If you had to name a book, a play, a film that completely altered how you look at the world, could you? What would it be? What was it about that piece that changed you so irrevocably? ‘Art Histories’ aims to scratch the surface of the power of the arts as your host Olivia Fahy invites one guest a week on to talk about three works that have deeply influenced them, or informed how they approach creativity in their own lives.
Art Histories
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If you had to name a book, a play, a film that completely altered how you look at the world, could you? What would it be? What was it about that piece that changed you so irrevocably? ‘Art Histories’ aims to scratch the surface of the power of the arts as your host Olivia Fahy invites one guest a week on to talk about three works that have deeply influenced them, or informed how they approach creativity in their own lives.
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May 28, 2021
Episode 7 - Shona Fahy
<p>Drum roll, maestro.... hello, and welcome back to Art Histories, the series finale!</p> <p>We made it! The promise of summer lingers in the air, we have a (mostly) intact podcast host, and a truly incredible last episode to share with you. What a feeling (when we're dancing on the ceiling). We've lost a lot of sleep making this series, but we've gained new dimensions to pre-existing friendships, discovered artistic loves that have moved and enlightened us, and made some shows, and some memories, that we'll treasure forever. We think that's a pretty fair deal. If you've come along for the ride, we can't thank you enough.</p> <p>Art Histories aims to provide a raw, intimate study of the power of the arts by inviting one guest on a week to talk about three pieces of art that have moulded them or shaped the course of their lives.</p> <p>For the series finale, Olivia grabs a cuppa, a blanket, and an industrial box of tissues, and sits down with her mother, the incomparable Shona Fahy, to take a deep dive into one of the most monumental literary works she's ever come across with Stephen King's 'The Stand', learn more about the musical love of Shona's life Bruce Springsteen through his unashamedly gritty 1978 album 'Darkness on the Edge of Town', and receive a lesson in empathy from Peter Weir's singularly poignant film 'Witness'. There's talk of good, evil, and the level of autonomy we as humans have over our own fates, how the 'ordinary' life can be lived in an extraordinary way through the places you go and the people you meet, and Olivia is reminded once more of the importance of the idiom 'walking a mile in someone else's shoes'. Recorded in Dorset, their favourite place in the world, this episode is truly a love letter to Shona and Olivia's relationship, and indeed to mothers and daughters everywhere. We hope it moves you.</p> <p>That's it from us for now, aside from an impending Series 1 roundup. It's been absolutely dynamite, and we'll see you soon for Series 2. That's right, we're just getting started... </p> <p>Original jingle for 'Art Histories' composed and performed by Fran Birkby. Cover photography as seen on Spotify and Instagram by Anna Emslie. Follow us on Instagram @arthistoriespod for episode updates and bonus content, and Spotify so you never miss an upload!</p>
May 21, 2021
Perfection Doesn't Exist
<p>Hello, and welcome back to Art Histories, the podcast! Full transparency, there's no guest and no interview this week, but instead a little piece from your host Olivia sharing some advice she's really needed herself over the past few weeks. If you've ever struggled with not feeling good enough, or like you can't produce anything that falls short of perfection, this interlude is for you. Here at Art Histories HQ it's something we've definitely fallen victim to, and it's taken a few trusted friends and family members to remind us to step back and breathe a bit. So, that's what we're doing! We hope you don't mind the lack of an interview episode this week.</p> <p>Hopefully next week makes up for it, as we look towards the Grand Finale of Art Histories Series 1 - an episode which is definitely not to be missed, for a number of reasons. We couldn't think of a more triumphant ending to what has been an incredible creative experience. There'll probably be more on this in the coming weeks, with some sentimental reminiscing from Olivia, so if that's your bag, stay tuned for some bonus end-of-the-series content. </p> <p>In the meantime, take this episode as a reminder to slow down, and cut yourself some slack. You deserve it. We'll see you next week - as always, thanks for listening!</p> <p>Original jingle for 'Art Histories' composed and performed by Fran Birkby. Cover photography as seen on Spotify and Instagram by Anna Emslie. Follow us on Instagram @arthistoriespod for episode updates and bonus content, and Spotify so you never miss an upload!</p>
May 7, 2021
Episode 6 - Jennie Wellerd
<p>Welcome back to Art Histories, the podcast! This show marks 75% of the way through the series and nobody finds that thought more terrifying than Olivia. We're not saying we've saved the best guests 'till last (that would be unfair), but rest assured you'll want to keep tuning in as we hurtle towards the finale of Series 1. Your continued support is so appreciated!</p> <p>Art Histories aims to provide a raw, intimate study of the power of the arts by inviting one guest on a week to talk about three pieces of art that have moulded them or shaped the course of their lives.</p> <p>For Episode 6 Olivia meets Mother Hen and all-round-wonder Jennie Wellerd, who sends her across the galaxies, to heaven and hell, with a bumpy crash-land on Earth somewhere in-between for the show - she gets cosy with David Tennant as The Doctor for the Russell T Davies era of 'Doctor Who' (tough job, but someone's got to do it), listens to symphonies in New York and is moved by the tale of 'August Rush', and returns to a decidedly less benevolent DT (joined by Michael Sheen) as mischievous demon Crowley in Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's 'Good Omens'. There's chats about the world of cosplay, and how it proves transformative for self-confidence and fostering community, the touching thought that music can be found in the most mundane of everyday life, and how you can write your life into a symphony with the right attitude, and both Jennie and Olivia concede that you can't have Good without at least a little bit of Bad (and it's more fun that way). Jennie is such a warm and soothing presence and the world of fandom has been well and truly scoured in this episode. Enjoy!</p> <p>Original jingle for 'Art Histories' composed and performed by Fran Birkby. Cover photography as seen on Spotify and Instagram by Anna Emslie. Follow us on Instagram @arthistoriespod for episode updates and bonus content, and Spotify so you never miss an upload!</p>
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