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She Stands Tall: Women in London's Sculpture with Juliet Rix

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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:

Connect with Juliette:

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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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:

Connect with Juliette:

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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