Episodes

  • Ep:6 Ashokkumar Mistry
    Jun 14 2024

    In the final episode of this series, artist Mark McGowan talks to Bethlem Gallery Trustee and artist Ashokkumar Mistry about the role of the gallery in discussions of mental health, and how cultural institutions and artists can engage with society as a whole.


    Learn more about the Bethlem Live Lounge exhibition: Exhibition: Bethlem Live Lounge - Bethlem Gallery


    Buy our limited-edition vinyl album, Madness & Melancholy, here: Shop - Bethlem Gallery


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    37 mins
  • Ep:5 Jules Cunningham
    Jun 7 2024

    Dancer-choreographer Jules Cunningham joins Mark McGowan for a walk through the beautiful woodlands surrounding Bethlem Gallery as they discuss Jules’ dance career and influences.


    Learn more about the Bethlem Live Lounge exhibition: Exhibition: Bethlem Live Lounge - Bethlem Gallery


    Buy our limited-edition vinyl album, Madness & Melancholy, here: Shop - Bethlem Gallery


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    41 mins
  • Ep:4 Finn
    May 31 2024

    Mark McGowan talks to singer-songwriter Finn, a former patient at Bethlem Royal Hospital whose songs written at the hospital are now being recorded with support from Nitin Sawhney and Brit-Trailblazer Gawain Hewitt.


    Learn more about the Bethlem Live Lounge exhibition: Exhibition: Bethlem Live Lounge - Bethlem Gallery


    Buy our limited-edition vinyl album, Madness & Melancholy, here: Shop - Bethlem Gallery


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    45 mins
  • Ep:3 Professor Sally Marlow
    May 24 2024

    Professor Sally Marlow of King's College London talks to Mark McGowan about the scientific research into music and mental health. Recorded in Borough Market.


    Learn more about the Bethlem Live Lounge exhibition: Exhibition: Bethlem Live Lounge - Bethlem Gallery


    Buy our limited-edition vinyl album, Madness & Melancholy, here: Shop - Bethlem Gallery


    Come and listen to Sally and Mark talk in person on 26 June 2024 at The Exchange, part of King's College London: Symposium: Music and Mental Health – What do we know? - Bethlem Gallery


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    25 mins
  • Ep:2 Barrington G and Halimah Zakiuddin
    May 17 2024

    Mark McGowan talks to Bethlem artists Halimah Zakiuddin and Barrington G about their art practice, and Barrington’s song-writing.


    Learn more about the Bethlem Live Lounge exhibition: Exhibition: Bethlem Live Lounge - Bethlem Gallery


    Buy our limited-edition vinyl album, Madness & Melancholy, here: Shop - Bethlem Gallery


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    38 mins
  • Ep:1 Sophie Leighton
    May 10 2024

    Recorded in The Artist Taxi Driver’s taxi, Mark McGowan talks to Bethlem Gallery Director Sophie Leighton about the unique history of Bethlem Gallery, his own journey from addict to artist, and the new exhibition Bethlem Live Lounge.


    Learn more about the Bethlem Live Lounge exhibition: Exhibition: Bethlem Live Lounge - Bethlem Gallery


    Buy our limited-edition vinyl album, Madness & Melancholy, here: Shop - Bethlem Gallery


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    31 mins
  • The Bethlem Live Lounge Podcast by Bethlem Gallery - Trailer
    May 1 2024

    Coming soon… the Bethlem Live Lounge podcast by Bethlem Gallery. A series of 6 episodes exploring the world of music and mental health, hosted by Mark McGowan AKA The Artist Taxi Driver. Mark will be talking to special guests including Professor Sally Marlow of Kings College London, dancer and choreographer Jules Cunningham, and artists from the Bethlem Community.


    Learn more about the Bethlem Live Lounge exhibition: Exhibition: Bethlem Live Lounge - Bethlem Gallery


    Buy our limited-edition vinyl album, Madness & Melancholy, here: Shop - Bethlem Gallery


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    2 mins