HENI Podcasts

In this episode Alastair and James tell the first part of the story of the life and work of the Swiss artist, Alberto Giacometti.

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This week Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene explore the remarkable ceramics of the Tang Dynasty, one of China's greatest periods of artistic innovation. They venture down into the depths of their magnificent tombs and discover the wonders of their funerary wares., ceramic creations that capture life in the Imperial Court from dancers, polo players, concubines, warriors and magnificent horses. These treasures open a window into a golden period of Chinese history but also show how the Tang potters transformed the art of clay and influenced ceramic traditions around the world.

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In this episode Alastair and James explore Vermeer's masterpiece The Milkmaid.

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"This week on The History of Ceramics, we tell the remarkable story of Hans Coper, who arrived in Britain as a refugee with no experience of pottery and became one of the defining ceramic artists of the twentieth century. We explore his creative partnership with Lucie Rie, the bold sculptural forms that made his work unique, and the lasting legacy he left on modern ceramics. Join Stephanie Rozene and Paul Greenhalgh as they discover how Hans Coper transformed clay into one of the great artistic languages of the modern age."

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In this episode Alastair and James tell the third and final part of the story of the life and work of Frida Kahlo.

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This week on The History of Ceramics, we explore the extraordinary life of Lucie Rie. Forced to flee Vienna in 1938, Rie rebuilt her life in London and became one of the most influential ceramic artists of the twentieth century. We trace her journey from refugee to pioneer, discovering how her elegant forms, innovative glazes, and uncompromising vision transformed modern studio pottery. Join Stephanie Rozene and Paul Greenhalgh as they uncover the remarkable story of Lucie Rie—and how one artist changed the history of ceramics.

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In this episode Alastair and James tell the second part of the story of the life and work of Frida Kahlo.

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This week on The History of Ceramics, we uncover the extraordinary story of the Terracotta Warriors—thousands of life-sized clay soldiers created over 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huang. From one of history's greatest archaeological discoveries to the remarkable craftsmanship behind this vast underground army, we explore how these silent guardians reveal the power, ambition, and artistic achievements of ancient China. Join Stephanie Rozene and Paul Greenhalgh as they discover why the Terracotta Warriors remain one of the greatest ceramic masterpieces ever created.

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In this episode Alastair and James tell the first part of the story of the life and work of Frida Kahlo.

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Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene travel to the American South at the end the nineteenth century to explore the life and work of George E Ohr - otherwise known as the Mad Potter of Biloxi. Overlooked for much of his life, this eccentric character worked tirelessly creating innovative, wild and exquisitely crafted art pottery. He was a renowned showman using slogans, banners and sales gimmicks to market his wares and was the self proclaimed "world's best art-potter".

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In this episode Alastair and James tell the final part of the story of the life and work of Michelangelo.

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Stephanie Rozene and curator Garth Johnson pick up the story of Funk Art and look at the life and work of artist Clayton Bailey who would go on to form the breakaway movement called Nut Art.

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