Exhibiting Faith
Religion & Spirituality
About
A podcast about the intersection of art and faith. From art in sacred spaces to artists, curators and scholars engaged with themes of faith. In each episode, critic and art historian David Trigg welcomes a different guest to discuss their work.
Episodes
- S2 E08 • Ben Quash: The Visual Commentary on Scripture
In this episode, David Trigg interviews Ben Quash about the Visual Commentary on Scripture (VCS), a project that uses art to provide theological commentary on biblical passages. Quash explains the VCS
- S2 E07 • The Art of Liverpool's Catholic Cathedral
This episode explores the art within Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Hosts and guests discuss various artworks including sculptures, mosaics, and windows by artists such as William Mitchell, John Piper, Elisabeth Fri…
- S2 E06 • Kieran Dodds: Non-Fiction Photographer
In this episode, David Trigg interviews Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds about his photo series "Church Forests of Ethiopia," which documents how Christian beliefs have fostered sustainable landscapes around Ethiopian Orthodox churches.…
- S2 E05 • Graffiti in the Cathedral: Jacquiline Creswell and Alex Vellis
Exhibiting Faith Season 2 Episode 5 features David Trigg with curator Jacquiline Creswell and poet Alex Vellis discussing the "Hear Us" exhibition at Canterbury Cathedral. The exhibition uses graffiti to pose questions to God, developed in…
- S2 E04 • The Art of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral
This episode of Exhibiting Faith, hosted by David Trigg, features Laura Moffatt and Canon Chancellor Ellen Loudon discussing artworks within Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral. The episode highlights pieces by Elisabeth Frink, Christopher Le B…
- S2 E03 • Jonathan A. Anderson: The Invisibility of Religion in Contemporary Art
In this episode, David Trigg talks with Jonathan A. Anderson about his book, "The Invisibility of Religion in Contemporary Art." Anderson argues that religion is relevant to modern and contemporary art and calls for a rereading of art hist…
- S2 E02 • Beth Hughes: Curating in Salisbury Cathedral
In this episode, David Trigg interviews Beth Hughes, former Visual Arts Curator at Salisbury Cathedral. Hughes shares insights into her programming, including exhibitions like ‘To Be Free’, ‘Our Earth’, and ‘Living Water’, and discusses he…
- S2 E01 • Mahtab Hussain: What Did You Want To See?
This episode features artist Mahtab Hussain discussing his work, which uses photography, film, and sculpture to explore themes of identity, displacement, and belonging within the Muslim experience. Hussain shares insights into his solo exh…
- S1 E05 • Laura Moffatt: Ecclesiart
Laura Moffatt, director of Art + Christianity, discusses her organization's work in exploring the dialogue between art and religion, and documenting contemporary artworks within church buildings through the Ecclesiart project. She highligh…
- S1 E04 • Matthew Krishanu: Painting About Religion
In this episode, David Trigg interviews London-based painter Matthew Krishanu. Krishanu
- S1 E03 • Alastair Gordon: Art and the Christian Imagination
This episode features artist Alastair Gordon discussing the Christian imagination and the connection between art and faith. Gordon explains his meticulous paintings, which are inspired by the 17th-century Quodlibet genre, and how his writi…
- S1 E02 • Farwa Moledina: Women of Paradise
Textile artist Farwa Moledina discusses her exhibition "Women of Paradise" with David Trigg, focusing on themes of feminism, faith, and Muslim female identity. The episode explores artworks addressing the portrayal of Muslim women and Isla…
- S1 E01 • Jacquiline Creswell: Curating in Sacred Spaces
Jacquiline Creswell discusses her experience curating art exhibitions in sacred spaces, including Salisbury Cathedral. She shares insights on the challenges and rewards of presenting contemporary works in places of worship, and how art can…
- Trailer
This is a trailer for the Exhibiting Faith podcast, which delves into the connection between art and faith, including sacred art and the perspectives of artists and curators. The show is supported by Arts Council England.