Shortlisted for the Independent Podcast Awards 2023. This episode considers the benefits of arts education for schoolchildren through the work of the American artist Ruth Asawa and the film-maker Steve McQueen.The Gallery Companion is hosted by writer and historian Dr Victoria Powell. It's a thought-provoking dive into the interesting questions and messy stuff about our lives that art explores and represents.To see the images and watch the videos discussed in the podcast visit www.thegallerycompanion.com. This is where you can subscribe to The Gallery Companion email list, which goes out every fortnight to accompany each new podcast episode, and is packed full of links to more info. That's where you can share your thoughts and join the conversation too. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegallerycompanion.com