About Verity
I am a 2019 History of Art graduate from the University of Oxford, artist consultant, writer, podcast host, and vlogger. My written work focuses on London's contemporary art scene.
I aim to talk about the arts in an accessible, funny, no-nonsense tone, and hope to engage new audiences to fine art, demystify the gallery, and entertain.
I'm a former stand-up ("Dizzyingly Entertaining" Cherwell), sketch ("Wild and hilarious" Oxford Opening Night), and improvised comedian. During my time at the University of Oxford, I was co-president of the Oxford Revue and performed regularly with the Oxford Imps ("Mention must go to Verity Babbs... a few of the best gags of the day" Broadway Baby).
Art Laughs
In my series 'Art Laughs' I interview the UK's rising comedic stars about an artwork of their choice.
Previous Guests include:
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Rosie Jones (Live at the Apollo, The Last Leg, 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown)
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Fatiha El Ghorri (Comedy Central UK)
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Pierre Novellie (Spitting Image, The Mash Report)
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Bella Hull (BBC’s Stand Up for Live Comedy, Russell Howard Tour Support, Yellow Comedy’s Young Comedian of the Year)
To appear on the show please contact me via email.
Writing
I write for a number of publications and my work focuses largely on contemporary painters.
To read past work go to 'Writing'.
Podcasts
I hosted the first series of the Art Plugged podcast, interviewing international contemporary artists.
I have appeared as a guest and co-host on several other podcasts including Curating Conversation, New Earth Art School, and Jo's Art History Podcast.
I also host Rise Art's 'Morning Rise' series, interviewing represented artists.
Contact
Email:
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[For Rise Art] verity@riseart.com
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[For Other Projects] verityb@gmail.com
Get in touch for a CV