Experiencing Art while Traveling with Martin Gayford

In today's episode, I speak with Martin Gayford about the importance of seeing art while traveling, the experience of art in the age of Instagram, and his new book, The Pursuit of Art: Travels, Encounters and Revelations. We geek out talking about art and other topics like Walter Benjamin's notion of the "aura," his encounters with artists and photographers like Marina Abramović and Henri Cartier Bresson, and his approach interviewing artists. Martin Gayford is an art critic, art historian, and author who has written articles for a variety of publications like The Spectator and The Telegraph to name a few. He has written many books, including A History of Pictures: From the Cave to the Computer Screen co-written with David Hockney, Michelangelo: His Epic Life, and The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Nine Turbulent Weeks in Provence to name a few. If you're interested in art, travel, and art history, his books are worth checking out. You can find more about Martin's work on his website. More Episodes & Support Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Lastly, consider using our affiliate links to purchase your books. If you use our links to make a purchase, we will receive a few cents commission at no additional cost to you. These funds help keep the podcast alive and ad-free. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Book Guidebook. You will also receive quarterly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Listen to the Episode on YouTube Listen to the episode on YouTube on the Travel Writing World channel. Remember to subscribe to the channel. Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram) Disclaimer *Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, this website will earn a very small commission if a purchase is made using these links. Also, "as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases" using the Amazon links on this site.