Sculpture Vulture

Author: Antique Bronze

Interviews and Inspiration From The World of Sculpture. Join, Lucy Branch, sculptural conservator and author, as she talks to sculptors whose work can be found in public spaces. They discuss their creative journeys, their artistic practice and their shared love for all things bronze. Find the show notes at www.sculpturevulture.co.uk and download your free novel.
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Thinking Monumentally with Steven C. Barber
Episode 55
Monday, 7 April, 2025

In this episode, host ⁠Lucy Branch⁠, introduces ⁠Steven C. Barber⁠, an American filmmaker and producer turned fundraiser for monuments in the US. Barber has raised millions of dollars particularly championing the creation of monuments to astronauts. He shares anecdotes about his journey from documentary filmmaking to monument creator, his unique perspective on memorializing achievements, and his strategies for securing substantial donations from high-profile figures and organizations. Barber's stories emphasize the importance of vision, persistence, and the ability to connect disparate worlds in order to achieve monumental goals.Key Discussion Points00:50 Vandalism and Restoration StoriesLinks Mentioned in this section ⁠Robin Hood and Maid Marrion ⁠⁠Radio Stoke and Leek War Memorial ⁠05:50 Steve Barber's Journey into Filmmaking10:17 Challenges and Successes in Monument Creation21:28 Emotional Studio Visit21:56 Meeting the Sculptors22:25 Building Apollo 11 Monument24:15 Fundraising for Monuments26:18 Challenges in Monument Creation28:12 The Art of Cold Calling 33:38 The President's Monument35:25 Reflections on Fundraising42:02 Lucy's Roundup and Future Plans⁠Connect with Steve C. Barber⁠Lundeen Sculptors⁠⁠Please support the show by joining me on Substack - it's free! ⁠or you can buy one of my non-fiction books if you'd like help or advice with caring for bronze⁠⁠Bronze Behaving Badly: Principles of Bronze Conservation⁠⁠or⁠⁠Wax On Wax Off: How To Care For Bronze Sculpture⁠⁠ This podcast is created by ⁠⁠Antique Bronze⁠⁠