The Pre-Raphaelite Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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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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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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:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kylecassidy/this-is-only-earth-my-dear-poems-and-photos

To find out more please see:

https://www.kylecassidy.com/

https://jennifersummerfield.com/ 

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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 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 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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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/ 

Please follow Margje on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janemorrismuseum/

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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!

For more information and to book tickets please visit the website: https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/exhibitions/victorian-radicals

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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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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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