Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history in a fun and accessible way Jo’s aim is to begin breaking down the elitism which surrounds the subject of art history and believes in order to do so, it’s important to create a space where everyone from all walks of life have the opportunity to talk about art that is meaningful to them; as let’s face it, if you are passionate about something, you are going to be good at talking about it! Painting, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, design – no subject is off-limits on Jo’s Art History Podcast.
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episode 47: 47. Barbara Hepworth's St Ives Studio & Garden!
Barbara Hepworth is one of the greatest artists to ever come out of the UK.
Achieving monumental heights of fame and success during her life, she developed a sculptural language that makes her work not only timeless but so instantly recognisable as her own.
This week I take you on a whistle-stop tour of her life and work during her time living and working in her iconic studio and gardens in St.Ives!!
I talk you through Hepworth’s practice, my experience while visiting her studio in St Ives, August 2021; and why I think it’s important to visit where an artist works to truly help understand what makes them tick as a creator.
The studio was an experience which will stay with me forever and somewhere I cannot recommend enough should you find yourself in Cornwall and wondering how to spend a day!!
I hope you enjoy it!
Jo
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Some links!
Hepworth Estate: https://barbarahepworth.org.uk/st-ives/
Hepworth St Ives: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden
Hepworth Wakefield: https://hepworthwakefield.org/
New Art Centre: https://www.sculpture.uk.com/barbara-hepworth
Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Hepworth
Tate: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/dame-barbara-hepworth-1274
My blog on the Hepworth Garden and Studio: https://www.josarthistory.com/post/down-the-rabbit-hole-barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden-st-ives
VIDEO ON THE SCULPTURE GARDEN: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/dame-barbara-hepworth-1274/barbara-hepworth-sculpture-garden
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