We visit a studio in the German countryside to learn about the craft that goes into the art of foley (making sound effects for film). We also meet photographer Sunil Gupta ahead of his new show at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge.

We visit a studio in the German countryside to learn about the craft that goes into the art of foley (making sound effects for film). We also meet photographer Sunil Gupta ahead of his new show at Kettle&rsquo;s Yard in Cambridge.

Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.

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The Foley Farm and Sunil Gupta

Ahead of releasing their new album, ‘No Bad Memories’, Robbie Chater and Toni di Blasi of The Avalanches join Robert Bound to talk about the sounds of obsolete technology that have influenced the record, and to look back over their career since their seminal 2000 album, ‘Since I Left You’.

Ahead of releasing their new album, &lsquo;No Bad Memories&rsquo;, Robbie Chater and Toni di Blasi of The Avalanches join Robert Bound to talk about the sounds of obsolete technology that have influenced the record, and to look back over their career since their seminal 2000 album, &lsquo;Since I Left You&rsquo;.

The Avalanches’ new album, ‘No Bad Memories’

As the season changes, critics Mia Levitin, Kate Hutchinson and Francesca Gavin recommend the books to read, albums to listen to and exhibitions to visit.  

As the season changes, critics Mia Levitin, Kate Hutchinson and Francesca Gavin recommend the books to read, albums to listen to and exhibitions to visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A vibrant community is one that is engaged, connected and in conversation, and providing places for that to happen is essential. So we head to Chapters, a Berlin bookshop with a mission; Bold Tendencies, a South London arts organisation breaking down the barriers between artist and audience; and Cinema Akil in Dubai, which has become a place of refuge during a turbulent year.

A vibrant community is one that is engaged, connected and in conversation, and providing places for that to happen is essential. So we head to Chapters, a Berlin bookshop with a mission; Bold Tendencies, a South London arts organisation breaking down the barriers between artist and audience; and Cinema Akil in Dubai, which has become a place of refuge during a turbulent year.

The Foley Farm and Sunil Gupta

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