Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode British Museum director Hartwig Fischer talks with the Simon Sainsbury Keeper of Prints and Drawings, Hugo Chapman about what in the collection of the British Museum speaks to him of crisis. Drawing directly from the current situation Hugo and Hartwig discuss the impact of ill health on artistic expression.
Please be advised this film contains a drawing of genitalia and surgical scarring. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Images:
Nuremberg Danse Macabre print. Image: Guy Marchant / Public domain
Grünewald Crucified Christ. Image: Mathias Grünewald / CC BY-SA
Syphilis pamphlet. Wellcome CC BY
Michael Landy drawing. Image:with permission of the artist.
Creative commons license:
(creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
#selfieculture #crisis #HearttoHartwig
In this episode British Museum director Hartwig Fischer talks with the Simon Sainsbury Keeper of Prints and Drawings, Hugo Chapman about what in the collection of the British Museum speaks to him of crisis. Drawing directly from the current situation Hugo and Hartwig discuss the impact of ill health on artistic expression.
Please be advised this film contains a drawing of genitalia and surgical scarring. Viewer discretion is advised.
During this challenging time, we’re bringing inspiring stories of humanity’s shared histories and cultural achievements to millions of people online. Your support ensures that we can continue to make the collection and videos like this one available to as many people as possible. If you can, please donate today: ow.ly/1e1Y30qHebG or you can text DONATEBM to 70085. Texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message.
Or text DONATEBM to 70085 Texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message
Images:
Nuremberg Danse Macabre print. Image: Guy Marchant / Public domain
Grünewald Crucified Christ. Image: Mathias Grünewald / CC BY-SA
Syphilis pamphlet. Wellcome CC BY
Michael Landy drawing. Image:with permission of the artist.
Creative commons license:
(creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
#selfieculture #crisis #HearttoHartwig
