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Gabi Gregg

Alexandra Shulman

Marina Abramović

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Ali Smith

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Olivia Laing

Alyce Mahon

Florence Adepoju

Ben Lerner

Marina Warner

Deborah Levy

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In Ep.6 of Thought Pieces, writer, editor and curator Lou Stoppard discusses the incredible – and much overlooked – work of Shirley Baker, considering her place in the male-dominated history of photography, together with the compassionate and attentive ways in which she captured everyday life in Salford, London and beyond. 

In Ep.6 of Thought Pieces, writer, editor and curator Lou Stoppard discusses the incredible – and much overlooked – work of Shirley Baker, considering her place in the male-dominated history of photography, together with the compassionate and attentive ways in which she captured everyday life in Salford, London and beyond.

Ep.6 Lou Stoppard reads from 'Shirley Baker' 

In episode 38 of The Great Women Artists Podcast, Katy Hessel interviews the brilliant London-based writer LOU STOPPARD on the ICONIC and TRAILBLAZING street photographer SHIRLEY BAKER (1932–2014) !!!![This episode is brought to you by Alighieri jewellery: www.alighieri.co.uk | use the code TGWA at checkout for 10% off!]And WOW! This was such an insight into one of the greatest street photographers of the 20th century. A woman who captured 6+ decades of change in post-War Britain: from Manchester in the ‘50s and ‘60s, to the heights of Thatcherism in the ‘80s, and New Labour in the 2000s. A self-proclaimed “idler with a camera”, the fearlessly socially and politically engaged Shirley saw beauty, character and absurdity in the everyday. Documenting those often overlooked or on the outside – much like the artist herself who wasn’t recognised with a major solo exhibition until right at the end of her life at The Photographer’s Gallery – Shirley captured unnamed people who shaped our cultures, as opposed to the places themselves. Highly sensitive to change and the ageing process, Shirley Baker was skilled at observing modernity, whether it be through the rise of industrialism and technology, altering eating habits, or the abandonment of terraced houses in the North between 1955–1973 (after the Housing Repairs and Rents Act), which were abruptly replaced by large looming tower blocks. Always on the frontline of change, she captured moments that felt still amongst a fast-paced world: "I did know that fundamental changes were taking place and nobody seemed to be interested in recording the face of the people or any- thing in their lives. My interest grew into a compulsion even though the notion of someone wandering the unpicturesque streets of Manchester and Salford with a camera seemed quite crazy to most people then."But she also captured the imperfections in people – people who tried to live up to society’s expectations with whom she caught moments when their mask slipped. Wow. So much to unpick here!!! I am in awe of Shirley and Lou's brilliant take on her. An INCREDIBLY aware photographer with a fascinating story which we discuss in depth!ENJOY!!!Further reading: Lou’s fantastic book! https://mackbooks.co.uk/products/shirley-baker-br-lou-stoppard-ed https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/shirley-bakers-half-century-of-street-photographyThis episode is sponsored by Alighieri https://alighieri.co.uk/@alighieri_jewelleryUse the code: TGWA for 10% off! Follow us:Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hesselSound editing by Amber Miller (@amber_m.iller)Artwork by @thisisaliceskinnerMusic by Ben Wetherfieldhttps://www.thegreatwomenartists.com/

In episode 38 of The Great Women Artists Podcast, Katy Hessel interviews the brilliant London-based writer LOU STOPPARD on the ICONIC and TRAILBLAZING street photographer SHIRLEY BAKER (1932–2014) !!!! [This episode is brought to you by Alighieri jewellery: <a href="http://www.alighieri.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alighieri.co.uk</a> | use the code TGWA at checkout for 10% off!] And WOW! This was such an insight into one of the greatest street photographers of the 20th century. A woman who captured 6+ decades of change in post-War Britain: from Manchester in the ‘50s and ‘60s, to the heights of Thatcherism in the ‘80s, and New Labour in the 2000s. A self-proclaimed “idler with a camera”, the fearlessly socially and politically engaged Shirley saw beauty, character and absurdity in the everyday. Documenting those often overlooked or on the outside – much like the artist herself who wasn’t recognised with a major solo exhibition until right at the end of her life at The Photographer’s Gallery – Shirley captured unnamed people who shaped our cultures, as opposed to the places themselves. Highly sensitive to change and the ageing process, Shirley Baker was skilled at observing modernity, whether it be through the rise of industrialism and technology, altering eating habits, or the abandonment of terraced houses in the North between 1955–1973 (after the Housing Repairs and Rents Act), which were abruptly replaced by large looming tower blocks. Always on the frontline of change, she captured moments that felt still amongst a fast-paced world: "I did know that fundamental changes were taking place and nobody seemed to be interested in recording the face of the people or any- thing in their lives. My interest grew into a compulsion even though the notion of someone wandering the unpicturesque streets of Manchester and Salford with a camera seemed quite crazy to most people then." But she also captured the imperfections in people – people who tried to live up to society’s expectations with whom she caught moments when their mask slipped. Wow. So much to unpick here!!! I am in awe of Shirley and Lou's brilliant take on her. An INCREDIBLY aware photographer with a fascinating story which we discuss in depth! ENJOY!!! Further reading: Lou’s fantastic book! <a href="https://mackbooks.co.uk/products/shirley-baker-br-lou-stoppard-ed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mackbooks.co.uk/products/shirley-baker-br-lou-stoppard-ed</a> <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/shirley-bakers-half-century-of-street-photography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/shirley-bakers-half-century-of-street-photography</a> This episode is sponsored by Alighieri <a href="https://alighieri.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alighieri.co.uk/</a> @alighieri_jewellery Use the code: TGWA for 10% off! Follow us: Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hessel Sound editing by Amber Miller (@amber_m.iller) Artwork by @thisisaliceskinner Music by Ben Wetherfield <a href="https://www.thegreatwomenartists.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thegreatwomenartists.com/</a>

Lou Stoppard on Shirley Baker

This My Big Idea podcast comes directly from London Fashion Week. In this podcast, ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to Lou Stoppard about working in the fashion industry, breaking the internet on a regular basis and generally being a boss. Lou Stoppard is an Oxford University graduate, SHOWstudio editor and a freelance writer, curator and broadcaster. SHOWstudio has been at the forefront of the fashion film industry, collaborating with some of the most influential figures in the biz including John Galliano, Kate Moss, Rick Owens, Comme des Garçons and Alexander McQueen. Lou has interviewed the likes of Kanye West, Jeremy Scott, Alexandra Shulman and David Sims. Lou also curated her first exhibition, Mad About The Boy, in 2016. The show focused on fashion's obsession with and portrayal of youth and featured work by Glen Luchford, Raf Simons, Gosha Rubchinskiy, Kim Jones, Nick Knight and Meadham Kirchhoff. Needless to say, Stoppard is making waves in the fashion industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This My Big Idea podcast comes directly from London Fashion Week. In this podcast, ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to Lou Stoppard about working in the fashion industry, breaking the internet on a regular basis and generally being a boss. Lou Stoppard is an Oxford University graduate, SHOWstudio editor and a freelance writer, curator and broadcaster. SHOWstudio has been at the forefront of the fashion film industry, collaborating with some of the most influential figures in the biz including John Galliano, Kate Moss, Rick Owens, Comme des Garçons and Alexander McQueen. Lou has interviewed the likes of Kanye West, Jeremy Scott, Alexandra Shulman and David Sims. Lou also curated her first exhibition, Mad About The Boy, in 2016. The show focused on fashion's obsession with and portrayal of youth and featured work by Glen Luchford, Raf Simons, Gosha Rubchinskiy, Kim Jones, Nick Knight and Meadham Kirchhoff. Needless to say, Stoppard is making waves in the fashion industry. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

My Big Idea at London Fashion Week Special - Lou Stoppard