My Private View

Si Sapsford
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My Private View is a podcast about looking at art—and about the many ways we make sense of what we see. Hosted by artist and sculptor Si Sapsford, each episode is a thoughtful conversation with artists, writers, curators and other cultural voices, exploring not only what they create, but how they look, what shapes their thinking, and the experiences that inform their work. Through discussion of artworks, ideas and personal perspectives, My Private View explores attention, memory, perception and the role of art in contemporary life—inviting listeners to pause, look longer, and see differently

Episodes

  1. Nov 1

    Murray Hidary: Music as a Journey Within | MindTravel, Consciousness & Connection

    Murray Hidary is a musician, composer and entrepreneur and the creator of MindTravel, an immersive experience combining live improvisational piano, meditation and deep listening. In this conversation, Murray talks about his journey from technology and entrepreneurship into music, consciousness and human connection. We explore the origins of MindTravel, the power of improvisation, the role of meditation and the ability of music to express what words cannot. Murray also reflects on the loss of his sister, Mariel, and how that experience profoundly changed his relationship with music. A conversation about music, consciousness, connection and the possibility of travelling somewhere within ourselves through sound. 00:07 Introduction to My Private View 04:06 The Power of Music to Transport Us 05:24 Music as a Tool for Grief and Connection 06:23 Exploring Mind Travel and Its Impact 06:43 Exploring the Intersection of Music and Experience 06:43 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 06:43 Exploring the Nature of Music and Experience 06:43 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 07:08 Exploring the Nature of Music and Experience 52:34 The Influence of Literature on Creativity Murray HidaryMusician, composer, photographer, entrepreneur and creator of MindTravel. 🌐 Murray Hidary:www.murrayhidary.com 🎹 MindTravel — immersive experiences where music and mindfulness meet:www.mindtravel.com 📸 Instagram:@murrayhidary 🎥 YouTube:Murray Hidary on YouTube MindTravel brings together Murray's improvisational piano, mindfulness and immersive environments, creating experiences designed to encourage reflection, connection and a different way of experiencing music. Explore upcoming MindTravel experiences and the wider MindTravel community:MindTravel MindTravel About My Private View My Private View is a podcast about art, creativity and the ideas that sit behind the work. Si Sapsford talks to artists and creative people about their practice, their experiences and the questions that shape what they do — looking beyond the finished work to discover the stories, thoughts and unexpected connections behind it.

    Murray Hidary: Music as a Journey Within | MindTravel, Consciousness & Connection

  2. Oct 11

    Faisal Abdu’Allah — Seeing, Remembering and the Power of Art

    What does it mean to really see someone, rather than simply recognise an image or make an assumption about who they are? Artist Faisal Abdu’Allah joins me for a conversation about representation, identity, memory and the place of art in public life. Having known one another for over twenty years, we revisit the seminars we shared at the University of East London and reflect on the importance of curiosity, dialogue and learning from one another. Faisal recalls how looking at paintings in the National Gallery as a young person prompted questions about the ways people who looked like him were represented. We explore the barbershop as his first university — a place of observation, storytelling, transformation and shared history — and discuss how these experiences continue to inform his work. From Garden of Eden and Blueprint to Hair Traits, we consider how art can challenge inherited assumptions, explore shared humanity and preserve traces of lives and experiences. We also discuss my sculpture Civil Unrest, the importance of ambiguity, the role of music in memory, and why art belongs at the centre of public life. The episode opens with a short reflection on looking, Narcissus and artificial intelligence, and the possibility that we sometimes need something outside ourselves to understand what we are thinking. A conversation about seeing more carefully, remembering more deeply and keeping the questions. Works, books and ideas mentioned This conversation moves through artworks, books, music and ideas that have shaped Faisal’s thinking and our shared discussion. The references below offer starting points for exploring some of those connections further. Books recommended by Faisal Parable of the Sower — Octavia E. ButlerThey Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us — Hanif AbdurraqibArtworks and artists discussed Garden of Eden, Blueprint, Hair Traits and I Wanna Kill Sam — Faisal Abdu’AllahOne and Three Chairs — Joseph Kosuth (identification to be confirmed)Electric Chair — Andy WarholGuernica — Pablo PicassoGlenn Ligon and James BaldwinFilm and music The Fade — filmmaker and title to be confirmedShifting Gears — Johnny HammondA Tribe Called Quest chapters 00:05 Introduction to My Private View 00:49 Reflecting on Seminars and Teaching Methods 00:49 The Nature of Reflection 03:30 The Role of AI in Human Reflection 04:03 The Nature of Reflection 07:18 Personal Growth and Awareness Through Art 11:15 The Role of the Barbershop in Community and Identity 20:08 The Barber's Chair: A Space of Trust andTransformation 24:26 Art as a Reflection of Society and Personal Experience 28:01 The Significance of the Chair 30:21 Transformation Through Haircuts 32:16 Monuments and Memory 34:23 The Process of Creation 38:45 Identity and Memory 46:47 Art as a Central Dialogue 51:16 Navigating Ambiguity in Art 52:56 The Timelessness of Civil Unrest 55:46 The Process of Writing Memoirs 56:57 Reflections from the Barber's Chair 57:12 Book and Music Recommendations

    Faisal Abdu’Allah — Seeing, Remembering and the Power of Art

  3. Aug 9

    Lauren Schott: Writing, Editing & the Creative Process

    Writer and editor Lauren Schott joins Si Sapsford for a conversation about writing, creativity and the long process of turning an idea into a novel. Lauren is the author of Very Slowly All at Once, a psychological thriller about marriage, mystery and the consequences of seemingly small decisions. Before becoming a novelist, she spent more than two decades working in publishing and editing. In this conversation, Lauren talks about where ideas come from, why she can spend months thinking about a story before writing it, creating characters, editing and the difficult balance between working on other people's stories and finding time for your own. We also talk about children's books, publishing and rejection, writer's block, adapting books for screen, and the growing impact of AI on writing and the creative industries. At the end of the conversation, Lauren recommends a book that has stayed with her, and Si responds with a recommendation of his own. My Private View is a series of conversations about how we look at art and culture — and what we notice, think about and take away from the creative work of others.

    Lauren Schott: Writing, Editing & the Creative Process

  4. Aug 7

    Georgina Bradley | Former Detective, Head of Operations on Channel 4's Hunted

    The conversation follows her transition into television through The Heist and Hunted, exploring how genuine investigative techniques are adapted for screen, the ethics of surveillance, and why human behaviour remains the most revealing clue of all. A thoughtful conversation about judgement, resilience, leadership and what years spent reading people can teach us about ourselves. Topics include: Becoming a police officer by chanceCID and major crime investigationsRisk assessment and instinctMisogyny in policingBurnout and leaving the policeThe Heist and Channel 4's HuntedSurveillance and privacyHuman behaviour under pressureLeadership and decision makingBook recommendation: The Child in Time by Ian McEwan. My Private View is a podcast exploring art, culture and the ideas that shape the way we see the world through conversations with artists, writers, thinkers and people with extraordinary experiences. Website:https://www.georginabradley.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-bradley-58738a138/Watch Hunted:https://www.channel4.com/programmes/hunted My Private ViewWebsite:www.sisapsford.comInstagram:@my_private_viewYouTube: @myprivateview.

    Georgina Bradley | Former Detective, Head of Operations on Channel 4's Hunted

  5. Jul 11

    Gary Mansfield - Finding Art in Prison. Transformation, Creativity & Second Chances

    In Episode 1 of My Private View, Si Sapsford talks with artist, curator and podcaster Gary Mansfield about art, identity and transformation. After serving 7 years in prison, Gary discovered art in unexpected circumstances — an experience that changed the way he saw himself and the world around him. Together they explore creativity as a catalyst for change, discussing perception, trauma, resilience and reinvention. A conversation about second chances, self-understanding and the transformative power of seeing differently. 00:00 Introduction03:10 Early life and prison08:20 Discovering art inside prison16:45 Conceptual art and changing perspective28:30 Identity, stigma and reinvention39:10 Scars, trauma and artistic practice50:00 Second chances and social change59:00 Final reflections

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My Private View is a podcast about looking at art—and about the many ways we make sense of what we see. Hosted by artist and sculptor Si Sapsford, each episode is a thoughtful conversation with artists, writers, curators and other cultural voices, exploring not only what they create, but how they look, what shapes their thinking, and the experiences that inform their work. Through discussion of artworks, ideas and personal perspectives, My Private View explores attention, memory, perception and the role of art in contemporary life—inviting listeners to pause, look longer, and see differently

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  • Creator
    Si Sapsford
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Si Sapsford
  • Show Website
    My Private View