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. 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
  2. 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
  3. REWIND Ep.31 Katie Piper - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    12/28/2025

    REWIND Ep.31 Katie Piper - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this REWIND episode (recorded: Feb 2019) Gary Mansfield speaks to Katie Piper OBE (@katiepiper_)   Katie Piper OBE is popular TV presenter/personality, model, writer, activist and a whole lot more. In 2008 she was horrifically attacked with acid, severely scarring her face and chest; she also lost the sight of her left eye. Katie later founded the Katie Piper Foundation, helping others’ deal with living with such injuries.   In 2018, Gary Mansfield created an exhibition called FaceValue, where 30 artists would donate a piece of artwork, and I would deface it [aesthetically] in some way. The question was asked, “If something/one has their identity changed by a third-party, are they devalued by society, or viewed as unique?” The artists’ collectively donated the works to the Katie Piper Foundation.     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. REWIND Ep.30 Emily Malice - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    12/14/2025

    REWIND Ep.30 Emily Malice - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Emily Malice (@emilymalice) Emily Malice is one of the most sort-after artists in the UK, she is one of the many bold and powerful women that are rebalancing the gender scale of the once heavily male orientated industry. She is famed for her linear style mouth design, smiling or snarling and showing braces fixed to the teeth. As well as selling prints of her designs, along with her close friend Stephanie she has started the ethical clothing brand FILTHYCUTELDN.   For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: podcast@mizogart.com Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  5. Ep.297 Catrin Osborne - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    12/08/2025

    Ep.297 Catrin Osborne - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Catrin Osborne (@CatrinOsborne)   Catrin Osborne is a multidisciplinary artist and photographer whose work explores identity, femininity and the shifting nature of the female body. Known for her intimate portraiture and collaborative approach, Osborne focuses on themes often overlooked in mainstream visual culture, giving voice to women’s lived experiences. Her projects combine documentary clarity with a gentle poetic sensibility, resulting in images that feel both grounded and emotionally resonant. Osborne frequently works with her subjects over long periods, allowing trust and authenticity to guide her creative process.   Her latest book, A Portrait of the Menopause, continues this commitment to honest representation. Through photographs and personal testimonies, Osborne highlights the varied realities of menopause—its challenges, its freedoms and its profound physical and emotional transitions. The book provides a platform for women to share their stories, reframing menopause as a powerful, multifaceted stage of life rather than a taboo.   Overall, Osborne’s work contributes meaningfully to contemporary conversations about womanhood, aging and visibility.   For more information on A Portrait of the Menopause go to https://blackdogonline.com/products/a-portrait-of-menopause   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.

    58 min
  6. Ep.296 James Payne/Great Art Explained - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    11/19/2025

    Ep.296 James Payne/Great Art Explained - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to James Payne (@GreatArtExplained)   James Payne is a writer, curator and YouTuber, known for demystifying art via his popular YouTube channel Great Art Explained. His newly released book, Great Art Explained: The Stories Behind the World’s Greatest Masterpieces, brings that same clarity to the printed page. It explores 30 iconic works — from Botticelli’s Birth of Venus to Monet’s Water Lilies and Georgia O’Keeffe’s Jimson Weed — unpacking not only their visual features but also the artists’ lives and social context. Payne’s style is refreshingly jargon-free: he explains what makes each piece “great” through clear storytelling and insight. Stephen Fry has called the book “an instant classic.”   For more information on the Great Art Explained: The Stories Behind the World’s Greatest Masterpieces go to www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/great-art-explained-the-stories-behind-the-worlds-greatest-masterpieces-by-james-payne-signed     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.ministryofarts.co.uk Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  7. REWIND Ep.24 Gina Soden - Ministry of Arts Art Podcast

    11/10/2025

    REWIND Ep.24 Gina Soden - Ministry of Arts Art Podcast

    In this rewind episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Gina Soden (REC: 2019). Gina is a photographic artist that enters once grand and regal buildings to capture images of the last remnants of beauty within those decaying walls. Back in the studio, her creative process produces artworks that are far from dark or macabre. She directs your eye, firstly to a strong focal point, then allows it to absorb the rest of the artwork which has equal measures of beauty, decay and intrigue.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  8. Ep.295 Dave Buonaguidi - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    11/02/2025

    Ep.295 Dave Buonaguidi - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Dave Buonaguidi (@RealHackneyDave)   Dave Buonaguidi (aka Real Hackney Dave) is best known for his bold, witty, and thought-provoking screen prints that blend vintage imagery with striking typography. Drawing from his background in advertising, Buonaguidi combines humour, social commentary, and nostalgia to challenge conventional ideas of art and communication.   He often uses found materials, such as old maps or postcards, overlaid with vivid, hand-pulled slogans that create a playful contrast between past and present. His works explore themes of identity, consumerism, and the power of words, making them instantly recognisable and engaging.   Dave  has exhibited widely across the UK, earning a reputation for his distinctive style that bridges pop art and street culture with clever, irreverent energy.   For more information on the work of Dave Buonaguidi go to https://realhackneydave.com/   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.

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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
    364
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2018: Gary Mansfield/www.ministryofarts.org
  • Show Website
    Ministry of Arts Podcast