Art from the Outside

Artist Phyllida Barlow on Her Journey Through the Art World


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This episode, we are extremely lucky to be joined by the pioneering artist, Phyllida Barlow. We talk about her early memories of the art world, how she continues to evolve her practice, what it's like to be a working artist and a parent, getting a CBE, and much more!

Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne in England, Phyllida works across media including painting, sculpture, and drawing. She is known for using materials such as plaster, cement and scrim to turn the conventions of sculpture on its head. Phyllida has been widely exhibited across the globe, including, most recently, a solo show at the Royal Academy in London in 2019 and, just this month an exhibition at the Haus der Kunst in Munich, Germany. She presented an installation for the Tate Britain Commission 2014 in the museum's Duveen Galleries. Phyllida was also included in the 2013 Carnegie International in Pittsburgh, PA, which was co-curated by another Art from the Outside guest, Tina Kukielski. Phyllida Barlow is represented by Hauser and Wirth. 

In addition, among an almost never ending list of (very intimidating) accomplishments, Phyllida was was made a CBE for her services to the arts in 2015 and, in 2017, Barlow represented Great Britain at the Venice Biennale.

Some artists discussed in this episode:

  • Francois-Xavier Lalanne
  • François Lalanne
  • Robert Clatworthy
  • Elisabeth Frink
  • Henry Moore
  • Barbara Hepworth
  • Fabian Peake
  • Eddie Peake
  • Florence Peake
  • For images, artworks, and more behind the scenes goodness, follow @artfromtheoutsidepodcast on Instagram.

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