MUSE: The hidden figures behind art history's masterpieces with Ruth Millington

About this episode

Ruth Millington discusses her book on the hidden figures who inspired famous artists throughout history.

Ruth Millington’s wonderful book uncovers the hidden figures behind art history’s masterpieces. We tend to forget that each great artist, whether from the past or present, has their own unique muse who inspires them, gives them energy and influences their creativity. For Picasso it was Dora Maar; for Rodin it was Camille Claudel; for Frida Kahlo it was her illness. Those muses had a significant impact on the artists we love, but they often get hidden behind the shadows of giants whom they inspired. In this interview, Ruth and I talked about Muses who inspired artists such as Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Lucian Freud, Tim Walker, and many others. Ruth spent years researching the relationship between artists and their Muses. I asked her to give us some tips about how you and I can mimic great artists so we can connect with our own Muses too. You can get Ruth's   book here Ruth's ARTIDOTE page GET IN TOUCH WITH ME 👇 📩  If you love reading, join my monthly newsletter : http://eepurl.com/he7YKD 🎧 Get Audible Trial: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00OPA2XFG?tag=artidote-21 📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armenikus/

People in this episode

Host: Vashik Armenikus

Guest: Ruth Millington

Topics covered

• art history
• muses
• inspiration
• artist relationships
• hidden figures

Keywords

• art history
• muses
• Ruth Millington
• inspiration
• Frida Kahlo
• Pablo Picasso
• artist relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Muses, Dora Maar, Camille Claudel

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