The Denney Edition – Celebrating an Icon of 20th Century Style

Anthony Denney is probably the most iconic figure you’ve never heard of! He was an enigmatic and significant figure of 20th Century style, who lived at Rainham Hall in the 1960s. Denney was one of Conde Nast’s chief photographers and his work featured in British Vogue magazine. In this podcast, Dominic Neergheen, New Museum School trainee at National Trust Rainham Hall, uncovers the life of this extraordinary character.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Image: Anthony Denney by Gordon Bishop, resin print, 1953 © reserved; collection National Portrait Gallery, London

Music: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

The Forgotten Legacy of May Morris

Most people know about William Morris because of his popular textile and wallpaper designs. However, his fame has often overshadowed the talent and success of his daughter, May Morris. May was a pioneer of art embroidery, and a significant figure in the arts and crafts movement. This podcast shines new light on May Morris as an artist in her own right.

Amber Marshall-Callaghan is a New Museum School trainee based at the William Morris Gallery.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Image: Maids of Honour, designed and worked by May Morris c. 1890s © William Morris Gallery, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Music: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

The Glorious Dead Live On

How can we connect with the emotional history of monuments? The Cenotaph is one of the most well-known memorials in central London, and though made of stone and marble, is alive with emotions. But how do we encourage people to create their own responses to and interpretations of iconic monuments like this?

Stephanie Ampofo is a New Museum School trainee based at the English Heritage London offices.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Music Credit: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

Into the Looking Glass

Sutton House, a remarkable historic house, has been changing over the last 500 years to represent its community. Has the heritage sector done the same?

In this podcast, Daniel Adediran, trainee at National Trust Sutton House, looks at the ways the heritage sector can reflect and adapt to a changing Britain in the 21st century.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Image: A room on the top floor of Sutton House, retained as it would have been when squatters were in residence in the 1980s.

Music Credit: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

Are Apprenticeships the Answer?

The majority of museum conservators have a Conservation Degree or Masters, and are required to have a level of practical experience before being classed suitable for a position. Are the routes into the profession accessible to all, or does more need to be done? This podcast asks a number of conservators how they started off, and how they got to where they are today.

Chloe Greeves is a New Museum School trainee based at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Royal Museums Greenwich.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Music: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

Society’s Need to Label People

Why does society feel the need to label people? In this podcast, Lydia Blackburn, trainee at Shape Arts, questions the ways in which people are often categorised and put into metaphorical boxes. Through both her personal perspective and interviews with others, Lydia examines the constructs that force us to label parts of our identity.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Music Credit: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

Perception, Evolution, Change?

The painter Angelica Kauffman was one of the founder members of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1768. This podcast tracks the spirit of individualism, spark and confidence of Kaufmann from those early years, reflecting on how the RA has grown and transformed and looks forward to the next 250 years.

Luke Mills is a New Museum School trainee based at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Image: Design, 1778-80, Angelica Kauffman RA (1741 – 1807), Royal Academy of Arts

Music: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

The Enigmatic Face of Queen Charlotte

What happens when the accuracy of a portrait is brought into question, and what does this say about the sitter and the artist? In this podcast, Vanessa Otim, trainee at the Royal Collection Trust, looks at the politics of portraiture and the contradictory artistic depictions of Queen Charlotte, wife of George III.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Image: Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019

Music: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

Built for Celebration

Architect Ole Scheeren once said, “Space is used to tell a story and express the artistic vision of both architect and society, and is really about how want to live our lives.” This podcast uncovers stories of how the Royal Festival Hall was built for celebration and has been the site for personal and national encounters.

Jasper van der Kort is a New Museum School trainee based at the Southbank Centre.

Includes extract from Sir Leslie Martin, Deputy Architect to LCC, recorded 1994, Oral History Collection, Southbank Centre Archive.

Image: Entrance to the Royal Festival Hall, Festival of Britain, London 1951, Charles Martin Collection. Southbank Centre Archive.

Music: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd.

Moving History

How do you move a museum? With thousands of objects and artefacts in the collection, how do you physically transport a museum from one location to another? This podcast explores this question in relation to the Museum of London’s future move to a new site in West Smithfield.

Crystal Mah-Wing is a New Museum School trainee based at the Museum of London.

Part of our New Museum School podcast series, produced in 2019 with Catriona Oliphant from Chrome Media.

Image: Crystal recording ambient sound at West Smithfield, the new site of the Museum of London

Music: Sparkle of Life | Composer: Jonathan Slatter | © Sounds Visual Music Ltd