The Pre-Raphaelite Podcast

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...

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 inspiratio...

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.    For more information and to subscribe to the Pre-Raphaelite Society, please vi...

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 conti...

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.    For more information and to subscribe to the Pre-Ra...

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...

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'.    For more information and to subscribe to the Pre-Raph...

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 i...

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 tran...

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 De...

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 sea...

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...

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 logist...

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.    For more information and to subscribe to the Pre-R...

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 Kyl...

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...

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.    For more information and to subscribe to the Pre-Raphaelite Society, please v...

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.   For more information and to subscribe...

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'...

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...

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 menta...

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.    For m...

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...

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 ex...

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 comm...