S2: My body

National Museums Liverpool Podcast - A podcast by National Museums Liverpool - Thursdays

All bodies are worthy of love and respect. **Content warning: this episode explores stories relating to eating disorders and abortion** Hear the inspiring journey of one Instagrammer, from difficulties with body image to arriving in a place of body acceptance. Through the etchings in our collections by celebrated artist Paula Rego, discover the personal and political stories behind Rego’s abortion series, with commentary from the artist’s son, Nick Willing. Look back at sculptures from ancient Greece to discover how body ideals from the ancient world have influenced our thinking about beauty today. Finally, find out how one artist sets out to challenge representations of male body image and masculinity in the media, creating work from an LGBTQ+ perspective.