The Pre-Raphaelite Podcast (The Pre-Raphaelite Society)

Kath Burlinson speaks to us about adapting Rossetti's sensuous and magical 'Goblin Market' for the stage. Kath talks us through the scripting, costumes and music, but also how to navigate and retain the multiple meanings and readings of the poem in a stage production.

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In this episode, Hannah Comer talks to Karl about the ways in which the Pre-Raphaelites and the Modernists shared a number of processes in their creation of art and poetry. Myth-making, reshaping ideas of beauty, breaking from what has gone before and 'making it new' are just some of the continuities explored. 

It is a pleasure to welcome Raphaël Neal to the podcast to talk about his amazing photography project inspired by the 'stunners' of Pre-Raphaelitism. Raphaël's work is quite extraordinary and we encourage all listeners to visit the following link for a sneak preview of his project: https://www.raphaelneal.com/prs 

In the episode, we discuss his Pre-Raphaelite interests and photographic inspirations, the male-gaze, the male as 'muse' and the inherent beauty in the everyday. 

 

 

 

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We are delighted to welcome the wonderful Kyle Cassidy and Trillian Stars to the podcast to talk about their latest project which combines incredible photographic images alongside the poetry of Elizabeth Siddall. Kyle and Trillian have a long, rich history in photography, modelling and film making. Today they tell us how a trip to London grew into this stunning compilation. 

 

To contribute to Kyle and Trillain's Kickstarter please see:

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To find out more please see:

https://www.kylecassidy.com/

https://jennifersummerfield.com/ 

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome art specialist and gallery owner Rupert Maas to the podcast. Rupert tells us about his lifelong love of Pre-Raphaelite drawing and shares the stories of some of the wonderful works that have passed through the Maas Gallery. The Master Drawings Fair in New York opens to the public on February 1st and the Maas Gallery will be participating for the first time since the pandemic. 

 

To find out more please visit: https://www.maasgallery.co.uk/master-drawings-new-york-2025/ 

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome Sara Atwood and Gabriel Meyer from The Ruskin Art Club (founded 1888!) to discuss the life, works and legacy of the great John Ruskin. Sara and Gabriel discuss the long-lasting impact Ruskin's work has had on art and culture, as well as his considerable influence on the Pre-Raphaelites. 

To find out more please visit:

https://ruskinartclub.org/ 

https://www.youtube.com/@ruskinartclub

 

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How can you smell a painting? In her latest wonderful work, Dr Christina Bradstreet shows us how scent was exploited for its synesthetic potential in Pre-Raphaelite artworks. Despite possibly being among the most neglected of our senses, Dr Christina Bradstreet helps us to understand how we can use perceptions of scent to explore paintings in a new way. 

 

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We are pleased to welcome Dr Roberto Ferrari, Curator of Art Properties at Columbia University to the Podcast. Roberto gives us an excellent overview of the fascinating Solomon family including the life and times of Simeon, Rebecca and Abraham. The Solomon's were an important part of the Pre-Raphaelite story and their legacies continue to provide valuable contributions  to Jewish history, women's history and queer history. 

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome back Dr Christina Bradstreet, joined by Antje Kiewel to talk about an innovative, olfactory exhibition currently showing at the Barber Institute in Birmingham. This immersive, multi-sensory exhibition focuses on the theme of scent in Pre-Raphaelite painting and makes use of bespoke fragrances to enhance and enliven the works on display. Christina and Antje talk us through this incredible journey. 

 

To find out more, please visit the Barber Institute online here: https://barber.org.uk/scent-and-pre-raphaelites/

 

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We are delighted to welcome Stuart Eggleton to the Podcast to talk about an exciting new play based on the life of Simeon Solomon. Stuart outlines his journey of rigorous research and creative thinking that has informed the play and the characterisation of Solomon, particularly around his identity as a gay, Jewish artist who suffered for his outsider status.

 

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Alex travelled all the way to the Isle of Wight to join the charming Dr Brian Hinton at Dimbola Museum and Galleries. Brian and Alex discuss the works of Julia Margaret Cameron, the restoration and preservation of Dimbola and Farringford, and the Pre-Raphaelite connections to the Isle of Wight. Please excuse the audio quality in small parts of this episode, we have done our best to tidy it up. To find out more about Farringford and Dimbola, please see the websites below: https://farringford.co.uk/ https://www.dimbola.co.uk/  

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It is a pleasure to welcome back Rocio Moyano Rejano for another fascinating insight into one of Shakespeare's heroines. This time, we are exploring Miranda and her appeal to Pre-Raphaelite artists, most notably Waterhouse and his two famous depictions which imitate the two popular Victorian conceptions of womanhood. 

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome the Pre-Raphaelite Society's own Tim McGee to the Podcast. Many of you will know Tim for his incredible graphic design work on the Pre-Raphaelite Society's website and elsewhere. Today, Tim is here to talk to us about his incredible letter collection. As well as delving into his personal archive of Pre-Raphaelite letters, Tim shares helpful tips for those starting out in the hobby and discusses the history and importance of letter collecting. 

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome the wonderful writer and actress Claire Parker to discuss her latest project 'The Vegan Tigress' based on the fairy tales of Mary De Morgan. Claire tells us about the fascinating political and spiritual life and writings of Mary De Morgan as well as what we can expect from her excellent new play. 'The Vegan Tigress' opens on the 18th of February at the Bread and Roses Theatre, Clapham. To find out more and buy tickets, please visit: https://app.lineupnow.com/event/the-vegan-tigress 

 

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We are staying with the Rossetti's for a while! Today, Sheri welcomes Eleonora Sasso to the podcast to explore some of the key ways to explore the works of D.G. Rossetti including: dualism, symbolism, orientalism and aestheticism. Eleonora Sasso also outlines how the exotic and dream-like elements of Rossetti's works were a significant influence on William Morris.

 

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The project manager, Dr Alison Chapman speaks about the treasure trove that is Digital Victorian Periodical Poetry (DVPP). A labour of love, this website has archived thousands of nineteenth-century periodical poems. Dr Alison Chapman tells us about the website, the role of periodicals and how poems were selected and presented, with a particular focus of Christina Rossetti's beautifully illustrated 'A Christmas Carol'.

Find the DVPP here: https://dvpp.uvic.ca/index.html 

As the exhibition at the Tate is now in full swing, Karl is delighted to welcome Dinah Roe to the podcast to introduce a rather different approach to Christina Rossetti's poetry. For a significant portion of her life, Christina Rossetti took on the role of carer for various members of her family. With this in mind, Dinah Roe is currently editing Rossetti's complete works. This project has brought to light the impact that being a carer had on her poetry. Dinah runs periodic poetry workshops for carers. You can find out more here: https://carerspoetry.org/ 

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome Andreane Rellou and Tessa Battaiotto to the podcast to talk about their impressive new film project 'The Three Graces'. Centred around the lives and works of Marie Spartali Stillman, Maria Zambaco and Aglaia Coronio the film aims to capture the hidden stories that deserve to be told. Andreane and Tess share their research journey into the Pre-Raphaelite links to Greece and tell us much more about these three remarkable women. 

 

To get involved with the project, please visit their Kickstarter and donate: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1150236981/the-three-graces-a-victorian-short-film 

 

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A huge welcome back to the podcast to Sarah Hardy, current chair of the De Morgan Foundation. Sarah joins both Alex and Hannah to talk about the incredible exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, a recreation of De Morgan's 1907 solo show. Sarah explains why this is such a fascinating, and important, exhibition.

 

To find out more, please visit:

https://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/whats-on/edm/

 

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In this two-part special edition to mark International Women's Day, we are delighted to welcome renowned author and Suffrage researcher Elizabeth Crawford. With a focus on the Manchester Art Gallery, Elizabeth Crawford chats to Hannah Squire about Annie Swynnerton and Isabel Dacre. Both artists had important connections to the Pre-Raphaelites and the Women's Suffrage movement. 

 

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Hannah and Karl return to Wightwick Manor for a live recording. As well as being a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Podcast team, Hannah is museum professional and curator who has a long association with Wightwick. Hannah speaks about her career, interests and experiences curating exhibitions of Elizabeth Siddall and Evelyn De Morgan's work.

 

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A first for us. We are live in front of a studio audience at Delaware Art Museum for the Pre-Raphaelite Weekend celebrating the launch of 'The Rossettis'. Alex, Sheri and Hannah are joined by Delaware's Sophie Lynford to discuss the transition of the exhibition from The Tate in London, what is new and different, how the launch has gone and answering questions from the audience. We would like to extend our thanks to Sophie Lynford and the team at Delaware for hosting us and making us so welcome. 

 

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Our special guest Jordan Welsh chats with Alex and Karl about studying for a PhD in the Pre-Raphaelites. All are at different stages of their journey and offer some reflections, advice and handy hints for staying sane. 

 

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In the second part of this special edition, The Pre-Raphaelite Society's Poet in Residence Sarah Doyle hosts an online launch for our latest poetry anthology 'The Presence and the Dream'. Winners of our annual poetry competition join Sarah to share their works, demonstrating that the lives, art and works of the Pre-Raphaelites continue to inspire a living poetic tradition. 

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The release of this episode coincides with the auction of Marie Spartali Stillman's 'The Old Barn' which is happening today (29th March 2023). Hannah Squire talks to Anita Houghton about the important project 'Art for All by All'. The project aims to encourage public galleries to diversify their displays and collections to ensure fairer representation of women and minority groups. To find out more about the project please see the website at: www.artforallbyall.org

 

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Birmingham Cathedral houses four of Burne-Jones' most impressive stained glass windows. National Lottery Heritage Funding has enabled a major restoration project for these windows. In this episode, Alex meets with Anna, Rhian and Clare from the Divine Beauty project to discuss Burne-Jones, Birmingham Cathedral and the significance of these incredible examples of Pre-Raphaelite stained glass. 

To find out more about the Divine Beauty project, please visit the Birmingham Cathedral Website: https://www.birminghamcathedral.com/

Please visit the National Lottery Heritage Funding website for more information about projects that the funding enables: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/

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Sheri Schrader and Karl Merrick discuss the themes of exoticism and orientalism in Pre-Raphaelite works, with a focus on D.G. Rossetti, William Holman Hunt and William Morris. How did the Pre-Raphaelites shape Victorian perceptions of the eastern, medieval and classical worlds? 

 

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Live from the beautiful Wightwick Manor! Our special guest Helen Bratt-Wyton is the Senior Collections and House Manager at  Wightwick. Helen chats to Hannah Squire about the history of this fantastic Aesthetic home and the role of the Manders family in collecting and conserving Pre-Raphaelite artworks. 

 

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Dr Amy Lim speaks to us from the Stanley Spencer Gallery about the influences of the Pre-Raphaelites on Stanley Spencer's work. Concentrating on the themes of religion and nature, we discover some surprising overlaps through early Italian influences, the writings of Ruskin and a commitment to truthful depiction. 

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It is a pleasure to welcome the legendary art historian and scholar Pamela Gerrish Nunn to the podcast to talk about the life and times of Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale. Brickdale is considered among the 'Neo-Pre-Raphaelites', the final generation of the nineteenth-century. As such, she carried Pre-Raphaelitism into the twentieth century and into very different social and artistic contexts. 

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome Dr Caroline Kaye to the podcast to discuss Holman Hunt's iconic 'The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple'. Speaking of the depth of colour, religious symbolism and the crowded use of space, Caroline shows us how Holman Hunt's work has striking parallels with Renaissance works such as Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. 

 

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Welcome to The Pre-Raphaelite Podcast. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves, discuss our vision for the podcast, chat about our favourite paintings and overcome some nerves!

 

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Ester welcomes the wonderful Mary Arseneau to the podcast to talk about the incredible project 'Christina Rossetti in Music'. The musicality of Christina Rossetti's poetry is an area that is often underappreciated, yet central to how we relate to Rossetti today. Mary Arseneau explains how and why Christina Rossetti's poetry lends itself particularly well to musical interpretation and outlines the importance and scale of the project. You can find out more about 'Christina Rossetti in Music' on the website: https://biblio.uottawa.ca/omeka2/christinarossettiinmusic/ and follow the project on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CGRossettiMusic 

 

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We are delighted to welcome the wonderful Margje Bijl to the podcast to talk about her upcoming exhibition 'Looking for Janey'. Margje, an amazing multi-medium artist and creator, has been fascinated and inspired by Jane Morris' life and striking appearance in portraits and photographs for many years. She shares her unique story, research and artistic approaches with us today. 

'Looking for Janey' opens at the Pulchri Studio in The Hague on February 24th

 

You can find out more information on Margje Bijl here: https://www.reflectionsonjanemorris.com/ 

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We are delighted to welcome art historian and critic Ruth Millington to the podcast. Ruth joins Hannah Squire to discuss her latest work 'Muse: Uncovering the Hidden Figures Behind Art History's Masterpieces' and the shifting roles of the 'Muse' in relation to Pre-Raphaelitism. Ruth's book is available from all good bookshops now!  

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome Dr Melanie Rose and John Reed to the Podcast to talk about an upcoming exhibition on the underappreciated but talented and varied artist Fred Appleyard. Melanie and John explore the life and career of Appleyard as he transitioned from late Pre-Raphaelitism into early-English Impressionism. The exhibition aims to raise the awareness of Appleyard and demonstrate this transition across his career.

 

To find out more about Fred Appleyard and the upcoming exhibition please visit: 

Fred Appleyard from the Royal Academy to the Itchen Valley | The Arc, Winchester (arcwinchester.org.uk)   Culture on Call - Bringing culture and communities together   Hampshire Cultural Trust - Changing lives through culture (hampshireculture.org.uk)

 

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We are pleased to welcome the Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for something a little different. Sarah reads and explores two poems that have influenced Pre-Raphaelite works, 'La Belle Dame sans Merci' by John Keats and the iconic 'The Lady of Shalott' by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Sarah also reads her own wonderful work 'Cursed'. We hope you enjoy this episode and we will welcome Sarah back for more readings in the future. 

 

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We are delighted to welcome Dr Peter Forsaith and Dr Ruth Slatter to the podcast to talk about the life, times and works of James Smetham. A recent exhibition of Smetham's work at Bewdley Museum explored the themes of spirituality and mental illness and the impact they had on Smetham's work and life. Despite close friendships with Ruskin and D.G. Rossetti, Smetham's devout Methodism and poor mental health meant that he often struggled to be part of the community surrounding the Pre-Raphaelites. However, much of Smetham's incredible art clearly demonstrates continuity with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. 

 

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As Marie Spartali Stillman's new shiny blue plaque is unveiled today, Hannah Squire welcomes the eminent Pre-Raphaelite researcher and curator Jan Marsh back to the podcast. Hannah and Jan are joined by Cathy Power, the Blue Plaque manager for English Heritage. This wonderful episode explores Spartali Stillman's fascinating life and career, the interesting processes involved in acquiring a blue plaque and the important work English Heritage do to ensure significant figures from history are remembered. 

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To celebrate the release of the wonderful book 'Pre-Raphaelite Sisters: Art, Poetry and Female Agency in Victorian Britain', we are delighted to welcome the editors Glenda Youde and Robert Wilkes to the podcast. This ground-breaking book was inspired by the recent 'Pre-Raphaelite Sisters' exhibition and contains a number of essays that explore new ways of exploring the lives and works of women involved in the world of Pre-Raphaelitism. 

 

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We are doing something a little different today. It is a pleasure to welcome the wonderful Deborah Rose to the Podcast. Deborah is an internationally successful musician whose work frequently draws on Pre-Raphaelitism for inspiration. Deborah chats to Alex about the impact that Pre-Raphaelite imagery, poetry and philosophy has had on her song writing and musical career.     Deborah has kindly provided us with the intro and outro music for this episode. To hear more please visit https://www.deborahrose.co.uk/  Like your favourite podcast, Deborah Rose is available to listen to on all major streaming platforms. Here is a link to her Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XLotJD2g7swLut0oQSaOR    Music Credits:  Lady of Shalott  ( Rose / King / Tennyson )    The First Day  ( Rose/ Rossetti)   

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We are delighted to welcome Celia Ramino to the podcast. Better know online as Artista Prerrafaelita, Celia speaks to Ester about her work in sharing and communicating a love of Pre-Raphaelite art with the people of Spain and across the world. Through shared mythology and broad cultural themes, Artista Prerrafaelita uses modern media technology to research and present on Pre-Raphaelite art to communities less familiar with this artistic tradition.  

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https://artistaprerrafaelita.com/ 

https://twitter.com/aprerrafaelita?lang=en-GB

https://www.instagram.com/artistaprerrafaelita/

 

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It feels like Spring has finally sprung, the sun is out and May Day has been and gone. This means that it is the perfect time to welcome back Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for something a little different. Sarah reads a selection of Pre-Raphaelite poetry based around the theme of Spring and one her own excellent compositions. If you like this episode, we will make it a seasonal feature. 

 

 

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In this special edition, The Pre-Raphaelite Society's Poet in Residence Sarah Doyle hosts an online launch for our latest poetry anthology 'The Presence and the Dream'. Winners of our annual poetry competition join Sarah to share their works, demonstrating that the lives, art and works of the Pre-Raphaelites continue to inspire a living poetic tradition. 

To purchase 'The Presence and the Dream', subscribe to The Pre-Raphaelite Society or find out more, please visit: www.pre-raphaelitesociety.org

Live from the Watts Gallery, Hannah is joined by curators Dr Lauren MacCulloch and Dr Alice Eden to explore the exhibition 'Dreams and Stories: Modern Pre-Raphaelite Visionaries'. Largely focusing on the 'third generation' of Pre-Raphaelitism, the exhibition features wonderful works by Frederick Cayley Robinson, Marianne Stokes, Thomas Cooper Gotch and Margaret Gere.

 

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PART 2: In this two-part special edition to mark International Women's Day, we are delighted to welcome renowned author and Suffrage researcher Elizabeth Crawford. With a focus on the Manchester Art Gallery, Elizabeth Crawford chats to Hannah Squire about Annie Swynnerton and Isabel Dacre. Both artists had important connections to the Pre-Raphaelites and the Women's Suffrage movement. 

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A welcome return for The Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for a wonderful selection of Pre-Raphaelite poetry based around the heady, spooky, bitter-sweet season of Autumn. Haunted forests, bonfires, creaking trees and the threat of cold days ahead from Christina and Dante Rossetti, William Morris, Elizabeth Siddall and A.C. Swinburne as well Sarah's own excellent compositions. 

 

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In this episode, Alex and Hannah welcome Carol Jacobi, the curator of the monumental retrospective 'The Rossettis' which opens at the Tate gallery today. This is the first major exhibition of Dante Rossetti's work in a generation. Moreover, it is the largest exhibition of Elizabeth Siddall's work for over thirty years. Carol Jacobi talks us through the impressive process of curating such an incredible exhibition. Be sure to visit, we certainly will be! 

 

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Hannah Squire is joined by Daniel Robbins and Hannah Lund, the curatorial team at Leighton House, home of the artist Frederic Lord Leighton. More that just a home, Leighton House was a working studio and a lifetime's project that demonstrated how an artist should live. Listen to find out more about Frederic Leighton and his fascinating, beautiful house and consider a visit! 

Find out more about Leighton House here: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/museums/ 

 

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Happy New Year to all our listeners. To start 2025, it is a pleasure to welcome Dr Eliza Goodpasture, Dr Lucy Ella Rose and Dr Catia Rodriguez to the podcast for a special, roundtable episode on women's friendship networks within, and around, the Pre-Raphaelites. Eliza, Lucy, Catia and Alex discuss the professional, personal, public and social relationships of women from the early days of Pre-Raphaelitism into the fin de siècle and discuss the importance of women's networks and friendships as an emerging area of scholarship. 

 

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We are delighted to welcome Dr Amy Lim to the podcast to discuss the exhibition 'Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920' which opens at Tate Britain on May 16th. Amy speaks about the enormous scope of such an exhibition through key themes and barriers in the field women's art which have recurred across the centuries. With plenty of nineteenth century and Pre-Raphaelite adjacent artists on display, this exhibition is one not to be missed! 

 

For more information and to buy tickets: www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/women-artists-in-britain-1520-1920

 

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We are delighted to welcome the wonderful Frances Dickey to the podcast to talk about the influences of Rossetti on T.S. Eliot. This episode focuses on both 'The Blessed Damozel' and 'The Wasteland' but Rossetti's influence on Eliot was multifaceted and, at times, a point of disgust and of uncanny personal similarity. 

 

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We are delighted to welcome the wonderful Marina Elphick to the podcast. A figurative and textile artist, Marina has combined her multiple talents to create a range of Muse Dolls inspired by the lives and paintings of women within the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Marina discusses her creative process with us, sharing her insights into the lives and stories of her 'muses'. 

To see more of Marina's work, please visit her website: https://marinamade.me/

 

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After the success of 'The Rossettis' at the Tate, the entire exhibition is moving across the ocean to Delaware Art Museum. Earlier this year, Sheri met with the mastermind behind the project, Sophie Lynford, to discuss this monumental collaboration and the importance of the Delaware Pre-Raphaelite collection. There is an important update at the end of this episode about what you can expect at the opening party and how to get your tickets! 

 

 

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An enormous welcome back for The Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for a selection of charming Pre-Raphaelite poetry based around the Summer season. Expect hot, heavy imagery and fragrant floral blooms from Dante and Christina Rossetti, William Morris and A.C. Swinburne as well as one of Sarah's own excellent compositions. 

 

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We are delighted to welcome D M Denton (Diane) to the podcast to talk about her latest novel 'The Dove Upon Her Branch: ​A Novel Portrait ​ of Christina Rossetti'. Diane discusses the research processes involved in writing historical novels while trying to convey the true story of a person that has often been overlooked in media adaptions of Pre-Raphaelite stories. 

 

To find out more about D M Denton's work please visit: www.dmdenton-author-artist.com 

 

 

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The chair of The Pre-Raphaelite Society Dr Serena Trowbridge chats to Alex Round about compiling, editing and deciphering the handwriting of Evelyn De Morgan

The Poems of Evelyn Pickering De Morgan is now available from Victorian Secrets. 

 

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We are pleased to welcome Emily Learmont to discuss the legacy of William Bell Scott and the Scottish connections with Pre-Raphaelitism. Today, the Scottish Colletion of the National Galleries of Scotland reopens with Bell Scotts 'King's Quair' screen going on display for the first time since 1968. Emily tells us the fascinating story of this incredible object.

See the 'King's Quair' screen here: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/60859   Emily's book is available here: https://shop.nationalgalleries.org/all-products/william-bell-scotts-screen-a-pre-raphaelite-romance-paperback/

 

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome the novelist and researcher Dr Nat Reeve for a fresh and unique look at the poetry of Elizabeth Siddall. With a fresh focus on disruption and disorder, Nat Reeve builds on the latest scholarship to show how Siddall's writing lends itself well to the application of queer theory and queer readings. 

 If you are interested in Nat Reeve's work, take a look at their newly published novel here: https://www.cipherpress.co.uk/shop/nettleblack

 

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Natalie Rigby speaks to Hannah about curating the wonderful exhibition 'The Legend of King Arthur'. Always a popular subject for Pre-Raphaelite enthusiasts, Natalie shares how the exhibition came into being and how Cornwall is uniquely tied to both Arthurian legends and Pre-Raphaelitism. 

'The Legend of King Arthur' exhibition is currently at the William Morris Gallery, moving on to Tullie House, Carlisle in February 2023 and on to Falmouth Art Gallery in Cornwall in June 2023. 

It is a pleasure to introduce Rocío Moyano Rejano to the podcast. Rocío is a PhD student from the University of Malaga who studies the depictions and legacies of Shakespeare's heroines in art and literature. Rocío talks to us about the longstanding cultural impact of Ophelia and how various Pre-Raphaelite artists chose to engage with her story. 

 

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Welcome back to The Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for an incredible selection of Pre-Raphaelite poetry from the bleak mid-winter long, long ago. Icy blasts, warm fires and snow on snow on snow all remind us that there are no flowers without rain. This completes our seasonal poetry series, but I am sure Sarah Doyle will return again soon. 

 

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It is a pleasure to welcome John Holmes to the podcast to talk about his incredible work in exploring the overlaps and mutual engagements between the Pre-Raphaelites and Science. From direct involvement in the creating of Oxford's natural history museum to informing twenty-first century discussion around ecological crises, John Holmes discusses how the the Pre-Raphaelites were shaped by, and continue to shape, scientific discourse and practice. 

 

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We are pleased to welcome Dr Gayle Seymour to the podcast. Gayle talks to Sheri about her research career exploring the life and works of Simeon Solomon. As a gay, Jewish artist, Solomon's works have been neglected undeservedly. Yet Solomon was a pioneer in many artistic areas. Listen on to find out why!

 

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We are delighted to welcome Sarah Hardy from the De Morgan foundation to the Podcast. Sarah chats with Hannah about the life and works of this unique Arts and Crafts marriage. Sarah discusses the importance of the De Morgan foundation in preserving and exhibiting their works and tells us about some of the treasures and new discoveries in the collection. 

We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Prettejohn and Peter Trippi to the podcast to discuss the stunning exhibition 'Pre-Raphaelites: Modern Renaissance'. Currently open at the Musei di San Domenico in Forlì, near Bologna, this incredible project traces the influence of Italian art on the Pre-Raphaelites. Elizabeth and Peter discuss the big themes and ideas of the exhibition, as well as the logistics of such a monumental task. 

 

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Dr Jan Marsh, one of the most eminent scholars of Pre-Raphaelitism, speaks to us about the temporary export bar on Rebecca Solomon's important work 'A Young Teacher'. An important work in Jewish, Black and Women's history, Jan Marsh outlines what the export bar might mean for the future of the painting.  

 

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It is an honour to welcome Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber to the podcast. Andrew talks to Alex about a lifetime of collecting Pre-Raphaelite art and how the legacy and popular appeal of the movement has changed. From an early interest in Victorian church architecture, Andrew Lloyd Webber has built one of the finest private collections of Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art works in the world. 

Disclaimer: This episode was due to be released in March, however it had to be delayed for personal reasons.

 

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Sheri and Ester are joined by Suzanne Fagence Cooper whose latest work 'How We Might Live: At Home With Jane and William Morris' explores the enormous legacies of the Morris family. In this episode, Suzanne explains to us why the stories, works and lives of Jane Morris, Effie Gray and John Ruskin matter! 

We are delighted to welcome illustrator Georgie McAusland to the podcast. Georgie and Ester chat about her new, fresh approaches to illustrating 'Goblin Market' and what sets Georgie's approach apart from previous works by Dante Rossetti, Arthur Rackham and... Playboy! 

Please visit Georgie McAusland's website at: https://georgiemcausland.com/ 

 

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To coincide with the Pre-Raphaelite Society's Annual General Meeting, we are pleased to present this episode featuring esteemed guest Tim Barringer. Tim engages in a conversation with Sheri, delving into his enduring fascination with the Pre-Raphaelites and his substantial contributions to the re-evaluation and presentation of this artistic movement. Moreover, Sheri and Tim explore the forthcoming Pre-Raphaelite weekend at the Delaware Art Museum, offering a unique opportunity for scholarly engagement and appreciation.

 

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Fanny Eaton remains a significant figure in both art history and black history. Long overlooked and underappreciated, Fanny Eaton recently received the honour of a blue plaque to celebrate her life. In this episode, Brian Eaton, Fanny's great-grandson tells us the story of his valuable research into her life and contribution to the Pre-Raphaelites. For more information and to subscribe to the Pre-Raphaelite Society, please visit www.pre-raphaelitesociety.org 

 

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We delighted to welcome Jordan Walsh back to the Pre-Raphaelite Podcast. Today Jordan talks to Karl about his research exploring the themes of Religion and Nature. This episode centres on space and place in Pre-Raphaelitism, drawing on eco-criticism, Gothic and the Sublime. Let's welcome in the Spring! 

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The Pre-Raphaelite Podcast team get back together for this special episode. We discuss the successes of the last few months, laugh about a few particular highlights and look forward to the next year. 

Expect Burne-Jones, D.G. Rossetti, Robert Braithwaite Martineau, wombats, Muppets and...taxidermy! 

 

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Novelist and scholar Mercedes Aguirre joins Ester to explore the use of Classical mythology in Pre-Raphaelite painting. Mercedes explains how her stories explore both Classical and Pre-Raphaelite themes, while remaining contemporary and current. 

To find out more about Mercedes' work, please visit: https://mercedesaguirrecastro.com/mercedes-aguirre-castro-en

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A huge welcome to the wonderful researcher, gallery guide and PhD student Laure Nermel. Laure joins us to discuss her work into Elizabeth Siddall's creative agency alongside the myth-making and various reimagining's that go along with the Siddall story. Laure also offers us a unique insight into how Pre-Raphaelitism was, and is, received across the channel in France. 

 

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It was a pleasure to join Victoria Osborne from Birmingham Museums to discuss the hotly awaited homecoming of the 'Victorian Radicals' exhibition from a long, but successful, trip to America. Victoria tells us about the importance of the Birmingham collection and what treasures we can expect to see. From paintings to furniture to clothing, the Birmingham collection is truly astonishing; alongside some old favourites, there are many pieces from the archives that make this exhibition one not to miss!

 

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The wonderful Kirsty Stonell Walker talks to the team about the life and times of Fanny Cornforth. Possibly the most underappreciated of Rossetti's 'stunners', Fanny's life and contribution to Pre-Raphaelitism has undergone a radical reassessment in Kirsty Stonell Walker's latest work Stunner: The Fall and Rise of Fanny Cornforth .