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She Stands Tall: Women in London's Sculpture with Juliet Rix
Manage episode 509297646 series 2976726
Today on the show, Lucy Branch, speaks to Juliet Rix an award-winning writer, editor, and broadcaster about the female figures commemorated in London's public sculpture.
Key Discussion Points:
- The timing of the book: Why statues of women have only really proliferated in the 21st century
- Statistics: Fewer than 1 in 6 of London's commemorative statues were for women as of 2021, but more women than men were commemorated in 2022-23
- Fascinating women featured:
- Allegorical figures: Britannia, Justice, and their historical significance
- Hidden stories: The National Gallery's facade statues (castoffs from Marble Arch), the female Ariel atop the Bank of England
- Controversial works: Discussion of Alison Lapper Pregnant and the Mary Wollstonecraft statue
- The nude in public sculpture: From the erotic Atalanta to the natural "Deliverance"
- Funding challenges: Why public sculpture remains difficult to fund despite public interest
Juliette's Upcoming Events:
- Talk at the National Gallery: 21st October
- More events listed at www.julietterix.com
Connect with Juliette:
- Website: www.julietterix.com
- Instagram: @julietterix
Also in this episode: Martin Jennings interview (Season 1) - Martin has recently won the major commission for the Queen Elizabeth II sculpture in St. James's ParkHost's Details : Lucy Branch MA ACR Email: [email protected]Instagram/Threads: @lucybranchsculpturevulture
69 episodes
Manage episode 509297646 series 2976726
Today on the show, Lucy Branch, speaks to Juliet Rix an award-winning writer, editor, and broadcaster about the female figures commemorated in London's public sculpture.
Key Discussion Points:
- The timing of the book: Why statues of women have only really proliferated in the 21st century
- Statistics: Fewer than 1 in 6 of London's commemorative statues were for women as of 2021, but more women than men were commemorated in 2022-23
- Fascinating women featured:
- Allegorical figures: Britannia, Justice, and their historical significance
- Hidden stories: The National Gallery's facade statues (castoffs from Marble Arch), the female Ariel atop the Bank of England
- Controversial works: Discussion of Alison Lapper Pregnant and the Mary Wollstonecraft statue
- The nude in public sculpture: From the erotic Atalanta to the natural "Deliverance"
- Funding challenges: Why public sculpture remains difficult to fund despite public interest
Juliette's Upcoming Events:
- Talk at the National Gallery: 21st October
- More events listed at www.julietterix.com
Connect with Juliette:
- Website: www.julietterix.com
- Instagram: @julietterix
Also in this episode: Martin Jennings interview (Season 1) - Martin has recently won the major commission for the Queen Elizabeth II sculpture in St. James's ParkHost's Details : Lucy Branch MA ACR Email: [email protected]Instagram/Threads: @lucybranchsculpturevulture
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