The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Podcast

Herbert Art Talks: Stories That Made Us with Manjinder Virk

For this podcast, we welcome actor and filmmaker, Manjinder Virk, to discuss the films that she produced for the exhibition, Stories That Made Us: Roots, Resilience, Representation, exploring the creative process as well as the inspirations behind the works.

Transport Talks: In Conversation with Joe Elliott

In the first of our Transport Talks series, Joe Elliott talks through the family business, Elliotts of Coventry.  Founded in 1908, Elliotts became a staple for car enthusiasts seeking parts for a wide range of cars.  

Herbert Art Talks: Stories That Made Us with Hardish Virk

We invite co-curator Hardish Virk to talk about the exhibition, Stories That Made Us: Roots, Resilience & Representation, and discuss where those themes are explored within the show. 

Collecting Coventry: Collecting George Eliot

Thom Walker hosts Ali Wells from the Herbert’s collections team who tells us about the life of author George Eliot, who spent her early life in Coventry and the surrounding area, and about the possessions of hers that can be found in the Herbert’s collection, including her grand piano and items of jewellery.

Collecting Coventry: Collecting Art at The Herbert with Cora Sehgal Cuthbert , Martin Roberts and Ali Wells

Martin Roberts and Ali Wells from the Herbert's Collections team talk with artist Cora Sehgal Cuthbert about the artwork she is creating for the Herbert's collection and the Herbert's approach to collecting as highlighted in the current Collecting Coventry exhibition.

Herbert Art Talks: Addis X Coventry – Exploring the Connection

To mark the opening of The Addis X Coventry Photographic exhibition at Herbert, Community Coordinator, Indy Donald speaks to Curatorial Manager, Martin Roberts and Emmanuelle Henry-Cottrell of House of Emanuel I&I C.I.C. about their connection between Ethiopia and England and the work that they do with communities to help them explore their heritage and tell their stories.

Herbert Art Talks: Microworld With Genetic Moo

In this episode, Kerrie Suteu and Jack Nelson of The Herbert speak to Nicola Schauerman of Genetic Moo about the new digital interactive exhibition, Microworld, that has opened at The Herbert; discussing inspirations, the power of creative coding and the possibilities of new technologies. 

Herbert Art Talks Episode 6: Joy with Vortex Creates

Marianne Taviner and Nicola Richardson, who together are Vortex Creates, get together to talk about their show, Joy… Inspired by nature, which many of you will have visited over the summer. Discussing what inspired it, how the exhibition was put together, and about what brings them joy!