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• Ep.271 Andrew Logan - Ministry of Arts Podcast

  In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Andrew Logan (@AndrewLoganSculptor) Andrew Logan is celebrated for his vibrant and eclectic work that blurs the boundaries between art, design, and performance. Born in 1945, Logan is best known for his unique sculptures, mosaics, and installations that incorporate mirrored glass, colourful resins, and a variety of unconventional materials. His creations exude a sense of joy, whimsy, and theatricality, reflecting his fascination with beauty and individuality. Logan's most iconic contribution to the art world is the Alternative Miss World, an exuberant and inclusive event he founded in 1972. This unconventional pageant celebrates creativity and self-expression, drawing inspiration from traditional beauty contests but focusing on art and imagination rather than conventional standards. His works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, and he is credited with bridging the gap between fine art and popular culture. Logan’s playful, boundary-pushing style has made him a beloved figure in contemporary art, embodying a spirit of celebration and artistic freedom that continues to inspire audiences globally. For more information on the work of Andrew Logan go tohttps://www.andrewlogan.com Cover image courtesy of: @jamiewoodleyphoto To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: [email protected] Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep.270 Patrick Maguire (Part 2 of 2) - Ministry of Arts Podcast

  In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Patrick MaguirePatrick Maguire was the youngest member of the "Maguire Seven," a group wrongfully convicted in the 1970s for involvement in IRA bombings in Guildford and Woolwich. At just 13 years old, he was arrested alongside his family in December 1974. The Maguire Seven were accused of operating a bomb-making factory from their London home, based on dubious forensic evidence. Patrick was sentenced to four years in prison, during which he endured solitary confinement and significant psychological trauma. The convictions of the Maguire Seven were eventually quashed in 1991, acknowledging the miscarriage of justice they had suffered. In the years following his release, Patrick Maguire turned to art as a means of coping with his experiences. His work often reflects the darkness and confinement he endured during his imprisonment. In 2017, he held an exhibition titled "Out from the Darkness," marking a transition from his earlier, darker pieces to works embracing more colour and light. Additionally, Patrick co-authored a memoir, "My Father's Watch: The Story of a Child Prisoner in 70s Britain," detailing his experiences and the impact of the wrongful convictions on his life and family. Patrick Maguire's story stands as a poignant reminder of the profound personal consequences of miscarriages of justice. Thank you to Anna Goodman for this connection.For more information on the work of Patrick Maguire contact [email protected] or www.abstraktpublicity.co.uk To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofartsFor full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.ukEmail: [email protected] Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep.269 Patrick Maguire (Part 1 of 2) - Ministry of Arts Podcast

  In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire was the youngest member of the "Maguire Seven," a group wrongfully convicted in the 1970s for involvement in IRA bombings in Guildford and Woolwich. At just 13 years old, he was arrested alongside his family in December 1974. The Maguire Seven were accused of operating a bomb-making factory from their London home, based on dubious forensic evidence. Patrick was sentenced to four years in prison, during which he endured solitary confinement and significant psychological trauma. The convictions of the Maguire Seven were eventually quashed in 1991, acknowledging the miscarriage of justice they had suffered. In the years following his release, Patrick Maguire turned to art as a means of coping with his experiences. His work often reflects the darkness and confinement he endured during his imprisonment. In 2017, he held an exhibition titled "Out from the Darkness," marking a transition from his earlier, darker pieces to works embracing more colour and light. Additionally, Patrick co-authored a memoir, "My Father's Watch: The Story of a Child Prisoner in 70s Britain," detailing his experiences and the impact of the wrongful convictions on his life and family. Patrick Maguire's story stands as a poignant reminder of the profound personal consequences of miscarriages of justice. Thank you to Anna Goodman for this connection.For more information on the work of Patrick Maguire contact [email protected] or www.abstraktpublicity.co.uk To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.ukEmail: [email protected] Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep. 268 - 2024 Round up

  In this episode Gary gives a pound up of the episodes we released throughout 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep.267 Tim Fowler - Ministry of Arts Podcast

  In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tim Fowler (@timjfowler) Tim Fowlers semi abstracted paintings, informed by the migratory plants that accompanied his own DNA, from west Africa, via the Caribbean to the UK, fill his often oversized canvases, overwhelming the viewer with striking compositions, executed in Tim’s signature palette. Tim’s main concern within his work is exploring the colour field. Although vivid Tim’s works are invariably balanced, using a signature colour palette of extremely bright and intense hues makes his work distinctly recognisable.He uses a variety of medium within his work combining oil, acrylic, spray, enamel and graffiti inks. Tim subverts traditional and contemporary methods of applying these mediums using brushes, different aperture caps and marker paint mops to orchestrate purposeful marks, strokes, drips, scrapes and smears across the canvas whilst constructing his exciting and dynamic artworks.Using found and made images as a starting point. Tim builds layers of pigment, adding abstract fragments as well as bold marks, broken lines and liberal strokes to create contours and features, be they of botanicals, building facades, silver screen legends or intimate family scenes. Doing this captures something more interesting than literal representation. This visceral connection to colour is palpably intuitive to Tim, using it as an expression of internal contemplations. Over the many years of Tim’s career this organic relationship with paint and colour has developed and shines through, as he experiments with opacity, texture combinations, finishes and light. The deconstruction of his subject is rebuilt in a cacophony of colour turning recognisable features into their base elements to highlight unseen splendour. For more information on the work of Tim Fowler go to https://www.timjfowler.co.uk To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.ukEmail: [email protected] Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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