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S1 E10 // Mark Vessey

Inspired by collections and the meaning that people place upon them. Photographer Mark Vessey’s latest project captures the inspirations of Norman Cook through his music. He talks to Art Related Nonsense about his work, how Attitude magazine led to his series photographing collections and how he ended up giving Kate Moss his collection of Vogue magazines.

S1 E9 // Sara Pope

Known for her sensuous bright lips, the work of Sara Pope is instantly recognisable! Focusing in on the very human emotions that the lips allow us to convey. Sara’s work seeks to explore the different ways in which we communicate using the mouth. Initially starting out as a mathematician, she talks to Art Related Nonsense about her move from maths to shoe design, the world of fashion and eventually art.

S1 E8 // Alexandra Gallagher

Alexandra Gallagher is known for her elaborate digital collages and her bright intricate paintings. Based in Blackburn she’s also heavily involved in the town’s ‘Open Walls’ street art festival. We speak to Alexandra as she shows us around the murals of Blackburn. She tells us about her style, her influences and why she decided to give street art a go.

 

S1 E7 // REQ

One of the pioneers of the Brighton graffiti scene, REQ's style has changed somewhat since starting out in 1984 painting letters on the streets. Now known for his portrait-based street art – often featuring a muse who he calls 'Smudge' to create images on canvas and on local walls – REQ joins us to talk a little Art-related Nonsense, sharing insights into the city's scene and dishing the details of his latest partnership with artrepublic: a street art tour around the city.

S1 E6 // Benjamin Thomas Taylor

Inspired by the hills of his native Snowdonia, Bristol-based artist Benjamin Thomas Taylor produces work that is bright and cheery, but that often has a deeper meaning. He talks to Art-related Nonsense about his career – including his formative years living in a shared workspace in Hackney Wick – and why he loves words and painting-by-numbers kits. 

S1 E5 // Jayson Lilley

Jayson Lilley is Known for his expansive London skylines, finished with gold-leaf skies, artist Jayson Lilley talks to Art-related Nonsense about his creative approach, how each piece can incorporate hundreds of photos and the role his dyslexia has played in becoming the artist he is today.

S1 E4 // Louise McNaught

Known for her realistic (and sometimes fantastical) images of animals, insects and birds, Louise McNaught's artwork captures the imagination. The artist talks to Inspiring City about the launch of her new book, 'Survival', how and why her style has evolved over the years, and other Art-related Nonsense.

S1 E3 // Art Yard Sale

TThe Art Yard Sale is a must on the annual art buying calender. Highly anticipated and featuring some of the best artists on the Art Republic books, it's gives a unique opportunity for members of the public to buy art directly from the artists. For this episode we speak to Alanna from the Art Republic Gallery and look at work from the likes of Eelus, Gemma Comption, Cosmo Sarason, Louise McNaught, Sara Pope and the happy duo of Art and Believe

S1 E2 // Magnus Gjoen

Fashion designer-turned-artist Magnus Gjoen has been blazing a trail since unintentionally sidestepping onto the art scene more than seven years ago. His starting point? Deciding he needed some new art in his home. Gjoen sits down to share some Art-related Nonsense with Stuart from Inspiring City, covering everything from his existential themes (we’re talking life, death, history and context) to how artrepublic helped to launch his second career.

S1 E1 // Lawrence Alkin artrepublic's founder

How do you spot art’s next big thing? Or see a key player who will disrupt the art world, such as a street artist like Banksy, before anyone else? Lawrence Alkin, CEO of artrepublic in Brighton knows a thing or two about this.

Running galleries since the early 1980s, Alkin’s eye for art and his talent for spotting the next big thing has helped to launch the careers of artists including Banksy, Jamie Reed, Lucy Sparrow and Magnus Gjoen. He talks to Stuart from Inspiring City about how he started out in the industry, what ‘good art’ means to him, the importance of strong gallery curation and a whole lot of other art-related nonsense.