Mailley. The weekly podcast will explore Scotland's history through a variety of individuals, historical events and artworks but more importantly , it will also act as a living archive capturing the voices and stories of today. But be warned, this is an intersectional podcast where we explore a variety of themes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Round the Studios: Elaine Woo MacGregor

    2 days ago

    Round the Studios: Elaine Woo MacGregor

    Join historian Dr Karen Mailley as she chats to artist Elaine Woo MacGregor. We talk about Elaine's art training and career and and her colourful and powerful work which often represents strong women in the public eye. Weirdly, we also talk about arsenic, green ladies and ghosties all which are relevant, I assure you! Elaine Woo MacGregor is a Scottish-born Chinese artist trained in the Glasgow School of Art. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree with honours, acquired a studio and began working as a full-time artist. She has exhibited in galleries in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Cambridge and abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  2. Round the Studios: Scotland's Architects

    17 Jun

    Round the Studios: Scotland's Architects

    In this episode Karen and Niall Murphy discuss Scotland's architects and architecture focusing on Kathryn Findlay and Zara Hadid. They talk about the blue plaque scheme, how architects should be commemorated, and smashing the patriarchy. Also, there is mention of a 'soft and hairy' house. Intrigued? Niall is an architect with 25 years of experience, specialising in heritage, conservation, and community issues in Glasgow. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Glasgow Built Heritage Commission, is a Trustee of the Built Environment Forum Scotland, has been the Chair of the Govanhill Baths Building Preservation Trust and served on the Glasgow Urban Design Panel for a decade. He has received several awards, including the Glasgow Doors Open Day Outstanding Talk Award (2025), and frequently lectures on architecture and urban design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  3. Round the Studios: Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh

    10 Jun

    Round the Studios: Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh

    Want to discover the real Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh? Let us delve further into the woman who not only married Charles Rennie Mackintosh but who was an artist and designer in her own right. Listen to Dr Karen Mailley chat to Mackintosh expert, and all round excellent human being, Dr Robyne Calvert talk about all things Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh related, from the occult to complicated relationships and friendships to working collaboratively with her husband. Karen and Robyne chat about it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
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About

Welcome to Round the Studios: Scottish history from a new perspective with Dr Karen Mailley. The weekly podcast will explore Scotland's history through a variety of individuals, historical events and artworks but more importantly , it will also act as a living archive capturing the voices and stories of today. But be warned, this is an intersectional podcast where we explore a variety of themes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Karen Mailley
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Karen Mailley
  • Show Website
    Round the Studios
  • Provider

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