Richard Sennett
Monday 4 February 2008 22:15-23:00 (Radio 3)
Isabel Hilton talks to leading sociologist Richard Sennett about the relationship between the work of the hand and the work of the brain, a combination that, he argues in his new book The Craftsman, is crucial to creating more balanced, fulfilling lives in the modern consumer society. And as part of Radio 3's South America Week, Isabel investigates some of the continent's most pressing cultural questions.
Peter Doig
Tate Britain Exhibition
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Peter Doig, 1991/2 -Concrete Cabin
Courtesy of Victoria Miro Gallery, London © The Artist.
Peter Doig, 1999- Friday 13th
Courtesy of Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin © The Artist
Playlist
Richard Sennet
Isabel Hilton talks to the sociologist, musician and writer Richard Sennett about the art of doing a good job!
In his new book The Craftsman, he explores the idea of craftsmanship, from the basics of technique and personal expression to how craftsmanship might be at the very heart of social good in modern society.
The Craftsman is published by Penguin.
South American Week: Race in Brazil
We'll also be taking up Radio 3's South American season with the first of two discussions this week on contemporary South American issues.
In the first discussion we'll be talking about Race in Brazil and asking how a nation, which was amongst the first to introduce anti-discrimination legislation and has always prided itself on being one of the most successful mixed race societies in the world, is now having facing a crisis of identity and colour.
South American Week continues on BBC Radio 3 until Friday.
On tomorrow's Night Waves Matthew Sweet discusses the state of the visual arts in South America.
Juno
Isabel will also be talking about Juno, one of the independent film hits of the year about an accidental high school pregnancy and a subsequent search for suitable guardians.
Juno is released on Friday certificate 12A.
Peter Doig
Plus a look at the new show from artist Peter Doig at Tate Britain.
An Exhibition of Peter Doig's work is at Tate Britain until April 27th 2008.
