Ministry of Arts Podcast

Gary Mansfield
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Possibly the World's most inclusive art podcast. Artist & Curator Gary Mansfield talks to emerging, established and world renowned artists each week in his quite unique manner. Gary's booming Cockney voice and jovial approach, is a breath of fresh air for those within the art world and a beacon to those that thought it inaccessible. Previous guests include: Maggi Hambling, Mark Wallinger, Gavin Turk, kennardphillipps, Mat Colishaw, Ray Richardson, Camille Walala, Rankin, Keith Brymer-Jones, PureEvil, Tanya Ling, Koestler Arts, Stuart Semple, Richard Wirson RA, Sarah Maple, Jenny Eclair, Katy Wix and Adam Buxton . Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com All Social Media: @ministryofartsorg To find out more on Gary Mansfield go to: http://www.garymansfield.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep.303 Tamm Reynolds - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    3D AGO

    Ep.303 Tamm Reynolds - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tamm Reynolds (@MidgitteBardot)   Tamm Reynolds is a study in contrasts: grounded, observant, quietly sharp. By day they navigate the ordinary with practiced grace, cataloguing human habits and social theatre; By night they become Midgitte Bardot, their alter ego. Brazen, glittering, unapologetically theatrical.   Midgitte turns wit into spectacle, exaggeration into truth, daring audiences to laugh and look closer. Where Tamm listens, Midgitte proclaims; where Tamm edits, Midgitte improvises.   Together they form a single creative engine, translating lived detail into performance. One gathers the raw material of life; the other distils it into charisma, comedy, and joy. Exist to survive, subvert expectations, and celebrate reinvention.   Tamm Reynolds’ latest solo show is ‘Shooting from Below’ at the Purcell Room (Southbank) from 9-11 April 2026   For more information on Shooting from Below go to https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/midgitte-bardots-shooting-from-below/     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  2. Ep.302 Kellie Miller - Ministry of Arts Podcast 

    MAR 26

    Ep.302 Kellie Miller - Ministry of Arts Podcast 

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Kellie Miller (@KellieMillerArts)   Kellie Miller Arts (KMA) is an artist-owned gallery located in the prestigious, historic heart of the Brighton cultural quarter, a fitting setting for a space sympathetic to the art of storytelling.   The gallery houses local, national and international artists, with works that speak of the artistic process, where the hand of the artist can be seen.   There are a limited number of tickets available at sussexpaoty.com   Also in this episode is a small introduction to three of the Sussex paoty 2026 finalists: 1. Sarah Hawxwell - @Salty6645 2. Ava Brimilcombe - @AveysArt 3. Milo Hartnoll - @MiloHartnoll   For ticket information for the Sussex Portrait of the year on 28 March go to https://www.instagram.com/sussexpaoty   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  3. Ep.301 Matt Murphy - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    MAR 25

    Ep.301 Matt Murphy - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Matt Murphy (@MattMurphyArt)   Matt Murphy is a professional artist specialising in both watercolours and oils. He is best known for his unique abstract portraits created through a modern, non-traditional approach. With decades of experience, Matt has exhibited in London and across the UK, and his work has been featured in art magazines and podcasts. He has also completed commissions for clients around the world.   There are a limited number of tickets available at sussexpaoty.com   Also in this episode is a small introduction to three of the Sussex paoty 2026 finalists:   1. Sam Telford - @SamTelfordArt 2. Kade Tame - @kad25.00 3. Ryan Holloway - @ RyanHollowayArtist   For ticket information for the Sussex Portrait of the year on 28 March go to https://www.instagram.com/sussexpaoty   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk   Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com   Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  4. Ep.300 Sara Reeve/Sussex PAotY - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    MAR 23

    Ep.300 Sara Reeve/Sussex PAotY - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Sara Reeve (@sarareevedraws)   We are very excited to have Sara Reeve to the Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 judging panel!⁣   As a former runner-up on Sky’s Portrait @artistoftheyear Sara knows exactly what it’s like to be in a live portrait competition.⁣ ⁣ Now, she’s bringing her artistic expertise to @thevenueworthing on 28th March to help us crown Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026⁣   Want to witness the competition live and see Sara in action as a judge? ⁣   There are a limited number of tickets available at sussexpaoty.com   Also in this episode is a small introduction to three of the Sussex paoty 2026 finalists:   1. Tim O’Brien - @ TimOBrien_Artist   2. Chunthu Elgin - @artofit_   3. Tula Parker - @ TulaParker_Artist   For ticket information for the Sussex Portrait of the year on 28 March go to https://www.instagram.com/sussexpaoty     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk   Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com   Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  5. REWIND Ep.51 Maggi Hambling - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    MAR 7

    REWIND Ep.51 Maggi Hambling - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Maggi Hambling Maggi Hambling is a prominent British painter and sculptor known for her expressive, often controversial work. Born in 1945 in Sudbury, Suffolk, she studied at the Ipswich School of Art and later at the Royal College of Art. Hambling’s art spans painting, sculpture and public memorials, frequently exploring themes of death, memory and the sea. One of her most famous public works is the Scallop (2003), a steel sculpture on Aldeburgh beach dedicated to the composer Benjamin Britten. The piece sparked debate but has since become an iconic landmark. Hambling also created the Oscar Wilde Memorial Sculpture near Trafalgar Square. Her paintings are often energetic and gestural, reflecting strong emotion and movement. Throughout her career, Hambling has been recognised for her bold artistic voice and her willingness to challenge traditional expectations in British art. To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  6. Ep.299 Calum Hall/Creative Debuts - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    FEB 23

    Ep.299 Calum Hall/Creative Debuts - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Calum Hall of Creative Debuts (@CreativeDebuts)   Creative Debuts connect artists with brands, businesses, and art lovers - through art rental, commissions, events, and storytelling that sparks real change.   Founded in 2013 by Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree Calum Hall, Creative Debuts exists to make the art world fairer, bolder, and more accessible.   They’re not just an art platform - They’re a movement. They give underrepresented artists a platform, and help brands bring creativity and culture into their spaces through budget-friendly, flexible art consultancy services.     FACE 2 FACE On March 5th, Creative Debuts return IRL at Laundry Studios in Hackney, London, for a new chapter of their long-running event series, bringing artists, art lovers, creatives and culture-shapers together once again in a shared space. The exhibition theme, FACE 2 FACE, puts human connection front and centre.   For more information on the work of Creative Debuts go to  https://www.creativedebuts.co.uk/     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  7. REWIND Ep.38 Martyn Ware - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    FEB 6

    REWIND Ep.38 Martyn Ware - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield talks to sound artist Martyn Ware (@martynware), music producer and founding member of both Human League & Heaven 17.   Martyn co-curated ReAnimate, an exhibition of sound spread over several rooms of the National Portrait Gallery where several artists were invited to create sound portraits, as part of the Late Shift Extra events. For The National Trust’s One and All project Martyn created What Does the Sea Say?, an interactive soundscape housed within a typical British beach hut.    Although recordings were made by the sea, this work travelled around the UK. Martyn’s latest creation is an urban soundscape is entitled; Everything Old is New Again which accompanied the visual experience of the Forest of Imagination in Bath during the summer of 2019, where statements made by the old were read aloud by the young and vice versa (a link for which is found below). https://soundcloud.com/martynware/everything-old-is-new-again-stereo-binaural   For more information of Martyn’s sound installations, past and present visit; www.illustriouscompany.co.uk Martyn is touring throughout 2019 with Heaven 17    To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  8. Ep.298 Michelle Heron - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    JAN 12

    Ep.298 Michelle Heron - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Pure Evil (@MichelleHeron.art)   Michelle Heron is best known for her evocative paintings of shop-fronts, which capture the quiet character of everyday streets. Working primarily in oil, Heron focuses on independent shops, cafés and small businesses, often depicting them closed, weathered or slightly worn. Her work is less about commerce and more about memory, place and passing time. By isolating shop-fronts and removing figures, she invites viewers to reflect on changing high streets and the social histories embedded in familiar buildings.   Her muted colour palettes and careful attention to signage, reflections and typography give each painting a strong sense of atmosphere. Through these seemingly ordinary subjects, Heron elevates overlooked spaces into thoughtful, nostalgic portraits of contemporary British life.   Thank you to Tani Burns for making this conversation happen   For more information on the work of Michelle Heron go to https:// MichelleHeron.co.uk     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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Possibly the World's most inclusive art podcast. Artist & Curator Gary Mansfield talks to emerging, established and world renowned artists each week in his quite unique manner. Gary's booming Cockney voice and jovial approach, is a breath of fresh air for those within the art world and a beacon to those that thought it inaccessible. Previous guests include: Maggi Hambling, Mark Wallinger, Gavin Turk, kennardphillipps, Mat Colishaw, Ray Richardson, Camille Walala, Rankin, Keith Brymer-Jones, PureEvil, Tanya Ling, Koestler Arts, Stuart Semple, Richard Wirson RA, Sarah Maple, Jenny Eclair, Katy Wix and Adam Buxton . Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com All Social Media: @ministryofartsorg To find out more on Gary Mansfield go to: http://www.garymansfield.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Gary Mansfield
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    370
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2018: Gary Mansfield/www.ministryofarts.org
  • Show Website
    Ministry of Arts Podcast

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