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Public Art Trailer

Public Art Trailer

HENI Talks is proud to announce the upcoming launch of a new series exploring the world of public art. This series shines a light on the diverse range of outdoor public sculptures across the UK.

Join us as we uncover the fascinating stories of these works, guided by a group of experts who will provide insightful commentary and analysis. This series promises to offer a new perspective on the familiar, as well as uncovering hidden gems in public art.

Time Period:

Various

Themes:

Sculpture

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Ely Cathedral's Lady Chapel: Devotion and Destruction

9:45

Ely Cathedral's Lady Chapel: Devotion and Destruction

Paul Binski describes how the apotheosis of English medieval decoration fell victim to 'hammer happy' religious reformers.

Ashley Bickerton: ‘Looking for Something Beyond’

8:44

Ashley Bickerton: ‘Looking for Something Beyond’

Join Ashley Bickerton on the Hawaii beach where he first caught a wave to hear how a nomadic lifestyle has influenced his practice.

William Morris: Useful Beauty in the Home

12:20

William Morris: Useful Beauty in the Home

Discover the radical politics of interior design in the Arts & Crafts movement.

Penny Woolcock: Parallel Worlds

14:48

Penny Woolcock: Parallel Worlds

How can the arts help repair rifts in the community? Penny Woolcock speaks of her art of filmmaking that contributes towards real social change.

Jeremy Deller: 'It is what it is.'

11:00

Jeremy Deller: 'It is what it is.'

Artist Jeremy Deller examines the art of war and how his own works serve as a kind of 'public inquiry' into the nature of conflict.

Jo Spence: The Feminist Photography of a Cultural Sniper

14:37

Jo Spence: The Feminist Photography of a Cultural Sniper

Learn how a British photographer attempted to take down cultural stereotypes using her own body as a weapon.