Delaine Le Bas Discusses Identity and Art in ArtReview Podcast Episode
The fourth episode of the ArtReview Podcast features artist Delaine Le Bas in conversation with senior digital editor Chiara Wilkinson. Le Bas discusses her exhibition 'Delaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-Ground' at The Whitworth in Manchester, which runs through May 31, 2026. The artist explores themes of identity, belonging, and resistance through her multidisciplinary practice, referencing works including her large-scale mural 'Un-Fair-Ground' (2024) created at Glastonbury Festival, the installation 'Witch House' (2026), and influences such as Sergei Parajanov's film 'The Color of Pomegranates' (1969). Le Bas, who has British Gypsy, Romani, Roma and traveller heritage, participated in the first Roma Pavilion at the 52nd Venice Biennale. The podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube, with new episodes released every two weeks.
Key facts
- Delaine Le Bas is featured in episode 4 of the ArtReview Podcast
- Her exhibition 'Delaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-Ground' is on view at The Whitworth in Manchester until May 31, 2026
- Le Bas creates across installation, textiles, performance, and painting
- She participated in the first Roma Pavilion at the 52nd Venice Biennale
- The podcast episode references works including 'Un-Fair-Ground' (2024) and 'Witch House' (2026)
Entities
Artists
- Delaine Le Bas
- Sergei Parajanov
- Poly Styrene
- X Ray Spex
- Percy Bysshe Shelley
Institutions
- The Whitworth
- ArtReview
- Venice Biennale
- Glastonbury Festival
Locations
- Manchester
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Armenia