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Anselm Kiefer is one of the world’s greatest living artists. Born in Germany at the end of the Second World War, much of his work in paintings, sculptures and vast installation pieces, has addressed his country’s history and culture, asking difficult questions about the legacy of ... Show More

Children’s writer and academic Katherine Rundell is the multi-million selling author of adventure stories including Rooftoppers, The Wolf Wilder and The Explorer which won the Costa Children’s Book of the Year. Impossible Creatures, the first of a five book series, was named Wate ... Show More

Composer Steve Reich is one of the most influential musicians of modern times. In the 1960s he helped rewrite the rules of composition, using analogue tape machines to experiment with rhythm, repetition and syncopation. As the godfather of musical minimalism, his influence on Phi ... Show More

This episode explores the transformative power of creativity and its impact on our lives. It provides valuable insights on how to unlock your creative potential, nurture existing talents by embracing curiosity, overcome creative blocks, and find inspiration. 

Having a great culture is essential for being successful. In this episode, Grant discusses how to create a winning culture in every area of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Kultur und Ökonomie zusammenbringen und miteinander verbinden, das möchte die Hamburger Kreativgesellschaft, die wir in der heutigen Episode besuchen. Erfahre, was die Gesellschaft tut und wie sie die Kultur- und Kreativszene unterstützt. Weitere Informationen zum Podcast findest ... Show More

We’re getting light-hearted in these crazy times and introducing you to the sociology of pop culture! In this episode, we use Dr. David Grazian’s work to explore what popular culture is and how it’s different from high culture. Then we make sense of culture’s role in globalizatio ... Show More

Embark on a cultural journey with Caroline Stanbury and Sergio Carrallo as they delve deep into the differences that bring them closer together in this captivating podcast. From diverse backgrounds, they explore the rich tapestry of their individual cultures, weaving a narrative ... Show More

This episode delves into the fine line between cheesiness, kitsch, and high art. From the pastoral scenes of Gainsborough to the consumer culture critiques of Warhol and the polling experiments of Komar and Melamid, we examine how artists challenge and redefine our notions of tas ... Show More

To survive and thrive in an uncertain world, our children need to be creative and resilient. But how do you build these things? What does it take to make creativity a life skill and where might such a skill take a child in later life? These are the questions at the heart of an am ... Show More