Sotheby's Talks | How Do Objects Achieve Iconic Status, with Grayson Perry and Xa Sturgis

索斯比对话 | 如何让物品获得标志性地位,由格雷森·佩里和夏·斯特格里斯主讲

Intelligence Squared

2026-03-11

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On today’s episode, an episode from our friends at Sotheby's exploring the question: How do objects achieve iconic status? Taking inspiration from the book Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, published by Phaidon, the discussion explores how a work of art can transform beyond its material form to become a universal cultural image – instantly recognisable, endlessly reproduced, and symbolically charged. Joining the discussion are artist Sir Grayson Perry; Xa Sturgis, Director of the Ashmolean Museum; and Helena Newman, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe and Chairman of Impressionist & Modern Art Worldwide. This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s London in February 2026.  And, to step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit Sothebys.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Hello and welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet.

  • I'm head of programming, Connor Boyle.

  • Coming up on the podcast,

  • we've got something from our friends at Sotheby's that we think you'll enjoy.

  • It's an episode of Sotheby's Talks,

  • the podcast series that takes listeners inside the world of Sotheby's.

  • In this episode,

  • a special edition of Sotheby's Friday Lates hosted to celebrate the launch of ICON's 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby's History,

  • published with Vidant Press.

  • To listen to more episodes of Sotheby's Talks, featuring the likes of Marina Abramovic,

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  • I would love to hear how you each understand and define the term icon.

  • I think we all know it's somewhat fraught from overuse and it would be interesting to hear why in fact you think it is so popular.

  • So Helmer, what are your thoughts?

  • I think that it starts with the image,

  • something instantly recognisable that you have a deep connection with.

  • There's an element of veneration.

  • We come to the religious association.

  • And I think there's also something to do with the story,