• S6 Ep6: #69 Art and an Extraordinary Life Lived Extraordinarily with Sir Michael Craig-Martin

  • Sep 16 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
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S6 Ep6: #69 Art and an Extraordinary Life Lived Extraordinarily with Sir Michael Craig-Martin

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  • In this episode, Garrick Jones sits down with Sir Michael Craig-Martin, a monumental figure in contemporary British art, whose career spans over six decades. From his iconic transformations of everyday objects to his pioneering role as an educator, Craig-Martin shares fascinating insights into his creative journey and artistic philosophy. Explore his upcoming major retrospective at the Royal Academy of Arts, opening in September 2024, which will feature over 120 works spanning his entire career. This exhibition marks a rare opportunity for Craig-Martin to reflect on his life's work, and he discusses the excitement and challenges of reviewing his artistic evolution. Learn more about Michael Craig-Martin’s time teaching at Goldsmiths, where he mentored many of the Young British Artists (YBAs), including Damien Hirst, and the broader impact they had on the UK art scene. He also delves into his advocacy for arts education, the role of curiosity in creativity, and the importance of everyday objects in his art. In addition, Michael delves into a discussion about his digital portraits, a forward-thinking exploration of cutting-edge technologies, and how curiosity drives his work and life. This engaging conversation offers a deep dive into the mind of one of the most influential artists of our time. Dates and Opening Hours for the Royal Academy of Arts Press view: Tuesday 17 September 2024, 10am-2pm Dates: Saturday 21 September – Tuesday 10 December 2024 10am – 6pm Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 9pm Friday Tickets Advance booking with pre-booked timed tickets is recommended for everyone, including Friends of the RA. Tickets can be booked in advance online (royalacademy.org.uk) or over the phone (0207 300 8090). Social Media Join the discussion about the exhibition online at: Facebook /royalacademy Instagram @royalacademyarts Threads @royalacademyarts Twitter / X @royalacademy #RAMichaelCraigMartin About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone. About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham. #CuriousAdvantage #CuriousAdvantagePodcast #CuriosityPodcast #7CsofCuriosity #DigitalSuccess #NeuroscienceInsights #BusinessCuriosity #PodcastSeries #Audiobook #Amazon #DigitalAge #Sailingthe7Cs #7CsofCuriosity #PowerSkill #CuriosityModel #Curisosity #ThriveDigitally #PodcastInsights #AuthorPodcast #LeadershipCuriosity #DigitalLandscape #CuriosityBook #LinkedInPodcast
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