London Walks Podcasts


“A masterpiece by one of the greatest artists of all time”

Date post added: 3rd September 2021

This is the fifth and final part of Helena’s series on Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Taking of Christ. At one point Helena speaks of “the beauty and quality of this work.” That phrase is equally applicable to her work – her art criticism/appreciation/history. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating, I am, without fail, spellbound […]

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Hallelujah! Seeing Caravaggio’s masterpiece through Helena’s eyes

Date post added: 27th August 2021

“the most psychologically complex study of Judas’ character in the history of art”

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The Woman Who Made the World See the Light

Date post added: 24th August 2021

“her influence spanned continents”

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Helena gifts us another spellbinding quarter of an hour on Giotto’s masterpiece

Date post added: 20th August 2021

“he recoils in utter horror”

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Helena masters a masterpiece

Date post added: 13th August 2021

“the frescoes are like a live-action movie”

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Nobody does it better – Helena’s latest art history feast

Date post added: 6th August 2021

“the powers of darkness are at full strength”

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Van Gogh’s Last 70 Days – Absinthe, his Coffin Maker, etc.

Date post added: 29th July 2021

“this is the green fairy – it’s what happens to you if you drink too much absinthe”

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The River Seine – Taster from the Paris Walks Virtual Tour

Date post added: 22nd July 2021

“199 riverboats that have this rather bohemian, trendy existence…it used to be a really cheap living option”

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Meet Your Guide – Philip, a National Champion

Date post added: 16th July 2021

“I won the National Championship on more than one occasionl”

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The Storming of the Bastille

Date post added: 13th July 2021

“a pivotal moment…where the destiny of the country hangs in the balance”

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