My Favourite Work of Art
Dr Laura-Jane Foley
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Vikki Stone on Grayson Perry
My Favourite Work of Art
02/17/19 • 19 min
In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets Vikki Stone an award-winning comedian, actress, composer and singer. Vikki chooses to talk about Grayson Perry and the television programmes he has made for Channel 4. Vikki talks about the importance of accessibility in art, music and comedy.
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Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
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Series Two Preview
My Favourite Work of Art
11/13/18 • 2 min
Artworks can elicit strong emotions and be powerful reminders of a lost time. In this series writer and art historian Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets some of Britain’s best-known personalities and uncovers the stories and passions behind her guests' favourite works of art.
Thank you for listening to series one of My Favourite Work of Art. Listen to this trailer to find out about episodes you may have missed and hear exclusive news about some of the exciting guests coming up in series two - which begins in 2019.
To comment on the show please write to @laurajanefoley on Twitter and use the hashtag #MyFavouriteWorkOfArt
Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
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Jo Good on Nicolaes Maes
My Favourite Work of Art
03/17/19 • 18 min
In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets Jo Good the hugely popular radio presenter on BBC London, actress and presenter. Jo chooses ‘Old Woman Saying Grace’ also known as ‘The Prayer Without End’ painted around 1656 by the Dutch Golden Age painter Nicolaes Maes (1634 - 1693). Jo explains the deeply personal reasons behind her choice of painting.
To comment on the show please write to @laurajanefoley on Twitter and use the hashtag #MyFavouriteWorkOfArt
Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
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Howard Blake on Ruskin Spear
My Favourite Work of Art
02/03/19 • 19 min
In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets award-winning composer, conductor and pianist Howard Blake. Howard is best known for composing the music for the much-loved Christmas classic 'The Snowman'. In a wide-ranging and fascinating chat full of revealing anecdotes, Howard chooses to talk about the art and life of English painter Ruskin Spear (1911-1990). An episode not to be missed!
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Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
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Introduction
My Favourite Work of Art
07/17/18 • 2 min
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John Mitchinson on William Blake
My Favourite Work of Art
10/01/19 • 19 min
In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets John Mitchinson author, publishing guru and head of research for the hit BBC show QI. John chooses 'The Ghost of a Flea’ (1819/20) a small work on mahogany by English poet, painter and printmaker William Blake (1757 -1827). Knowledgable and engaging, John discusses Blake’s interest in seances and the supernatural and reveals the unusual way the work came to be painted.
To comment on the show please write to @laurajanefoley on Twitter and use the hashtag #MyFavouriteWorkOfArt
Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
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Sophie Hannah on Carl Larsson
My Favourite Work of Art
06/23/19 • 18 min
In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets the internationally best-selling author Sophie Hannah. Sophie discusses a painting entitled ‘Esbjorn Doing His Homework’ (1912) by Swedish painter Carl Larsson (1853 -1919). Sophie also reveals her unusual fascination with paintings which feature a red chair.
To comment on the show please write to @laurajanefoley on Twitter and use the hashtag #MyFavouriteWorkOfArt
Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
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Stephen Barlow on F.L. Griggs
My Favourite Work of Art
06/09/19 • 19 min
In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets musician, composer and conductor Stephen Barlow. Stephen chooses 'The Almonry’ (1925) an etching by F.L Griggs (1876 - 1938). Stephen discusses the differences between art and music; sight and sound and how his interest in art was awakened by his wife Joanna Lumley.
To comment on the show please write to @laurajanefoley on Twitter and use the hashtag #MyFavouriteWorkOfArt
Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
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Linda Papadopoulos on Daisy Boman
My Favourite Work of Art
05/26/19 • 14 min
In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets psychologist, author and broadcaster Dr Linda Papadopoulos. Linda chooses a “Bo-men” artwork by the Belgian ceramicist Daisy Boman (b. 1948). In an interesting chat about psychology, art and our perceptions – Linda reveals how art can be a mirror to both our internal and external worlds.
To comment on the show please write to @laurajanefoley on Twitter and use the hashtag #MyFavouriteWorkOfArt
Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
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Paola Diana on Leonardo da Vinci
My Favourite Work of Art
03/03/19 • 15 min
In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Foley meets Paola Diana the best-selling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Paola chooses the iconic painting the ‘Mona Lisa’ (c.1503-6) by the Italian Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519).
To comment on the show please write to @laurajanefoley on Twitter and use the hashtag #MyFavouriteWorkOfArt
Presented and produced by Dr Laura-Jane Foley
Recorded and edited at Wisebuddah, London
Title Music - 'Blue' from Colours by Dimitri Scarlato
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does My Favourite Work of Art have?
My Favourite Work of Art currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does My Favourite Work of Art cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Visual Arts, Podcasts, Philosophy and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on My Favourite Work of Art?
The episode title 'Sophie Hannah on Carl Larsson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on My Favourite Work of Art?
The average episode length on My Favourite Work of Art is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of My Favourite Work of Art released?
Episodes of My Favourite Work of Art are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of My Favourite Work of Art?
The first episode of My Favourite Work of Art was released on Jul 17, 2018.
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