The Art Of ...
A series telling the human stories behind art in Tate's collection.
From love and creativity, to failure and protest, each episode explores how art reflects universal experiences. Hear from creatives, curators, gallery visitors and even comedians as they chat about art and how it's relevant to our lives today.
Explore more art in our collection at tate.org.uk
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- Update frequency
- every 47 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
The Art of Belonging
What does it mean to belong? Artists, writers and poets explore the human stories behind art and belonging.
In this episode, we explore what it means to belong. How can art make us feel part of someth…
The Art of Failure
What does it mean to fail, and how can it lead to success? We hear the human stories behind art and failure.
In this episode we ask what it means to fail and explore how the risk of failure can inspi…
The Art of Protest
How do art and protest meet? We explore acts of defiance with artists, poets and activists.
In this episode we look at how art can be an act of protest. How can art be used to question ideas relating …
The Art of Dreaming
What can happen when we allow ourselves to dream? We explore the link between art and dreaming.
In this episode we look at how art can encourage us to dream, and ask what is possible when we do. Hear …
EXHIBITION SPECIAL: Where does time go?
What does time mean to different people? How do we experience the passing seconds?
Hear some of the team behind artist Christian Marclay's The Clock discuss the making of the 24-hour film piece. Plus …
EXHIBITION SPECIAL: Where does inspiration come from?
In 1932 Pablo Picasso experienced a remarkable burst of creativity. But where does such inspiration come from? Artists, musicians and writers unravel some of the myths around creativity, and show how…
EXHIBITION SPECIAL: Is there more to life modelling than posing nude?
Discover the confidence and creativity needed to undress in the name of art.
From artist’s muse to school art class, professional life models explore their role in the creative process. Freyia Lilian,…
Walks of Art: St Ives with Emma Gannon
St Ives is a place known for its pottery, boats, beaches and beatniks. For over a century it has attracted artists who have new ways of looking at the world. Even David Bowie was a fan. Join Emma Gan…
EXHIBITION SPECIAL: How has London inspired French artists?
Does moving to a new city encourage creativity? Can an outsider’s perspective help us see things in new ways?
From Claude Monet’s oil paintings to Zineb Sedira’s installations and Zabou’s street art, …
Walks of Art: Soho with Scottee
Journey through London's West End. Discover the bars and members clubs which took artists such as Francis Bacon, from breakfast to bed.
Soho is a place of culture and self-indulgence. Discover its div…
Walks of Art: Bloomsbury with Bonnie Greer
Known as a group who 'lived in squares … and loved in triangles’, the Bloomsbury Group were rule breakers. Bonnie travels London exploring the lives of these twentieth century artists, including Dunc…
Walks of Art: The Thames with Dolly Alderton
Walks of Art: Shoreditch with Grace Dent
