Ep.301 Matt Murphy - Ministry of Arts Podcast

Ep.301 Matt Murphy - Ministry of Arts Podcast

From Ministry of Arts Podcast by Gart Mansfield

March 25, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 301

About this episode

Gary Mansfield speaks with artist Matt Murphy about his unique approach to abstract portraits and upcoming art events.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Matt Murphy (@MattMurphyArt)   Matt Murphy is a professional artist specialising in both watercolours and oils. He is best known for his unique abstract portraits created through a modern, non-traditional approach. With decades of experience, Matt has exhibited in London and across the UK, and his work has been featured in art magazines and podcasts. He has also completed commissions for clients around the world.   There are a limited number of tickets available at sussexpaoty.com   Also in this episode is a small introduction to three of the Sussex paoty 2026 finalists:   1. Sam Telford - @SamTelfordArt 2. Kade Tame - @kad25.00 3. Ryan Holloway - @ RyanHollowayArtist   For ticket information for the Sussex Portrait of the year on 28 March go to https://www.instagram.com/sussexpaoty   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk   Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com   Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Gary Mansfield

Guest: Matt Murphy

Topics covered

  • art
  • interview
  • abstract portraits
  • watercolours
  • oils
  • Sussex Portrait of the Year

Keywords

  • Matt Murphy
  • abstract portraits
  • watercolours
  • oils
  • Sussex Portrait of the Year
  • art exhibitions
  • art podcasts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: sussexpaoty.com, Instagram, patreon, ministryofarts.co.uk

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