91ÖÆƬ³§ Cast

A new podcast from The 91ÖÆƬ³§

Go behind the scenes at London’s prestigious gallery and specialist arts university The 91ÖÆƬ³§.

The first season of 91ÖÆƬ³§ Cast was produced by novel for The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Art and generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies in 2022. Thanks to our producers, Harry Cooke and Claire Crofton and executive producer, Jo Wheeler.

In 2024 91ÖÆƬ³§ Cast showcases unique conversations between artists and thinkers, produced with the support of the Research Forum.

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S2 Episode 1: Claudette Johnson MBE in conversation with artist Chantal Joffe RA and Professor Dorothy Price FBA

This episode  captures a conversation between Claudette Johnson MBE, artist Chantal Joffe RA and Professor Dorothy Price FBA recorded during the recent five-star exhibition Claudette Johnson: Presence at The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery (29 Sep 2023 – 14 Jan 2024).

i Claudette Johnson in conversation with Chantal Joffe and Dorothy Price

S1 Episode 1: Relaunching The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery

In this episode we discuss the relaunch of the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery following its ambitious transformation to make our world-class artworks, research and teaching accessible to even more people. Guests include Barnaby Wright, Deputy Head of The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery and Daniel Katz Curator of 20th Century Art; Karen Serres, Curator of Paintings and Chris Watson Co-director of our appointed architects Witherford Watson Mann.

Photo of man looking at Van Gogh paintings i Photo: Fergus Carmichael

S1 Episode 2: Conservation at The 91ÖÆƬ³§: Rediscovering Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Trinity Altarpiece’

In this episode we are joined by Chief Conservator at The 91ÖÆƬ³§, Graeme Barraclough and Reader in Italian Renaissance Art, 1400-1500, Dr Scott Nethersole to discuss the revelations, the discoveries, the hidden imprints of Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Trinity Altarpiece’ revealed through its recent conservation, and technical and scientific examination at The 91ÖÆƬ³§.

Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Trinity Altarpiece’ newly restored and hung in The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery i The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery. Photograph by David Levene. 5/11/21

S1 Episode 3: Learning at The 91ÖÆƬ³§: Jeremy Deller and our Young Peoples Programme: Reworking Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère

In this episode we are joined by our Head of Learning and Young People’s Programme Manager Helen Higgins and Turner Prize winning artist and alumnus Jeremy Deller to learn more about a recent project to rethink Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère.

A woman standing behind a bar facing straight ahead. i Édouard Manet (1832-1883), A Bar at the Folies-Bergère (1882), The 91ÖÆƬ³§, London (Samuel 91ÖÆƬ³§ Trust) © The 91ÖÆƬ³§

S1 Episode 4: Illuminating Objects: Decorative Arts in the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Collection

In this episode we are joined by Alexandra Gerstein, McQueens Curator of Sculpture and Decorative Arts at The 91ÖÆƬ³§ and artist Sophie-Nicole Dodds to discuss the most recent Illuminating Objects internship, as well as touring The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery highlights.

91ÖÆƬ³§ Cast is produced by novel for The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Art and generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Thanks to our producers, Harry Cooke and Claire Crofton and executive producer, Jo Wheeler, and a special thanks to Julie Rose Bower.

The Bloomsbury Room at The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery i The Bloomsbury Room at The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Gallery

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