{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ae4779753fe55e775c1ac6c/6ae4782dca7c04d3987e28f9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sotheby's Talks | How Do Objects Achieve Iconic Status, with Grayson Perry and Xa Sturgis","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ae4779753fe55e775c1ac6c/cf7e9f7c4ec22049dd5f6103fbc4e3fc.png?height=200","description":"<p>On today’s episode, an episode from our friends at Sotheby's exploring the question: How do objects achieve iconic status? Taking inspiration from the book <em>Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History</em>, published by Phaidon, the discussion explores how a work of art can transform beyond its material form to become a universal cultural image – instantly recognisable, endlessly reproduced, and symbolically charged.</p>\n<p>Joining the discussion are artist Sir Grayson Perry; Xa Sturgis, Director of the Ashmolean Museum; and Helena Newman, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe and Chairman of Impressionist &amp; Modern Art Worldwide.</p>\n<p>This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s London in February 2026. </p>\n<p>And, to step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit Sothebys.com. </p>\n<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Intelligence Squared"}