She Stands Tall: Women in London's Sculpture with Juliet ...

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Today on the show, Lucy Branch, speaks to Juliet Rix an award-winning writer, editor, and broadcaster about the female figures commemorated in London's public sculpture. Key Discussion Points:The timing of the book: Why statues of women have only really proliferated in the 21st centuryStatistics: Fewer than 1 in 6 of London's commemorative statues were for women as of 2021, but more women than men were commemorated in 2022-23Fascinating women featured:Allegorical figures: Britannia, Justice, and their historical significanceHidden stories: The National Gallery's facade statues (castoffs from Marble Arch), the female Ariel atop the Bank of EnglandControversial works: Discussion of Alison Lapper Pregnant and the Mary Wollstonecraft statueThe nude in public sculpture: From the erotic Atalanta to the natural "Deliverance"Funding challenges: Why public sculpture remains difficult to fund despite public interestJuliette's Upcoming Events:Talk at the National Gallery: 21st OctoberMore events listed at www.julietterix.comConnect with Juliette:Website: www.julietterix.comInstagram: @julietterixLinkedInAlso in this episode: Martin Jennings interview (Season 1)⁠ - Martin has recently won the major commission for the Queen Elizabeth II sculpture in St. James's ParkHost's Details : Lucy Branch MA ACR Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Instagram/Threads: @lucybranchsculpturevulture

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Today on the show, Lucy Branch, speaks to Juliet Rix an award-winning writer, editor, and broadcaster about the female figures commemorated in London's public sculpture. Key Discussion Points:The timing of the book: Why statues of women have only...

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