Ep. 20 Mark Wallinger: Why I Love John Keats - Art, Epitaphs and Magna Carta

We talk to Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger about his life and career - and more specifically, his love of John Keats. The inspiration for our conversation was Mark’s monumental 2018 work Writ in Water, which commemorated the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. ----more---- Subscribe to the Keats-Shelley Podcast or Follow us on Spotify. But Mark also discussed his broader love of literature (above all James Joyce), his wonder at Ode to a Nightingale, the challenges of being an artist (not least during Covid).Mark also offers advice to young artists, asks why no one sees UFOs anymore, and considers the portrayal of the art world in movies. He even reads an original poem - stay tuned to the very end.  Read about 2021's Keats-Shelley Prize. Read about 2021's Young Romantics Prize. Links Read more about Mark Wallinger. Writ in Water National Trust press release and video BBC video including aerial film Article on Situations Art Fund Blog article Art Society Feature Sinema Amnesia Guardian article about Sinema Amnesia 2010 Video about Sinema Amnesia 2012 in Maidstone You can support the Keats-Shelley House by Becoming a Friend. This podcast was written and presented by James Kidd. The KS Podcast theme tune is ‘Androids Always Escape’ by Chris Zabriskie. Visit http://chriszabriskie.com/ Follow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSubscribe to us on YouTube Learn more about the Keats-Shelley House and our KeatsShelley200 Bicentenary programme.