The Stuart Semple Show delves into different industries to bring you the latest insights from leading creative minds. In episode 8, host Stuart Semple invites socially driven architect Maddie Kessler to talk about her recent British Pavilion project.

Kessler is the founder of Unscene Architecture, a creative endeavour that seeks to ‘reveal the unseen forces that shape our cities’. In this thought-provoking hour, Kessler and Semple discuss the relationship between the self and public spaces and the battle to make architecture a vessel for social change. 

This episode covers

• The British Pavilion
• Ownership of data
• Rethinking social spaces for the 21st century
• Land ownership in England
• Value system shifts 
• Loneliness and infrastructure

Links and references at: http://stuartsemple.com/the-stuart-semple-show-podcast/

This episode is a true treat for the typographists. Famed artist Neville Brody joins host Stuart Semple to talk about The Face magazine, his Riot collaboration with Supreme, and his humble beginnings. 

Neville has a long list of accolades. He is best known for his impact on The Face magazine, being the Dean of the School of Communications at the Royal College of Art, and producing typography and graphics for the likes of Coca Cola and Channel 4.

The Stuart Semple Show art podcast is all about the intersection between art, politics, and culture. No topic is out of bounds for two of Britain’s most prominent artists. They discuss the anti-culture movement that arose in the late 1900s and the worrying trend towards conformity in recent years. 

This episode covers:

• Punk anti-culture
• The next generation of creators
• Social media reach
• The dangers of fast media
• That Goldilocks moment
• Humble beginnings 
• The Face Magazine

Links and references at: http://stuartsemple.com/the-stuart-semple-show-podcast/

The Stuart Semple Show art podcast is back with another intimate hour of conversation. In this episode, Stuart speaks to ex-model and television personality Gail Porter. 

Hot on the heels of her wildly successful tell-all documentary Being Gail Porter, this episode delves into Gail’s life behind the camera. Stuart steers the conversation towards that famous Parliament stunt, meeting Davie Bowie, and the brewing feeling of discontent in the 90s. 

The Stuart Semple show encourages listeners to stretch the bounds of self-expression. Gail talks about the underground rave scene in the 90s and how it helped her break away from the mundanity of everyday life.

This episode covers

• Meeting Davie Bowie 
• 90s culture
• That Houses of Parliament projection
• Top of the Pops 
• Underground raves
• Being Gail Porter
• Love for Star Wars
• Trust in the modelling industry

Links and references at: http://stuartsemple.com/the-stuart-semple-show-podcast/

In episode #5 of The Stuart Semple Show, host and artist Stuart Semple dives into the world of acting with Top Boy and For Life star Nicholas Pinnock. 

Nothing is out of bounds in this intimate hour. Nicholas and Stuart talk about the subconscious and conscious brain on stage, emotional triggers that unlock creativity, and the hard road to recovery after a traumatic breakdown. 

The Stuart Semple Show is an art podcast that encourages listeners to remain true to their art, no matter what. In this episode, Nicholas talks about only taking on roles that challenge and inspire him, even in dire straits. 

 This episode covers:

• The psychological side of getting into character
• Staying true to your art
• Putting a piece of yourself into your art
• Mental health and the road to recovery
• Accepting the negative with the positive
• Virtual art VS the real thing

Links and references at: http://stuartsemple.com/

This episode of The Stuart Semple Show takes us back to the 90s, when cyber warfare was wreaking havoc on an international scale, redefining the landscape of social activism, and breaking down barriers… all from sleepy suburban homes.

Guest Lauri Love is no stranger to cyberactivism. He talks about his initiation into that world at the tender age of 14, his international travel restrictions, and his views on mainstream journalism. 

What is art? Who is to say that cyber social activism is any different from Stuart Semple’s own brand of disruptive expressionism? Stuart and Lauri discuss how cyber warfare intersects with modern political and social art.

This episode covers:

• The origins of the term hacker
• The cyber army movement in the 90s
• Causing social change
• Hacking as activism
• WikiLeaks and journalism
• Lauri Love’s battle with the law
• Internet communities and how they transcend barriers

Links and references at: http://stuartsemple.com/the-stuart-semple-show-podcast/

The Stuart Semple show invites contemporary artists for an intimate conversation about their craft.

American sculpture artist Tom Sachs joins episode 3 of The Stuart Semple Show to discuss his art, his workshop, and his dislike of reproduction snobbery. Everything is up for discussion in this hour-long art podcast. 

Stuart Semple and Tom Sachs bounce ideas off each other about the power of cleaning, the question of whether originals have an aura, and even the egalitarian power of cryptocurrency. 

This episode gives an insight into Stuart’s recent battle against companies using his name, products, and signature to sell knock-off paint in China. 

This episode covers:

• Cleaning as a form of meditation
• Fake Stuart Semple paint in China
• The egalitarian nature of cryptocurrency
• Original artwork and authenticity 
• Meditation in art

Photo of Tom by: Mario Sorrenti

Links and references: http://stuartsemple.com/
Connect with Tom: https://www.tomsachs.org/

Episode 2 of The Stuart Semple Show invites experimental, multidisciplinary architectural designer Ron Arad to discuss his viewpoints on working with fabricators, the worrying inclination towards gatekeeping, and finding your voice in the art community. 

Never one to stray from difficult subjects, Stuart Semple dives straight in and discusses the perception of Ron Arad’s work. Who decides what art is? Is a crushed chair really art? What does it mean when someone says, ‘I could’ve done that myself’? 

Stuart Semple champions art for all. This episode details how art helps ‘people invent themselves’ and how art is born from rebellion.

This episode covers:

• Working with fabricators
• Repurposing mundane objects
• Using 3D printers
• Gatekeeping in the art community
• Multidisciplinary viewpoints

Links and references at: http://stuartsemple.com/
Connect with Ron: http://www.ronarad.co.uk/home/

The Stuart Semple Show comes with one clear message, ‘art is for everyone.’ In every episode, Stuart talks to different artists to gain an insight into their humble beginnings, controversial moments, and future projects in this hour-long art podcast.

In episode 1, Culture Hustle creator Stuart speaks to visual artist Sarah Maple. The pair delve into the political and social side of making artwork under the watchful eye of the public, the cultural cornerstones that inspire them, and the intersection of comedy and art. 

This chilled-out podcast strays from the script. Stuart’s guests are friends and colleagues, which makes for an intimate hour of fun and thought-provoking ideas. This series includes conversations about design, painting, sculpture, activism, and art exhibitions.

This episode covers:

• Sarah Maple’s 6 part series
• Feminist beginnings
• Artistic inspiration
• Switching the political and social dial
• Staying humble

Links and reference at: http://stuartsemple.com/
Connect with Sarah: https://www.sarahmaple.com/

Hi guys, Stuart Semple here! I’m about to launch a brand new art podcast. I’ve been making work my whole life and I’ve been in the art world for 20 odd years and I’ve seen some amazing things and met some incredible people!

I’m super excited to bring some of the most visionary and inspiring people on the planet on the show to help inspire you guys and take your art game a stage further.

I really believe your creative voice and what you need and have to share with the world can make the world a better place. It’s going to be an awful lot of fun so join me every week.

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