Constantin Cosmin and Anthony Fawcett
The past couple of years have been transformative in my artistic journey, and this year marks a true highlight. I've had the immense honor of being interviewed by the legendary art critic and historian Anthony Fawcett, the man behind the first exhibition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono and interviewer to icons like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol and now, Constantin Cosmin.
From his early career as an art critic at Vogue at just eighteen, bringing Man Ray to London, to his work with greats like Lennon, Warhol, and Charles Saatchi, Anthony's impact on the art world is profound. The creator of Beck's Art Sponsorship Programme and the UK's largest artist prize, Beck's Futures, he also founded Anthony Fawcett Consultants and advised on art collections for stars like Dave Stewart.
Active in supporting emerging artists and serving as a trustee and board member to various art institutions, Anthony's work in the arts continues to be pioneering. Now, he's working on the “Anthony Fawcett Archive” with Tate Gallery.
To say that this interview was a turning point would be an understatement. Anthony's insights into art and his encouragement have left me inspired and more passionate about my art than ever before.
Constantin Cosmin and Jean Wainwright
I’ve had the immense honor of being interviewed by the iconic Jean Wainwright, a moment that stands out as a highlight in my career. Our conversation was fueled by passion, exploring deep into the domains of art and creativity. Jean’s profound impact on the art world is undeniable, with her extensive documentation for museums globally and her pivotal contributions to BBC documentaries on Andy Warhol. To describe my experience of being interviewed by her as merely an honor would be an understatement. This opportunity not only signifies a remarkable achievement but also deeply humbles me, acknowledging the magnitude of Jean’s influence and the privilege of sharing my artistic journey with her.
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Jean Wainwright is an art historian, critic and curator living in London. She is Professor of Contemporary Art and Photography at the University for the Creative Arts. Her areas of expertise are in contemporary art and photography, with particular reference to Andy Warhol and the artists interview. Her Audio Art Archive (begun in 1996) is continuing to date. She has interviewed over a 2,000 international artists, makers, photographers, filmmakers and curators, 177 of her published interviews conducted for Audio Arts went online at the Tate in 2014. She has published numerous essays and chapters in books as well as publishing monographs. Her writing is linked to primary source interviews. She has appeared on a number of TV programmes including the BBC 1 and 2 , Channel 4 and on radio. She was the consultant and archivist on the recent BBC 2 series Andy Warhol’s America (2022) She has extensive knowledge of the contemporary art world and has created and curated major international exhibitions.
The full interview can be found HERE
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