Jackson's Art Podcast
Jackson's Art Podcast
Jackson's Art
Ask an Artist - Interview with Dr Robert Travers
51 minutes Posted Jan 29, 2021 at 9:00 am.
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In this episode Laura and Peter are delighted to welcome Dr Robert Travers whose gallery in Holland Park in London is currently hosting - Online - a Ben Nicholson exhibition.  
However, the main topic of conversation is the 'Ruth Borchard Collection' a stellar collection of 20th century self portraits, 100 paintings collected between 1958 and 1971.   The collection has inspired a self portrait prize, with a prize of £10,000 for the winner.  
The collection and the Self-Portrait Prize are organised by Robert who talks passionately about the history behind this fascinating selection of paintings and drawings.