
A brush with...
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<p>A brush with..., sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, is a podcast by The Art Newspaper that features in-depth conversations with leading international artists. Host Ben Luke asks the questions you've always wanted to: who are the artists, historical and contemporary, they most admire? Which are the museums they return to? What are the books, music and other media that most inspire them? What do they get up to in the studio every day? And what is art for, anyway?</p><br><p>The podcast offers a fascinating insight into the inspirations, the preoccupations and the working lives of some of the most prominent artists today.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

June 30, 2026
A brush with... Pio Abad
Artist Pio Abad discusses his influences, the political potency of objects, and his artistic practice with host Ben Luke, offering insights into memory and cultural legacies.

June 23, 2026
A brush with... Anne Imhof
Artist Anne Imhof discusses her diverse influences and the creation of meaning in her powerful performances with host Ben Luke.

June 16, 2026
A brush with... Caragh Thuring
Artist Caragh Thuring discusses her artistic influences, creative process, and the cultural experiences shaping her unique paintings with host Ben Luke.
142 total episodes available with 32 transcripts
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- What is A brush with...?
<p>A brush with..., sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, is a podcast by The Art Newspaper that features in-depth conversations with leading international artists. Host Ben Luke asks the questions you've always wanted to: who are the artists, historical and contemporary, they most admire? Which are the museums they return to? What are the books, music and other media that most inspire them? What do they get up to in the studio every day? And what is art for, anyway?</p><br><p>The podcast offers a fascinating insight into the inspirations, the preoccupations and the working lives of some of the most prominent artists today.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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