Antony Gormley (OBE) is a British sculptor, famous for his works that include the Angel of the North and Another Place on Crosby beach near Liverpool. On this episode of Leading he sits down with Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart to discuss his upbringing in faith, the role of art in society, Brexit, hopes of Keir Starmer, and much more. What was his upbringing like? When did he lose his belief in religion? How did this impact his art? What is the role of art in society? What is his thoughts on Brexit and the upcoming election? If he could take one installation with him when he dies what would it be? ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsufaClk5if2RGqABb-09Uw?sub_confirmation=1 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://lnk.to/TheRestIsPoliticsYT 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restispolitics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/p/c5985769-416e-479f-acc3-f7440f01c94f/2193835343001600 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restispolitics?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch The Rest Is Politics on all major podcast platforms. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Upbringing & artistic influence 11:11 - Relationship with religion 14:00 - The Angel of the North 17:33 - Where does your creative influence come from? 26:38 - Art in the community and politics 37:12 - Parental encouragement 38:46 - Buddhism & Group meditation 42:25 - Antony & Anthropology 46:10 - Brexit and Keir Starmer 55:16 - Our relationship with the materials of the world 59:24 - Legacy 1:02:28 - Bring Alastair’s doppelgänger 1:04:10 - Outro