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Temporary Admission | Art Podcast

56 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

James Quirk hosts Temporary Admission, a podcast aimed at demystifying the art world and setting you up with everything you need to know. Join James as he navigates the art world - from exhibition openings to artist spotlights and everything in-between.

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Frieze London & Frieze Masters - the low down: In conversation with Nathan Clements-Gillespie

October 05, 2022 10:51 - 25 minutes

With Frieze London and Frieze Masters opening to the public this October, tune in this week as James chats with the fair's director, Nathan Clements-Gillespie. We discuss everything from the fair's rich history, exactly why Pace Gallery will be showing a life-size freezer (no pun intended) and how to make the most of the fair this time round. Plus, what role does an art fair have when it comes to sustainability? Frieze London & Masters: 12-16th October 2022 Tickets available from: https://ww...

Marina Abramović: Gates and Portals with Emma Ridgway

September 21, 2022 08:37 - 42 minutes

With Marina Abramović: Gates and Portals opening this week at Modern Art Oxford, tune in as James chats with the exhibition's curator, Emma Ridgway. Find out more about Abramović's practice and hear about some of her most famous works (including walking the great wall of China or surrounding herself in a burning ring of fire,). We discuss what to expect from the exhibition opening this September. It's one not to miss! Exhibition on view: 24 September - 5 March 2023 Tickets available: https:/...

Soho House: The art inside everyone's favourite house with Sara Terzi

September 07, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes

Tune in this week as James chats with Sara Terzi, Senior Collections Manager for Soho House. Find out how Soho House source's the artworks for each location, which works to look out for and how to buy your very own pieces to match those in your local house. Plus we discuss where to see the biggest collection of LGBT+ art on display in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conversations with a collector: 30 minutes with Frank Cohen

August 24, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes

Tune in this week as James chats with one of Britain's best-known art collectors, Frank Cohen. Dubbed 'the Saatchi of the North' and with a collection so big that only Charles Saatchi himself can top it, we discuss everything from how Frank and his wife, Cherryl, built their collection, what sparked his love of art and how one chance encounter at a dinner party led to taking over the walls of Fortnum and Mason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian Art: In conversation with James Butterwick

August 10, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes

Tune in this week as James is joined by one of the leading experts on Ukrainian and Russian art, James Butterwick. We find out all about the history of art in Ukraine, why 'fake-busting' Ukrainian art has caused a riot and what we can do to support those affected by the ongoing crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFTs: Is the art world ready? In conversation with David Batchelor and Leyla Fakhr

July 27, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes

This week, we're joined by Scottish artist and writer, David Batchelor, and ex-Tate curator and Head of Programming at Verse, Leyla Fakhr. Join James as we discuss whether the art world is really ready for NFTs from 'traditional' big-name artists, whether NFTs will change the artist/gallery relationship and how Verse make buying NFTs as easy as placing an Amazon order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art vs Architecture: In conversation with Rana Begum and Petter Culley

July 13, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes

Tune in this week as James chats with London-based artist and Royal Academician, Rana Begum, and the architect behind her new home/studio (and the founder of Spatial Affairs), Petter Culley, to discuss the interplay of art and architecture, Rana's latest show at Pitzhanger, and how Peter spent 10 years delving into the detail to design Rana's new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Power of Language: In conversation with Saad Eddine Said

June 29, 2022 06:22 - 23 minutes

This week, James sits down with Saad Eddine Said, Artistic Director and CEO of Nottingham-based visual arts centre, The New Art Exchange. Tune in as they discuss whether we should be reconsidering what we really mean by 'good' art and how the power of rethinking language and co-creation can be used to encourage us to re-imagine and re-shape the way we experience diversity, arts and creativity within society.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exhibition Preview: Inside the Summer Exhibition with Axel Rüger

June 15, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes

Everyone's favourite exhibition is back! With the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition returning to Piccadilly (London) on the 21st of June, tune in as James chats with Royal Academy Chief Executive, Axel Rüger, to find out what's in store this year, which works might just be his favourite and just how challenging it was at the helm of Britain's longest established art school during lock-down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayfair Art Weekend: In conversation with John Martin and James Mayor

June 08, 2022 10:39 - 24 minutes

With the return of Mayfair Art Weekend later this month, tune in as James chats with founding gallery director, John Martin, and participating gallery director, James Mayor, as we chat through everything from how the British art market has changed over the years, why initiatives such as Mayfair Art Weekend are even more important post-covid and what to look out for this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India Rose James: The Soho heiress taking on the London art scene

June 01, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes

India inherited Soho from her granddad, Paul Raymond, and now she's opened a gallery of her own, Soho Revue. Tune in as James chats with rebellious heiress and the 'Queen of Soho' herself, India Rose James. We find out how India plans to take on the London art scene, why supporting emerging artists is so important, and what you should be collecting right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sculpture in the City: Public art to go and see right now

May 18, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes

With the 11th edition of Sculpture in the City launching in London’s Square Mile this June and with the project presenting a new site-specific commission in Aldgate Square, tune in as James chats with Stella Ioannou and artist Jocelyn McGregor to find out what to expect this year from the project that's transformed the once sterile City of London, into a cultural hub - showing 141 artworks by 121 artists since it's inception in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Artist Spotlight: 20 minutes with Georgie Stewart

May 04, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes

Tune in this week as James chats with an old friend, Georgie Stewart, to find out what exactly makes a good piece of art, whether it's possible to bridge the gap between fine art and illustration and why exactly Georgie has avoided using the colour yellow in her practice - until now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exhibition Preview: 'Our Time on Earth' at The Barbican

April 20, 2022 06:22 - 22 minutes

With the effects of the climate crisis all around us, have you ever stopped to think about what the future could look like if we don't change how we spend our time on earth? Join us, this week, as James chats with Acting Co-Head of Barbican International Enterprises, Luke Kemp, to find out everything you need to know about their latest exhibition, Our Time on Earth. With immersive installations, we discuss how technology can bring us closer to nature and what the future might just look like. ...

BONUS EPISODE: Win 2 VIP tickets to London Art Fair

April 13, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes

Join us for a very special, bonus episode, of Temporary Admission. This week, James chats with London Art Fair director, Sarah Monk, to find out what to expect from the fair this April, which artists to look out for, and how to win 2 x VIP tickets to the fair. Competition entry: https://www.wizardradio.co.uk/temporaryadmission T&Cs Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS EPISODE: Inside London Art Fair

April 13, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes

Join us for a very special, bonus episode, of Temporary Admission. This week, James chats with London Art Fair director, Sarah Monk, to find out what to expect from the fair this April, which artists to look out for, and how to win 2 x VIP tickets to the fair. Competition entry: https://www.wizardradio.co.uk/temporaryadmission T&Cs Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

London Calling: Illuminating London's Bridges

April 06, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes

Have you ever wondered what happens when someone decides to build the world's longest public art commission? Tune in as James chats with Illuminated River Director, Sarah Gaventa to find out how everyone's favourite light artist, Leo Villareal lit up London's most famous bridges, why Westminster bridge is green, and how you can see the installation for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venice Biennale 2022: Between Sunrise and Sunset with Maya Allison

March 23, 2022 03:00 - 24 minutes

With the 59th Venice Biennale just around the corner, tune in as James chats with Maya Allison, curator of the National Pavilion UAE 2022 exhibition and Executive Director of The New York University Abu Dhabi Art Gallery. Find out what to expect from the 'Olympics for the art world' this year, why the UAE has chosen to exhibit only one special work by Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, and why we shouldn't really be asking why art in the middle east is finally gaining more traction in western society. Le...

Artist Spotlight: 20 Minutes with Anton Alvarez

March 09, 2022 02:00 - 20 minutes

Tune in as James chats with Swedish-Chilean artist, Anton Alvarez, as he presents a new installation over at 100 Bishopsgate in London. Following a month-long pop-up studio, we find out how Alvarez creates his iconic clay columns, and why reusing materials is important to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Story of Success: In Conversation with Lydia Fenet

February 23, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes

Named as one of the most powerful women in New York, tune is as James chats with Christie's very own Lydia Fenet. Having raised over half a billion dollars for non-profits and taking over six hundred auctions (one even with Bruce Springsteen at Maddison Square Gardens), we find out what it takes to make a success in the art world and which lot Lydia wishes that she had bid on for herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exhibition Preview: Louise Bourgeois x Jenny Holzer - The Violence of Handwriting Across a Page

February 09, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes

What happens when one of the world's most famous living contemporary artists, curates an exhibition of works by one of the most influential artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries? Tune in as James chats with Anita Haldemann, Deputy Director of the Kunstmuseum in Basel to find out what to expect from the groundbreaking Louise Bourgeois x Jenny Holzer exhibition. Exhibition Tickets Available: https://kunstmuseumbasel.ch/en/exhibitions/2022/bourgeois-holzer Learn more about your ad ...

Exhibition Preview: Francis Bacon - Man and Beast

January 26, 2022 07:15 - 18 minutes

Tune in as James chats with Michael Peppiatt, curator of 'Francis Bacon: Man and Beast' at the Royal Academy here in London. As an old friend of Bacon's, find out what inspired Peppiatt to curate such a highly anticipated exhibition. From forming a friendship with Bacon back when he was a student and spending long nights drinking in Soho members clubs, to discussing the impact of Bacon's life on his practice and which works to look out for, this episode is one not to miss. Francis Bacon: Man...

Diversity In The Arts: In Conversation with Gemma Rolls-Bentley

January 12, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes

Welcome back for Season 2 of Temporary Admission. Tune in as James chats with Gemma Rolls-Bentley, Chief Curator at Avant Arte, to hear what it was like working at Damien Hirst’s studio in the early days and how much of a problem the lack of diversity and inclusion is within the art industry. From putting artists first and seeking out new talent, we find out how Gemma plans to bring a diverse program to life in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diversity in the arts: In conversation with Gemma Rolls-Bentley

January 12, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Welcome back for Season 2 of Temporary Admission. Tune in as James chats with Gemma Rolls-Bentley, Chief Curator at Avant Arte, to hear what it was like working at Damien Hirst's studio in the early days and how much of a problem the lack of diversity and inclusion is within the art industry. From putting artists first and seeking out new talent, we find out how Gemma plans to bring a diverse program to life in 2022.

Artist Spotlight: In conversation with Manon Steyaert

December 22, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Tune in as James chats with French-born artist, Manon Steyaert, to hear how she's carefully building her reputation in the art world after graduating from Central Saint Martins and Chelsea College of Arts. Find out which challenges face emerging artists today, why gallery representation isn't for her and whether plastic really does have a place in the art world. 

Artist Spotlight: In Conversation with Manon Steyaert

December 22, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes

Tune in as James chats with French-born artist, Manon Steyaert, to hear how she's carefully building her reputation in the art world after graduating from Central Saint Martins and Chelsea College of Arts. Find out which challenges face emerging artists today, why gallery representation isn't for her and whether plastic really does have a place in the art world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7. Bringing bronze back to life with Hal Jacob

December 06, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

What happens when some of the world's most precious items need restoring? Tune in as James chats with conservation and restoration expert, Hal Jacob, from Plowden & Smith to find out what it's like to be entrusted with the restoration of a multi-million pound Barbara Hepworth sculpture and how exactly he breathed new life into the bronze heart of Silverdale.

Restoration: Bringing bronze back to life with Hal Jacob

December 06, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

What happens when some of the world's most precious items need restoring? Tune in as James chats with conservation and restoration expert, Hal Jacob, from Plowden & Smith to find out what it's like to be entrusted with the restoration of a multi-million pound Barbara Hepworth sculpture and how exactly he breathed new life into the bronze heart of Silverdale.

Restoration: Bringing Bronze Back To Life with Hal Jacob

December 06, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes

What happens when some of the world's most precious items need restoring? Tune in as James chats with conservation and restoration expert, Hal Jacob, from Plowden & Smith to find out what it's like to be entrusted with the restoration of a multi-million pound Barbara Hepworth sculpture and how exactly he breathed new life into the bronze heart of Silverdale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Influencing Art and the Metaverse with Benny Or

November 30, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

With Facebook re-branding to Meta and everyone diving headfirst into the Metaverse, tune in as James chats with Creative Director and Art Influencer, Benny Or. From designing sets for A-list celebrities, becoming an art Instagram heavyweight, and embarking on his latest project to create the world's first interactive environment NFT, in partnership with French sculptor and digital artist, Cyril Lancelin, we cover it all. 

The Metaverse: Influencing art and the metaverse with Benny Or

November 30, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

With Facebook re-branding to Meta and everyone diving headfirst into the Metaverse, tune in as James chats with Creative Director and Art Influencer, Benny Or. From designing sets for A-list celebrities, becoming an art Instagram heavyweight, and embarking on his latest project to create the world's first interactive environment NFT, in partnership with French sculptor and digital artist, Cyril Lancelin, we cover it all. 

6. Influencing art and the metaverse with Benny Or

November 30, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

With Facebook re-branding to Meta and everyone diving headfirst into the Metaverse, tune in as James chats with Creative Director and Art Influencer, Benny Or. From designing sets for A-list celebrities, becoming an art Instagram heavyweight, and embarking on his latest project to create the world's first interactive environment NFT, in partnership with French sculptor and digital artist, Cyril Lancelin, we cover it all. 

The Metaverse: Influencing Art and the Metaverse with Benny Or

November 30, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes

With Facebook re-branding to Meta and everyone diving headfirst into the Metaverse, tune in as James chats with Creative Director and Art Influencer, Benny Or. From designing sets for A-list celebrities, becoming an art Instagram heavyweight, and embarking on his latest project to create the world's first interactive environment NFT, in partnership with French sculptor and digital artist, Cyril Lancelin, we cover it all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5. Art in Abu Dhabi with Dyala Nusseibeh

November 15, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

With Abu Dhabi Art just around the corner, tune in as James chats with art fair director, Dyala Nusseibeh to find out what's in store for this year's fair. From emerging artists and special commissions to digital viewing options for those unable to make the trip, it's set to be another fantastic year for the fair, which continues to pioneer art and culture within the MENASA region.

Art in Abu Dhabi with Dyala Nusseibeh

November 15, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

With Abu Dhabi Art just around the corner, tune in as James chats with art fair director, Dyala Nusseibeh to find out what's in store for this year's fair. From emerging artists and special commissions to digital viewing options for those unable to make the trip, it's set to be another fantastic year for the fair, which continues to pioneer art and culture within the MENASA region.

Art Fairs: Art In Abu Dhabi with Dyala Nusseibeh

November 15, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes

With Abu Dhabi Art just around the corner, tune in as James chats with art fair director, Dyala Nusseibeh to find out what's in store for this year's fair. From emerging artists and special commissions to digital viewing options for those unable to make the trip, it's set to be another fantastic year for the fair, which continues to pioneer art and culture within the MENASA region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art Fairs: Art in Abu Dhabi with Dyala Nusseibeh

November 15, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

With Abu Dhabi Art just around the corner, tune in as James chats with art fair director, Dyala Nusseibeh to find out what's in store for this year's fair. From emerging artists and special commissions to digital viewing options for those unable to make the trip, it's set to be another fantastic year for the fair, which continues to pioneer art and culture within the MENASA region.

Episode 6 - Art in Abu Dhabi with Dyala Nusseibeh

November 15, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

With Abu Dhabi Art just around the corner, tune in as James chats with art fair director, Dyala Nusseibeh to find out what's in store for this year's fair. From emerging artists and special commissions to digital viewing options for those unable to make the trip, it's set to be another fantastic year for the fair, which continues to pioneer art and culture within the Menasa region.

Fractional Art Ownership with Francesca Casiraghi

November 02, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Have you ever wanted to buy your very own bluechip artwork worthy of being in a museum? Now you might be able to with the help of NFTs. Tune in as James chats about fractional art ownership and buying art shares with Francesca Casiraghi, CEO and Co-founder of London Trade Art. 

4. Fractional Art Ownership with Francesca Casiraghi

November 02, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Have you ever wanted to buy your very own bluechip artwork worthy of being in a museum? Now you might be able to with the help of NFTs. Tune in as James chats about fractional art ownership and buying art shares with Francesca Casiraghi, CEO and Co-founder of London Trade Art. 

Art In Pieces: Fractional Art Ownership with Francesca Casiraghi

November 02, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes

Have you ever wanted to buy your very own bluechip artwork worthy of being in a museum? Now you might be able to with the help of NFTs. Tune in as James chats about fractional art ownership and buying art shares with Francesca Casiraghi, CEO and Co-founder of London Trade Art.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4 - Fractional Art Ownership with Francesca Casiraghi

November 02, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Have you ever wanted to buy your very own bluechip artwork worthy of being in a museum? Now you might be able to with the help of NFTs. Tune in as James chats about fractional art ownership and buying art shares with Francesca Casiraghi, CEO and Co-founder of London Trade Art. 

Episode 3 - Chatting NFTs with Joe Kennedy

October 20, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Tune in as James chats all things NFTs with gallery director and art entrepreneur, Joe Kennedy. As founder of Unit London gallery and Institut, the premier art world NFT platform, Joe chats through his plans for the gallery, how NFTs will continue to take their rightful place in the art world and what's next for the Mayfair-based gallery.

NFTs: Chatting All Things NFTs with Joe Kennedy

October 20, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes

Tune in as James chats all things NFTs with gallery director and art entrepreneur, Joe Kennedy. As founder of Unit London gallery and Institut, the premier art world NFT platform, Joe chats through his plans for the gallery, how NFTs will continue to take their rightful place in the art world and what's next for the Mayfair-based gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chatting NFTs with Joe Kennedy

October 20, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Tune in as James chats all things NFTs with gallery director and art entrepreneur, Joe Kennedy. As founder of Unit London gallery and Institut, the premier art world NFT platform, Joe chats through his plans for the gallery, how NFTs will continue to take their rightful place in the art world and what's next for the Mayfair-based gallery.

3. Chatting NFTs with Joe Kennedy

October 20, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Tune in as James chats all things NFTs with gallery director and art entrepreneur, Joe Kennedy. As founder of Unit London gallery and Institut, the premier art world NFT platform, Joe chats through his plans for the gallery, how NFTs will continue to take their rightful place in the art world and what's next for the Mayfair-based gallery.

NFTs: Chatting all things NFTs with Joe Kennedy

October 20, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Tune in as James chats all things NFTs with gallery director and art entrepreneur, Joe Kennedy. As founder of Unit London gallery and Institut, the premier art world NFT platform, Joe chats through his plans for the gallery, how NFTs will continue to take their rightful place in the art world and what's next for the Mayfair-based gallery.

Mexico to LA with Chris Sharp

October 10, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Tune in as James chats with Gallery Director and Curator, Chris Sharp to find out how Chris moved from Mexico to LA in the wake of the pandemic to open his new gallery space in midtown and transition Lulu to a non-profit satellite of the X Museum in Mexico; all whilst preparing for Fiac! later this month.

Opening My Gallery: Mexico to LA with Chris Sharp

October 10, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes

Tune in as James chats with Gallery Director and Curator, Chris Sharp to find out how Chris moved from Mexico to LA in the wake of the pandemic to open his new gallery space in midtown and transition Lulu to a non-profit satellite of the X Museum in Mexico; all whilst preparing for Fiac! later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2 - Mexico to LA with Chris Sharp

October 10, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Tune in as James chats with Gallery Director and Curator, Chris Sharp to find out how Chris moved from Mexico to LA in the wake of the pandemic to open his new gallery space in midtown and transition Lulu to a non-profit satellite of the X Museum in Mexico; all whilst preparing for Fiac! later this month.