The Modern House Podcast
By Matt Gibberd and The Modern House
What does home reveal about who we are? Almost everything, it turns out. Join The Modern House co-founder and author Matt Gibberd as he talks to cultural and creative leaders about the most influential space in our lives: home. In each episode, we ask guests to talk about a home of their past; their current living space; and where they would like to end up – revealing what home means to some of our most inspiring public figures. Be prepared for tears, laughter and everything in between.
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Homing In is produced by Feast Collective and The Modern House, with music by Father.
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Glenn Adamson: the curator on why a New York ‘love shack’ stole his heart
Glenn's a brilliant curator and writer with a particular interest in craft. If that conjures up an image of lace doilies and crocheted waistcoats, then don't panic!Back in 2011, he put together the amazing 'Postmodernism' exhibition at … -
Mary Portas: the queen of the high street’s inspiring journey from homeless orphan to a London townhouse that’s all hers
Most of us know Mary Portas as a swashbuckling TV presenter with a flame-red bob, but her career away from the screen has been no less remarkable. She did the window displays for Topshop during its heyday and was the creative director of Harvey Ni… -
Skye Gyngell: the chef on how she eats and entertains at home
Skye Gyngell is an Australian-born chef who has spent much of her career shaping the British food scene. I first became aware of her cooking when I visited Petersham Nurseries’ cafe in Richmond, which she opened in 2004 and later earned it a Miche… -
Hans Ulrich Obrist: the celebrated curator on why home has always been a place of artistic discovery
Hans Ulrich Obrist is the artistic director of the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington, west London, and is universally acknowledged as one of the most important and prolific art curators of our time. When I spoke to him at his office, I discove… -
From Liverpool terrace to Barbican penthouse: magazine editor Tony Chambers on success from humble beginnings and why his dream home is the one he lives in
Tony’s life story is incredibly inspiring. He began his career at The Sunday Times Magazine, then became the art director of GQ and was later appointed editor-in-chief of Wallpaper*, which arguably de… -
‘I go to bed thinking about it’: why Tate Modern director Frances Morris returns to her childhood home for therapy, comfort and communions with late family
Where does our spirit go when we die? Frances Morris has this question figured out: she will return to the home in which she was born, a Georgian house abreast the Meridian Line in Greenwich. In this deeply personal conversation, Frances explains … -
‘The girl from elsewhere’: designer India Mahdavi on her struggle for acceptance, and how a rented apartment provides the stable home a nomadic childhood never could
Known as the Queen of Colour, India has designed upbeat bars and radical restaurants from Miami to Mexico City. Her Gallery restaurant at Sketch in London became one of the most inspirational spaces of our time, and single-handedly changed the pub… -
Nick Knight on being a skinhead, why he's hopeful about AI, and how well-designed spaces make life better
Nick is a legendary photographer and founder of the influential website SHOWstudio, which has pioneered the use of moving image in fashion. I've come to his London studio to find out more about his incredibly colourful life through the lens of the… -
Homing In: Ruth Rogers on finding comfort in the face of grief, creating an iconic house, and saying no to Bob Dylan
For Ruth Rogers, home is at the very heart of everything. Her legendary London restaurant, the River Cafe, is founded on community, friendship and home cooking. Her iconic house in Chelsea, which she co-created with her architect husband… -
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