Talking Public Art
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07/22/21 • 40 min
In this episode Louise and Laura talk with Artist Maria Amidu about:
- why she turned from craft-maker to working in the public realm
- the importance of rooting a project in the community
- the interplay between the initial brief and what you eventually decide to do
Plus: looking out for Wivelsfield on the London to Brighton train and the delights of Agatha Christie
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The value of outdoor space, the High Street and making distinctive places with Artist Chris Tipping and Landscape Architect Mark Fisk
Talking Public Art
07/15/21 • 56 min
In this episode Louise and Laura talk with Artist Chris Tipping and Landscape Architect Mark Fisk about the importance of:
not always having a plan and allowing processes to evolve
- responding to local flavour and the feel and history of a place
- the High Street and outdoor space
- making places distinctive
Plus: biscuits at long meetings, swimming in the sea and Rochester Riverside Phase 3
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Discussing the role of public art in giving a place an identity, with guest speaker Mark Osborn
Talking Public Art
11/17/22 • 47 min
In our first episode, we talk to Mark Osborn, Assistant Director of Housing at Gravesham Borough Council.
About: the role of public art in giving a place an identity; why a landscape-led development is usually a more successful one; and why public art should be thought-provoking and never designed by committee.
Plus: reinventing town centres, a funny story about the Flying Geese in Ashford, and the joys of getting out a sketchbook.
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In this episode Louise and Laura talk with Writer Mark Hewitt about their own work as Public Art Consultants at FrancisKnight and:
- the challenge involved with keeping public art as a priority on large-scale projects
- the importance of bringing artists in at the beginning of a development
- understanding how artists work
- reflecting on the key themes that have emerged in this Talking Public Art podcast series
Plus: work/life balance, having fun, the wow factor and whether or not their hometown of Maidstone is still beige
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The value of research, bringing an artist’s perspective and design team collaboration with Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi
Talking Public Art
07/08/21 • 39 min
In this episode Louise and Laura talk with Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi about:
- how being an outsider can add value to a development
- working around the challenges of budget limitations
- being environmentally conscious and our role as caretakers for the planet
Plus: bee-keeping, fungi and willow weaving
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Becoming an advocate for public art in urban design with Planning Director Kathy Putnam
Talking Public Art
07/01/21 • 40 min
In this episode Louise and Laura talk with planning director Kathy Putnam about:
- her journey from being a Conservation Officer in Liverpool and Hampshire to overseeing urban design in Medway
- working as a woman in a male-dominated sector
- why Anywheresville and mediocrity is no longer good enough
Plus: Conningbrook Lakes, being Irish and talking to sheep
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FrancisKnight Public Art Consultancy announces its new podcast series!
Talking Public Art
06/28/21 • 2 min
Whether you’re involved in planning, design or architecture, whether you’re an artist interested in public art or whether you’re just simply passionate about public spaces and the role art can have in making spaces better, this is the podcast series for you!
Each podcast is a lively conversation with a different practitioner, focused on a different area of practice as our interviewees discuss their personal approach to placemaking and how they got involved in this area of work as well as their bugbears and what really makes them tick.
TALKING PUBLIC ART: our first podcast with Kathy Putnam will be available on Apple & Spotify or your podcast provider from the 1st July, then continuing every week throughout the month.
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Guest speaker, Kerry Lemon, on escaping being pigeon-holed as an illustrator and getting into public art
Talking Public Art
12/15/22 • 43 min
In this episode, we talk to artist Kerry Lemon
About: escaping being pigeon-holed as an illustrator and getting into public art; being a one-woman B Corp; mentoring and supporting women to do what she does; leaving a societal and environmental legacy.
Plus: being open, honest and sharing; why she can’t believe her own luck, and tap dancing!
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Paul Cowell talks to us about how his early creative experiences in Bradford, led to him commissioning art works in the public realm
Talking Public Art
01/19/23 • 49 min
In this episode, we talk to Paul Cowell, Head of Culture & Libraries at Medway Council.
About: growing up in Bradford and being inspired by his Mum’s involvement with Am Dram; creating environments and loving pavilions; the importance of words in public art.
Plus: the positive power of beauty, dreams of a giant bobble hat and Take That.
We talk about links to several projects mentioned by Paul:
Peveril Gardens by Sanchez Benton
Together by Lucid Creates
You & Me & Me & You by Anthony Burrill
Me. Here Now by Mark Titchner
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The days when local authorities still had money, with guest speaker, Caroline Hicks
Talking Public Art
02/27/23 • 42 min
In this episode we talk to Caroline Hicks, Director of Growth & Community for Dartford Borough Council.
About: the days when local authorities still had money; getting young creatives into Canterbury Market; commissioning bronze sculptures of Mick and Keef for Dartford Town Centre; the fear of a blank canvas and stretchy parameters.
Plus: capturing the magic, measuring wow and glass fusing!
Contact Talking Public Art Podcast:
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FAQ
How many episodes does Talking Public Art have?
Talking Public Art currently has 11 episodes available.
What topics does Talking Public Art cover?
The podcast is about Public, Society & Culture, Art, Visual Arts, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Talking Public Art?
The episode title 'Discussing the role of public art in giving a place an identity, with guest speaker Mark Osborn' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Talking Public Art?
The average episode length on Talking Public Art is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Talking Public Art released?
Episodes of Talking Public Art are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of Talking Public Art?
The first episode of Talking Public Art was released on Jun 28, 2021.
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