Edmund De Waal - fetched home

Edmund De Waal - fetched home

Follow Edmund De Waal - fetched home
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Delicate porcelain vessels stand on a shelf, obscured by frosted glass. These vessels tell a story. A story of homecoming. For world-renowned ceramicist Edmund de Waal that story is personal. He is the son of a refugee. In 1939 his Jewish father, then just a boy, aged nine, fled Vienna with his unc…

The University of Sheffield


    • May 18, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 1 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Edmund De Waal - fetched home with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Edmund De Waal - fetched home

    On the Eve of Departure: Homelessness, Exile and Art

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2016 45:34


    In this public lecture, Edmund De Waal discusses place and displacement in poetry and the visual arts. His talk draws from his own family history and his practice as an artist and a writer. Professor Sir Keith Burnett, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, said: “Edmund is an acclaimed artist and author, but more importantly he has the greatest empathy for the people and journeys which make up our history. ‘On the Eve of Departure: Homelessness, Exile and Art’ is part of the University’s annual Festival of Arts and Humanities and the city’s wider Year of Making 2016 - a festival to demonstrate that making is in the city’s DNA, from advanced manufacturing to arts, music and theatre.

    Claim Edmund De Waal - fetched home

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel