Barry Phipps, an affiliated lecturer in the Department, recently appeared on the BBC’s Fake or Fortune?, offering his expert opinion on a painting potentially attributed to Winston Churchill.
Barry’s research explores the relationship between art and diplomacy, particularly in relation to political figures such as Churchill. He examines how artistic production intersects with public life and can operate within diplomatic frameworks.
On the programme, Barry contributed to the complex process of art authentication, which involves stylistic analysis, scientific testing, and archival research.
Barry’s contribution to the programme exemplifies the academic rigour and subject expertise that characterise our teaching and research community.
To watch the episode on BBC iPlayer, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002g7ll/fake-or-fortune-series-13-1-the-mystery-of-churchills-garden