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Interviews and Inspiration From The World of Sculpture.

Join, Lucy Branch, sculptural conservator and author, as she talks to sculptors whose work can be found in public spaces. They discuss their creative journeys, their artistic practice and their shared love for all things bronze. Find the show notes at www.sculpturevulture.co.uk and download your free novel.

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    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Interviews and Inspiration From The World of Sculpture.

Join, Lucy Branch, sculptural conservator and author, as she talks to sculptors whose work can be found in public spaces. They discuss their creative journeys, their artistic practice and their shared love for all things bronze. Find the show notes at www.sculpturevulture.co.uk and download your free novel.

    Professional To Legend: Henry Moore with Richard Calvocoressi

    Professional To Legend: Henry Moore with Richard Calvocoressi

    In this episode, host Lucy Branch sits down with acclaimed art historian and curator, Richard Calvocoressi. Richard has held prestigious roles at institutions like Tate, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, and The Henry Moore Foundation, where he served as Director. He shares insights into the important work of the Henry Moore Foundation, which aims to conserve, display, and promote the legacy of the renowned British sculptor Henry Moore. Richard discusses the Foundation's efforts to keep Moore's art and influence visible globally through exhibitions, loans, academic research, and more. He provides a fascinating look at the elements that took this sculptor from a revered professional to a household name.

    Please support the show by buying me a coffee at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/lucybranch ⁠

    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 ⁠

    This podcast was brought to you by ⁠Antique
    Bronze⁠

    • 50 min
    Art and Craft in London's Lost Department Stores with Tessa Boase

    Art and Craft in London's Lost Department Stores with Tessa Boase

    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


    Please support the show by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/lucybranch

    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

    This podcast was brought to you by Antique
    Bronze

    • 45 min
    Roy Noakes' Creative Journey, Legacy Challenges and Dynamic Abstract Sculpture

    Roy Noakes' Creative Journey, Legacy Challenges and Dynamic Abstract Sculpture

    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.

    This podcast was brought to you by Antique
    Bronze

    • 42 min
    Update 2024

    Update 2024

    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

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

    • 16 min
    Other Dimensions, Free-Drawing and Monumental Bronze Sculpture with David Breuer-Weil

    Other Dimensions, Free-Drawing and Monumental Bronze Sculpture with David Breuer-Weil

    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 

    • 41 min
    Gatekeepers, Having A Big Family and Figurative Sculpture with Nicola Godden

    Gatekeepers, Having A Big Family and Figurative Sculpture with Nicola Godden

    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

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Grant Sonnex ,

Inspiration, information and passion for sculpture

A wonderful combination of inspiration, information and passion for sculpture. As a ceramicist hungry for insight into the processes, motivations, and practicalities of life as a sculptor I was so delighted to find Lucy’s podcast. As a former BBC radio producer and presenter I am delighted to find a podcast with such heart and enthusiasm and honesty. Lucy’s ability to pull together the threads of a conversation in her summaries at the end in such a genuine and unaffected way is a delight. (Oops, repetition of “delight”, but that is the lasting impression of this podcast) It is somehow a pleasure beyond the subject matter. A connection to something deeper. Like sculpture.

Laury-Sculptor ,

Brilliantly curated sculpture talks

You are in for a treat with Lucy Branch’s passionate and articulate podcasts. Her knowledge of sculpture, sculpture conservation and sculptors as well as her sense of humour were mine to enjoy in equal measures!

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