In this episode host Pearl Lam sits down with acclaimed British artist Maggi Hambling for a revealing discussion about Maggi’s life and career ahead of the launch of Maggi Hambling: The Night, a solo exhibition by Maggi Hambling at Pearl Lam Galleries, Printing House, 6 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, from 26 March to 16 May 2024. The exhibition also coincides with Art Basel Hong Kong 2024, where Pearl Lam Galleries will also be exhibiting Maggi’s work.

Maggi Hambling occupies a unique position as an artist who has consistently embraced a spirit of rebelliousness throughout her career, making her one of the most celebrated female artists in the British art scene. Joining Pearl Lam and Maggi Hambling is Louisa Buck, a British art critic and art journalist who has made significant contributions as an author and co-author of books focusing on the intricate workings of the contemporary art market.

Together they delve into topics including Maggi and Louisa’s joint stint on 1980s gameshow Gallery, and Maggi’s exploration of the seduction and intimacy. Maggi shares insightful new stories and anecdotes from throughout her life and career from childhood to the present day; describes how the night time has been an enduring subject, having first painted the night sky from her bedroom window at age fourteen.

Rooted in her own lived experiences, Hambling’s work remains a reflection of and draws inspiration from people, places, and her identity as a pioneering artist with a queer perspective. Viewing painting as an intimate and physical experience, Hambling believes that regardless of the time dedicated to a painting, it must culminate in a single moment—akin to the profound physicality of love.

Learn more about ‘Maggi Hambling: The Night’ at: https://www.pearllam.com/exhibition/the-night-a-solo-exhibition-by-maggi-hambling/