Culturally Speaking

Is good taste something we develop, or is it a form of social power?

In the latest episode of Culturally Speaking, Richard Williamson sits down with Rickie Ho, creator of Maison Rickie, to explore the relationship between taste, culture and social class.

They discuss whether good taste can be learned, how privilege shapes our cultural preferences, the ideas of sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, and why human taste may become more valuable in the age of AI.

It's a thought-provoking conversation about who gets to define good taste, and whether anyone can develop it.

Do you think good taste is something anyone can learn, or does your background play a bigger role than we'd like to admit?

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

Culturally Speaking

Is the art world an exclusive club, or a game anyone can learn to play?
We're launching Culturally Speaking, a new series of conversations hosted by Richard Williamson.
In our first episode, Richard sits down with Jeff Magid, whose extraordinary journey took him from professional poker to collecting contemporary art.
They discuss art-world elitism, the role of money, why auctions might be fairer than galleries, Banksy's influence, and why trusting your own taste matters.
It's a fascinating conversation about an art world that Jeff believes needs to change.
🎬 Watch the full 30-minute interview below.
Do you think the art world makes it unnecessarily difficult for newcomers?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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Watch this short and let us know which artwork for this wall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPH_A...

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Part one of my series on the history of album art is live. If you haven't watched it yet, this is probably the most ambitious thing I've made for this channel. A four-part cultural history of how music became visible. Starts in 1906 and ends somewhere you won't expect. Let me know what you think and what your favourite album covers are.

4 months ago | [YT] | 0

Culturally Speaking

There’s a hidden structure behind great portraits.

Most people never see it.

I call them the 3 S’s.

The full breakdown is now live, but I’m curious:

What makes a portrait feel timeless to you?

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Is it art if the artist never touches the canvas?

8 months ago | [YT] | 4

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Who does your award go to?

8 months ago | [YT] | 2

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What’s something you didn’t like once
that you might be willing try again?

8 months ago | [YT] | 3

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What can McConaughey and hot wings tell us about taste?

8 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Is taste random? Why do we like what we like?

8 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 3