Working Actor Podcasts

Art historian Toby Treves discusses the two Paolozzi sculptures Cyclops (1957) and their brutal anti-aesthetic in this room of work by the Independent Group with reference to Return of the Gods, on display in the Duveens.

Michael Archer, critic and writer (Art Monthly, Artforum), writes mainly on art since 1960. Tonight he will be discussing the work by Lucas, Warren, Linder and Mackie contained in the room Love me Tender and how this aesthetic resonates within the art world and beyond.

Senior lecturer at Chelsea School of art, Jo Melvin is an expert on the work of Studio International and will be talking in this newly opened display on the impact of this group.

Join artist Faisal Abdu'Allah as he discusses ways in which contemporary art can challenge preconceived ideas. Drawing on his own work as well as the Nahnou Together project, he will explore how the displays challenge the familiar presentation of 'the Middle East' in the media.

Colin Cruise teaches art history at the School of Art, the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and tonight will be discussing the painting The Sleep of Arthur in Avalon (1881-1898).