477. Cultivating Creativity: The Vital Role of Art in Education and Personal Growth feat. Will Gompertz

How does art influence our perception of the world? Can fostering creativity in education lead to overall personal happiness and growth? What lessons can be drawn from historical and modern art practices?

Will Gompertz is the director of Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, and the author of several books, including What Are You Looking At?: The Surprising, Shocking, and Sometimes Strange Story of 150 Years of Modern Art, Think Like an Artist: How to Live a Happier, Smarter, More Creative Life, and most recently See What You're Missing.

Greg and Will discuss the transformative power of art as a tool for self-help and critical engagement. Will analyzes the impact of creativity in education, emphasizing the need for a balanced curriculum that fosters both artistic and analytical thinking. Greg and Will talk about some key figures in the modern art world such as Pierre Mondrian and Marcel Duchamp, who serve as examples of revolutionary artists that challenged the status quo. Will and Greg also explore new ways to look at the importance of teaching art in schools, and how supportive environments in schools and workplaces, like those fostered under leaders like Satya Nadella, can enhance curiosity and innovation. 

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Recommended Resources:

• Leonardo da Vinci
• Piero della Francesca
• Marcel Duchamp
• Fountain (Duchamp)
• The Death of Socrates
• Steve Jobs
• Louise Bourgeois
• Piet Mondrian
• Riccardo Muti
• Sir John Soane's Museum
• Royal Academy of Arts
• Satya Nadella
• David Foster Wallace
• Paul Cézanne
• Albert Rothenberg
• Maurizio Cattelan
• Sol LeWitt
• David Hockney
• Alan Ayckbourn

Guest Profile:

• Profile at the Sir John Soane’s Museum of London
• Wikipedia Profile
• Social Profile on Instagram
• Social Profile on X

His Work:

• Amazon Author Page