Best Grove At The Rock Podcasts (2025)

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Frette’s new collection with Tara Bernerd, a slow supper club in Helsinki and Ruby Tandoh 46:39

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2d ago46:39

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We meet interior designer Tara Bernerd and Frette CEO Filippo Arnaboldi to talk about their new collection, visit a slow supper club for female chefs in Helsinki and meet food writer Ruby Tandoh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Wails Across the World/The Toy Box 1:12:30

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Tonight’s episode is called “Wails Across the World.” We’re chasing a sound older than memory: a cry that blurs grief and warning, love and fear. You might think of Ireland’s banshee—our home-grown diva of doom—but tonight we’re going global. Because Ireland doesn’t have a monopoly on these sorrowful specters. Turns out, the whole world’s been hear…

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The Rocking Chair 23:49

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The Banshee: Ireland’s Harbinger of Death Pull up a stool, pour yourself something strong, and join Colleen for a deep dive into one of Ireland’s most chilling legends: the banshee. She’s not your average ghost — she’s a centuries-old omen of death, wailing her way through castles, riverbanks, and family histories. We’ll unravel her origins, explor…

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Booze & Ghouls 27:59

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Join husband and wife team, Stan and Colleen, as they dive into all things spooky and paranormal. In this episode - Colleen tells the story of Duckett's Grove in County Carlow Ireland. Where ruins from a dramatic and elegant home, now serves the county some spooky tales in the gardens. Feel free to visit, if you dare. Stan shares one of his very fi…

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Live in Barcelona: Rowse cosmetics, fashion with Adriana Domínguez and uniforms with Bastida for Work 39:51

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Konfekt’s editor, Sophie Grove, is live in Barcelona to speak with Adriana Domínguez, chairwoman of fashion label Adolfo Domínguez, to meet Nuria Val of cosmetics brand Rowse and to chat with the duo behind Bastida for Work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Dark Country: Cryptid Tales - LISTEN NOW 0:56

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Each episode of Dark Country: Cryptid Tales brings you multiple eerie encounters pulled from America’s backwoods and beyond — a campfire anthology of folklore, fear, and the unexplained. From vanishings in the pines to shadows on lonely roads, every tale lingers long after the episode ends. A Media Squatch creation — edited by our team, enhanced wi…

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Horology and design at Richard Mille, accessories brand Neous and a visit to Whinyard Rocks 46:04

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We visit Whinyard Rocks to discover how to create vintages in the UK, talk about horology and design with Cécile Guenat from Richard Mille and hear where accessories brand Neous gets its inspiration from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Perfumer’s Garden, food as art with Sandra Knecht and recipe book ‘Mediterranea’ 48:27

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We meet Swiss artist Sandra Knecht to talk about food as art, speak with writer Anastasia Miari about her new book, ‘Mediterranea’, and journey to Versailles to explore the Perfumer’s Garden by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The sound of summer: Cecil Beaton, sonic installations and the ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition 39:36

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We delve into summer’s sensory landscape. We speak to architect Alice Loumeau about sound in design, hear how the garden inspired photographer Cecil Beaton and visit the Barbican Centre’s ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Athens special: Cycladic art, timeless footwear and redefining retail 49:23

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We embark on a summer sojourn to the Aegean to celebrate the creative energy of Athens. We discover the Museum of Cycladic Art, meet shoemaker Le Monde Béryl and talk craftsmanship with Anthologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Perfumer Maya Njie, Claridge’s archivist Kate Hudson and Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane 50:17

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We’re in Dakar with designer Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane. Then: we speak with Claridge’s archivist, Kate Hudson, about the hotel’s art-deco heritage. Plus: perfumer Maya Njie, who blends precision with deep personal narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Marble, sound and Miu Miu’s literary club 48:28

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We explore the tactile beauty of stone with Momina Watton of Atelier278, the importance of sound with Alice Vincent’s new book, Hark, and stop by the Miu Miu Literary Club in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Marimekko’s printing mill, Melissa Morris and musician Brooke Combe 47:04

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We have officially passed the vernal equinox. The sun has crossed the celestial equator, bringing near equality to day and night. This episode is dedicated to beautiful things crafted well, collectors, makers and inimitable interior style. We’ll visit the Finnish master of pattern, Marimekko, and discover the intricacies of its in-house printing mi…

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Van Cleef & Arpels’ ‘Dance Reflections’, maximalism with Bokja and tarot 55:37

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This episode is a burst of unbridled beauty to nudge us out of the winter torpor and into the spring light of March. We’ll reflect on the balance of graft and inspiration as we head to the Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Dance Reflections’ festival, discover Lebanese embroidery with the duo behind Bokja and explore the world of tarot as we embark on a journey …

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Musician Odd Beholder, art in Burgundy and Eimear McBride 49:21

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Music, books and art are what sustain us through a period of hunkering down, so it should come as no surprise that these are also the themes of this month’s episode. We head to the Swiss town of Baden to meet musician Daniela Weinmann, who goes by the moniker Odd Beholder; speak with Irish writer Eimear McBride and head to Burgundy for a site-speci…

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Music as a great convener 34:44

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In this second special episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’, brought to you in collaboration with Swiss haute horologist Audemars Piguet (AP), we discuss the driving forces that unite us and the power of serendipitous encounters. We are in our London studio to discover how the worlds of luxury watchmaking and music come together to push human talent and fos…

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Crafting community 28:06

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A special episode of Konfekt Korner, brought to you in collaboration with Swiss luxury powerhouse Audemars Piguet, on the driving forces that unite us and the power of serendipitous encounters. We convene in Zürich at the prestigious AP House to discover how the worlds of haute-horlogerie and hospitality come together to deliver an extraordinary ex…

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Jewellery with Bonhams, artist Es Devlin and ‘Dior in Scotland’ 38:32

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The first days of January are for rest and recuperation but also new ideas, resolutions and, above all, dreams. This month we’re at London auction house Bonhams for a conversation that reflects on jewellery design and human emotion with expert Kate Flitcroft. We’ll meet British artist and stage designer Es Devlin and discuss her incredible show at …

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Alpine fashion, winter sun and Turkish singer Melike Sahin 44:23

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We muse on the cultural obstacle course the festive period presents us as we seek to escape from the cold – but not without the promise of winter sun. We’ll drop into London’s Tate Modern for the Gucci-backed exhibition, ‘Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet’, then we’ll look at Alpine fashion with outdoors manufacturer Helly Han…

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An ode to jewels, goldsmithing and design 53:31

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This episode is something of an ode to jewels, goldsmithing and design – but also the human urge to collect. We’ll visit the imposing and eccentric Geneva home that inspires Maison Belmont; chat to the founder of jewellery brand Annoushka about the symbolism and personal history that infuses her work; and delve into the history of Persian jewellers…

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Autumn sartorial tips, musician Ana Lua Caiano and small talk 47:51

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This episode is something of an homage to autumn style: we gather in Zürich for a discussion on the seasonal wardrobe with designer Noële Nana Schaffner from sumptuous Swiss brand Nomadissem. We reflect on the creative resilience of a nation at war as we report on Ukrainian Fashion Week, hear the esoteric sounds of Portuguese musician Ana Lua Caian…

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The future of skincare, Sauna Social Club and the colour blue 54:47

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As crisp, golden leaves begin swirling in the air, it’s time to reboot our energy. That’s why this episode has a restorative theme: we discuss the future of dermatology with pioneering doctor Emma Craythorne, join the Sauna Social Club in London as it brings music to the hot-box and talk about the legacy of nurse Florence Nightingale. Plus: the bea…

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Storytelling through scent, a gastronomic tour of Tinos and tennis 50:29

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We dive into the heady heat of summer and journey to the remote island of Tinos to find out about its cuisine. Then: we meet Jouissance founder Cherry Cheng, who has distilled sensual stories into perfume, and we cast off to the Finnish archipelago of Turku, where summers are spent eating crayfish and taking midnight dips in the cool sea. Plus: we …

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The bliss of the French Riviera, Portuguese fashion and cartography 45:08

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It’s time to set sail and make for the coast. This month we stroll in the gardens of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, meet hotelier Valéry Grégo in Nice and reflect on the emotional power of cartography. Plus, we discover a Portuguese fashion brand that captures the spirit of the country’s breezy, joyous summers. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Purveyors of colour, art deco jewellery and utopia 58:12

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This episode reflects how early summer days are full of promise. We meet Swiss born Kia Schwaninger, whose jewellery collection is inspired by the art deco architecture of Miami, sit down with Sudanese-Dutch musician Gaidaa in Amsterdam and discuss colour and the meaning of home with purveyor and creator of paint Cassandra Ellis. Plus: historian Hi…

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‘Konfekt Korner’ special: mindful manufacturing 38:46

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Today we’re live in front of an audience at London Craft Week to explore the world of mindful manufacturing. Mud Talks, set at the Vitsoe shop in London’s Marylebone, brought together Mud Australia’s Shelley Simpson, Vitsoe’s managing director, Mark Adams and David Mellor’s creative director, Corin Mellor, to discuss the intricacies of how to balan…

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Watchmaking, Turkish baths and Nordic spring 42:07

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This episode is infused with the spirit of a transformative travelogue: we begin in the incredible 500-year-old Cinili Hamam in Istanbul’s Zeyrek district, reflect on the power and beauty of expansive, flat landscapes and hear tales of innovation and craftsmanship with Van Cleef & Arpels. Plus: the misplaced optimism of a Nordic spring. See omnystu…

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Natural wine, exploring Italy and decorating eggs 51:01

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This show marks the arrival of spring with an homage to the season: we’ll find out about the art of traversing the streets of Rome with author Cynthia Zarin and pop some corks with sommelier Honey Spencer at her London restaurant Sune. Then: we sit down for an intimate chat with musician Marika Hackman and discover Julia Lasica’s lyrical homage to …

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Cabaret on rails, smoke sauna and the alchemy of scent 46:54

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This episode of Konfekt Korner explores themes of early spring and its sense of vernal opportunity. We spend four hours in a hotbox being rubbed with ashes and honey to report on Estonian sauna culture, hop on board a historic British Pullman to join the riotous Carriage Club and explore the world of perfumery at L’Oreal’s The Art & Science of Frag…

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Celebrity culture, supper clubs and Mongolian cashmere 47:21

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As we emerge from our winter torpor, it’s time to hit the road. We visit a new exhibition of work by photographer Russell Young in London, before heading to Athens to a mind-expanding supper club. We’ll meet an expert to discuss the social history of road films and hear about one writer’s journey to Mongolia, where he found himself the owner of an …

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Disco fashions, the power of eyeliner and candlelight 50:06

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We discuss the history and cultural significance of eyeliner, learn how 1970s and 1980s disco fashions still inspires us today and hit the trails with Icelandic musician JFDR. Plus: how candlelight can improve almost every situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Retail forays with MyTheresa, Mud Australia and DJ Sofia Kourtesis 53:44

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This month we want to aid and inspire your festive retail forays, whether that’s through the fine porcelains of Sydney-based brand Mud Australia or a new album by Peruvian artist, Sofia Kourtesis. We also check in with online-retail giant MyTheresa to find out what makes customers tick at this time of year and delve into the history of the most fes…

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The Woodyland Show - trailer 1:33

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It's another podcast.. listen & subscribe to The Woodyland Show for chats, interviews and some bts of the podcasts I do.. just a fun not for everyone show. follow me on X: https://twitter.com/woodygwatts subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@woodylandproductionsBy Media Squatch

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The power of jewellery, colour revolution and wearing tweed 1:00:09

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There is something about the first long, dark nights of winter that make us crave things that sparkle. It’s perhaps for that reason that we’ve gravitated towards the theme of adornment in this episode. We discuss the history of jewellery with two peerless experts, head to the Dance Reflections festival by Parisian house Van Cleef & Arpels and visit…

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Whey baths, idyllic getaways and cycling in nature 49:28

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In this episode we explore health rituals and the lost practice of bathing in whey. We also drop in at the London Design Festival to hear about artists using offcuts to create beautiful, innovative designs, journey to the foothills of the mountain of Pelion and discuss the therapeutic value of cycling in nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Graphic prints, reviving an icon and a love letter to figs 49:04

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As September arrives and the leaves begin to turn gold, we cosy up at Manzi’s, a revived icon in Soho, London. We also pay a visit to the studio of fashion label Elliss, known for its graphic prints, unique silhouettes and sustainable credentials, and meet author Kelechi Okafor to talk about her debut book ‘Edge of Here’. Plus: a love letter to fig…

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Cooking with grandmas, Georgian hospitality and icy desserts 51:11

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This month we muse on the power of our grandmothers’ cooking as we step into the kitchen of Athens-based writer Anastasia Miari. We travel to the Caucuses to find out how local traditions are helping Georgian hospitality to flourish, learn about the future of textiles and take a deep dive into the icy, innovative history of Sicily’s granita. See om…

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Cryptid Tales of Terror Book Now Available 2:22

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Purchase your copy of "Cryptid Tales of Terror" by Bigfoot Classified host Woody G. Watts.. light a fire, settle into a comfortable spot, and prepare yourself for a journey into the unknown. Because when the wilderness whispers, you never know what terrors you might hear... "Cryptid Tales of Terror" is a pulse-pounding anthology of fictional short …

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Water as therapy, coastal inspiration and Fatoumata Diawara 55:43

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This month we explore why we are instinctively drawn to water, touching upon the themes of healing, restoration and travel. We visit leading Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes’ coast-inspired new exhibition and head to Mallorca to meet the couple behind the label Accidente con Flores. Plus: we sit down with Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara…

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Bigfoot Classified - New Episodes Coming June 6th 0:55

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🚨 Exciting News! New Episodes of Bigfoot Classified Coming Soon! 🌲 🎧Hold onto your seats, Bigfoot enthusiasts and mystery lovers! Get ready for a thrilling adventure as Bigfoot Classified gears up to release 3 new episodes, diving deep into the infamous Dyatlov Pass Incident! 🏔️ The upcoming episodes promise to be an immersive experience, complete …

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The future of mountain life, ancient luxury and the joy of serendipity 54:49

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In this episode, we look at everything from ancient treasure to craftsmanship in the Alps and a new champagne brand to ponder how the present will shape our future. We begin by exploring the future of Alpine living, asking how to keep tradition alive and examining the already pressing issue of climate change in the region. Plus, we visit the Britis…

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Alpine wellness, fresh talent and attempts at Utopia 56:04

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As the months grow steadily warmer and brighter, ‘Konfekt’ is exploring the bounty of nature, artistic homes and fresh talent in the UK, as well as musing on alternative lifestyles. We head to the Alpine region of Bregenzerwald in Austria to meet skincare entrepreneur Susanne Kaufmann, visit Charleston, a modernist residence in Sussex associated wi…

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The nuance of hue, rye Basel bread and gong baths 56:11

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This episode is the kind of fresh, zesty, plucky injection of colour that’s often enough to revive you from the torpor of winter. We talk to colour consultant Anna Von Ketteler, meet colourist Cassandra Ellis and add gong baths to our wellness toolbox. Plus: we sample some tasty loaves in Zürich’s Bread.Love bakery and visit shop owner Carmen Atiya…

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A modernist potter, restorative gardening and sustainable fashion 58:45

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This is the time of the year when glimpses of spring sunshine are savoured – and this is energy that we channel on this episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’. We celebrate the iconic modernist potter Lucie Rie, learn about the history of Japanese silk weaving and hear about the restorative power of gardening. Plus: we speak to a brave and brilliant fashion d…

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Winter flowers and Finnish diplomacy 1:00:30

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This month we celebrate February’s poetic joys. We discuss the fragile elegance of winter flowers with the SSAW collective’s Olivia Wilson and Jess Geissendorfer, talk about nature as inspiration with Norwegian musician Fay Wildhagen and pull up a chair at The Audley pub to speak to Ewan Venters, CEO of Hauser & Wirth and Artfarm. Plus: the history…