The Gallery Companion

Let the Art Speak!

On the freedom to think for yourself, Turner's secret stash, Ai Weiwei on censorship, and more.

Jan 23 • Dr Victoria Powell

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December 2025

Confessions of a Would-Be Art Toucher

Plus Frank Bowling on colour, Gombrich's Story of Art, horse sculptures, and more!

Dec 19, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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November 2025

Art for the Tech Bro Era

Plus Venice Biennale fury, AI murals, David Hockney and more!

Nov 28, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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The Art of Google Street View

Plus giant statues, Shepard Fairey and more!

Nov 7, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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October 2025

Banned Body Bits

Censored art, church graffiti, Monet and more!

Oct 17, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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Inside the Creative Mind

Sketchbooks, gunpowder art, Giorgio Armani and more!

Oct 3, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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September 2025

How Old is an 'Emerging' Artist?

Age barriers in the art world, Judy Chicago in Israel, maths+science+art, and more!

Sep 26, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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The Boredom of Married Life

Walter Sickert, David Bowie, telepathy and more!

Sep 19, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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Where Does Inspiration Come From?

Plus landscape art, photographing drones and more!

Sep 12, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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The Gallery Companion is Back!

Plus flags, Taylor Swift, art censorship and more

Sep 5, 2025 • Dr Victoria Powell

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April 2024

Invisible Lines

Some thoughts on hidden boundaries that we feel but don't see

Apr 7, 2024 • Dr Victoria Powell

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March 2024

Looking For Longer Than a Second

With special guest writers Henry and Rufus

Mar 31, 2024 • Dr Victoria Powell

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