This episode focuses on the Whitworth, a celebrated institution that stands as a testament to the region’s complex history and its evolving identity. The gallery itself presents a striking visual dichotomy, featuring an imposing traditional brick facade that merges seamlessly with futuristic glass structures.
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In episode 6, host Stephen Mangan welcomes a trio of well-known figures into the studio: singer Jill Scott, food critic Jimi Famurewa, and actor-designer Lyall Hakaraia. The three sitters each have their own unique energy, and the artists must capture these complexities with brushes, colors, and skill. Watching over the entire process are the discerning eyes of judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan, whose insights make the competition all the more compelling.
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This week’s celebrity sitters include Cush Jumbo, the renowned actress known for her role in The Good Wife, Senegalese singer and guitarist Baaba Maal, and the classically trained British singer Carly Paoli.
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The A to Z of Contemporary Art: A guide to the brilliant and often baffling world of art, this illuminating program works alphabetically through the complex A-Z of contemporary arts, from Artists, Artspeak and Biennales to Theory, Video Art, Wine and Zietgeist. Capturing and consolidating a love of art with history, theory and criticism, The A-Z of Contemporary Art offers entertaining insights into the contemporary art world. The A to Z of Contemporary Art – part 1 – A to K The A to Z of Contemporary Art – part 2 – L to Z
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