Season 7 Ep. 10: J. M. W. Turner, Brighthelmston, Sussex
In this episode of Painting of the Week, hosts Phil Grabski and Laura Bentham sit down with Tate Britain senior curator Amy Concanon to discuss the Turner and Constable exhibition and, in particular, J.M.W. Turner's 1824 watercolor "Brighton, Sussex for Picturesque Views on the Southern Coast of England." Concanon explains the work’s tiny A5 format, its purpose as a print‑making study, and the meticulous technique Turner used to capture iconic Brighton landmarks like the Chain Pier and the onion‑dome pavilion. The conversation also explores how the exhibition reframes Constable’s reputation, the curatorial challenges of presenting 198 works, and the broader significance of pairing Turner’s dramatic seascapes with Constable’s nuanced landscapes.
Season 7 Ep. 9: John Constable, Salisbury Cathedral From the Meadows
In this episode the hosts explore John Constable's 1831 painting *Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows*, discussing its composition, the artist’s personal circumstances, and its place within the broader Constable‑Turner rivalry. They share on‑location insights from a recent visit to Salisbury,...
Season 5 Ep. 8: The Chess Game, Sofonisba Anguissola
In this episode the hosts Phil Grabsky and Laura Bentham sit down with author‑filmmaker Howard Burton to explore Sofonisba Anguissola’s 1555 painting “The Chess Game.” Burton outlines Anguissola’s remarkable life – a noble‑born woman who, despite lacking a painting family, received...