Maria Balshaw
Director-level museum leader and former Director of Tate who oversaw major exhibitions and cultural stewardship; in this episode she discusses her home, gardening, family, and stepping down from Tate after nine years.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 17min
Maria Balshaw on Creative Rebellion, Life After the Tate & The House as a Container
Maria Balshaw, former Director of Tate and seasoned museum leader, reflects on home, gardening and family life. She talks about transforming a layered Kent house, year-round vegetable growing, daily sea swims and caring for her mother at home. She also discusses stepping down from a high-profile role to reclaim time and how the house holds love, loss and creativity.
