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The Reading Paintings Podcast
Welcome to the Reading Paintings podcast created and presented by David Johnson and Harry Baxter. In each episode we visit a specific museum, gallery or cultural institution and explore works of art through live audio description and discussion.
The conversations that we record are unscripted, informal and spontaneous. They consist of two artists intuitive verbal responses to a work of art. David is a blind artist, Harry is a sighted artist and audio describer. Through this interplay between conversation and description, Harry’s verbalisations are led by David's blindness. This process leads to unexpected insights into works of art which are then shared with the listener. Implicit within this process is the concept of 'Disability Gain', where the creation of a disability accessible society benefits everyone.
Just search for 'Reading Paintings' on your favourite podcast provider or streaming service and give us a listen. If you like what you hear then please subscribe!
This project is a collaboration with the fantastic Ian Rattray who has audio produced the podcast for Clear Voice Enterprises.org
The latest episode has been uploaded below.
The Art of Blindness Podcast
Interview: Radio 4’s Today Programme
David Johnson interview for Radio 4’s Today Programme, December 2025
Interview: Henry Moore Foundation
Interview: RNIB Connect
Interview: RNIB Connect
Interview: Royal Holloway University
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This page is available in a more screen reader friendly format.The Reading Paintings Podcast
Welcome to the Reading Paintings podcast created and presented by David Johnson and Harry Baxter. In each episode we visit a specific museum, gallery or cultural institution and explore works of art through live audio description and discussion.
The conversations that we record are unscripted, informal and spontaneous. They consist of two artists intuitive verbal responses to a work of art. David is a blind artist, Harry is a sighted artist and audio describer. Through this interplay between conversation and description, Harry’s verbalisations are led by David's blindness. This process leads to unexpected insights into works of art which are then shared with the listener. Implicit within this process is the concept of 'Disability Gain', where the creation of a disability accessible society benefits everyone.
Just search for 'Reading Paintings' on your favourite podcast provider or streaming service and give us a listen. If you like what you hear then please subscribe!
This project is a collaboration with the fantastic Ian Rattray who has audio produced the podcast for Clear Voice Enterprises.org
The latest episode has been uploaded below.
The Art of Blindness Podcast
Interview: Radio 4’s Today Programme
Interview: Henry Moore Foundation
Interview: RNIB Connect
Interview: RNIB Connect
Interview: Royal Holloway University
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