The Fitzwilliam Museum Podcasts

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7. The Living Mannequin

2015-01-1315:55

Writer, Translator and Model, Anthony Rudolf discusses the process of working with mannequins when posing for Artist Paula Rego.

6. The Model and The Mannequin

2015-01-0609:23

Caroline Evans, Professor of Fashion History and Theory at Central St Martins, discusses the historically ambiguous relationship between the fashion model and the mannequin.

5. Dr. Auzoux's Papier-Mâché Models

2014-12-1612:33

Josh Nall, Assistant Curator at the Whipple Museum of the History of Science discusses the work of Dr. Louis Auzoux and his innovative papier-mâché, anatomical models.

4. Charcot and the Shop Window (Part 2)

2014-12-0908:56

In the second part of Episode 4, Simon Schaffer focuses on the work of Jean-Martin Charcot in relation to the idea of mannequins and the development of the shop window mannequin. This is the second of two parts.

4. Automata (Part 1)

2014-12-0917:28

In the first part of Episode 4 in the Silent Partners podcast series, Simon Schaffer, Professor of the History of Science in Cambridge University discusses automata and the uncanny nature of artificial figures. This podcast is the first of two parts.

3. Guys and Dolls (Part 2)

2014-12-0313:52

As part of our ongoing series of podcasts around the themes of Silent Partners, Steven Connor, Grace 2 Professor of English in the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Peterhouse discusses the relationship we have with dolls, ranging from the ventriloquist's dummy to the sex doll. This podcast is the second of two parts. Steven Connor's essay on the subject "Guys and Dolls" can be found here: http://www.stevenconnor.com/guysanddolls/guysanddolls.pdf

3. Guys and Dolls (Part 1)

2014-12-0215:09

2. Recreating Poussin's "Great Machine"

2014-11-2714:13

Sculptor Andrew Lacey and Artist Siân Lewis discuss the process of recreating Nicolas Poussin's "Great Machine". Poussin used his machine to "stage" or accurately rehearse the perspectival setting of an imagined space. Andrew and Siân recreated his machine to replicate Poussin's masterpiece Extreme Unction, this reconstruction is part of the installation pathway in Silent Partners.

1. Guy Bourdin's Mannequin Legs

2014-11-2004:15

Alistair O'Neill, Pathway Leader of Fashion History and Theory at Central St Martins discusses the work of fashion photographer Guy Bourdin and his use of mannequin legs in photography in the 1970's.

Time lapse video of John Lewis art recreation

2014-10-2301:59

Time lapse video of a recreation of Millais' Black Brunswicker (on show in the Fitzwilliam Museum's Silent Partners' exhibition) in John Lewis, Cambridge.

Portico Reconstruction

2014-08-1202:00

A short video featuring Museum Director Tim Knox about the Fitzwilliam Museum's Portico reconstruction project.

Is beauty irrelevant in public art?- Q&A podcast

2014-07-1521:21

In March 2013 the Fitzwilliam Museum hosted a panel discussion asking the question "Is beauty irrelevant in public art?". The discussion featured talks given by Helaine Blumenfeld, sculptor, Jonathan Jones, arts critic for The Guardian and Richard Cork, arts critic. The discussion was followed by a Q&A session recorded for this podcast.

Is beauty irrelevant in public art?

2014-07-1530:24

A personal reflection on John Craxton from his biographer Ian Collins

2014-04-1507:44

John Craxton was one of the great British artists of the 20th century. For the majority of his life he painted in Crete, capturing the life and colour of the Mediterranean - as such remained relatively unknown to the British public. His biographer Ian Collins gives a personal reflection on the passions and pastimes of John Craxton and how these were reflected in his work. Exploring two of his works he explains what made Craxton a great modern artist and why we should re-assess his work today. The video overlay of this podcast includes paintings and photographs from the 2014 Fitzwilliam Museum exhibition A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922-2009).

Sir David Attenborough gives a personal introduction to the 2014 John Craxton exhibition

2014-04-0107:27

Sir David Attenborough gives a personal introduction to the exhibition A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922-2009) at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Talking about his friendship with the artist, he explains why he thinks Craxton was one of the greatest British painters of the 20th century, and why his art painted in Greece brings to life the incredible iridescent 'champagne' light of the Mediterranean.

Sir Nicholas Goodison talks about his gifts of art to the Fitzwilliam Museum

2014-03-1913:45

Interview with Sir Nicholas Goodison about the gifts of twentieth century art that he and his wife have made to the Fitzwilliam Museum via the Art Fund.

Edmund de Waal - Material Response

2013-11-2903:06

Edmund de Waal explores the ceramics collections at the Fitzwilliam and gives his thoughts on what they inspire.

Edmund de Waal - On White: Porcelain Stories from the Fitzwilliam

2013-11-2901:28

A slideshow trailer of Edmund de Waal's intervention On White: Porcelain Stories from the Fitzwilliam

Origins of the Afro Comb - Interview with Michael McMillan

2013-09-2704:21

Artist and curator Michael McMillan talks about his contemporary art installations on the modern era of black hair culture, history, politics and style.

China's White Gold: Interview with Takeshi Yasuda

2013-02-1504:53

An interview with potter, Takeshi Yasuda, whose works feature in the Fitzwilliam Museum's exhibition: 'China’s White Gold: Contemporary porcelain from Jingdezhen' (18 December 2012 – 1 April 2013). Yasuda describes his practice, technique and philosophy on art.

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