Cunard has announced its partnership with “Talk Art” podcasters Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, aimed at helping guests explore Queen Anne’s art collection.

According to a statement, the Queen Anne has the largest curated art collection at sea and is packed with contemporary pieces from more than 300 artists and designers.

This collaboration sees Tovey and Diament create a self-guided art tour to celebrate Queen Anne’s masterpieces. This podcast-style tour launched this month and forms part of the ship’s activities program, showcasing more than 40 individual pieces of art across the ship.

Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, said: “We’re passionate about making contemporary art more accessible. That’s why we’re delighted to partner with the remarkable Talk Art team to support emerging artists, reach new audiences, and continue offering our guests unique experiences.”

Tovey and Diament will introduce each piece on the tour, delving into the inspiration behind the artists’ work with exclusive interviews and their own interpretations.

Tovey added: “Talk Art is proud to be partnering with Cunard on this exclusive audio tour to celebrate their incredible commitment to contemporary art. We hope our guide will bring to life the themes and hidden stories that lie within each of the paintings, photographs, and sculptures.”

The Queen Anne is home to a contemporary collection of over 4,300 pieces of art and sculptures, involving 500 different framing methods to display the work.

The selection is all inspired by Cunard’s journey to the present day, combining up-and-coming talents from institutions such as the Royal College of Art with established artists.

Diament said: “We are particularly excited to see Cunard’s support of emerging artists from leading international art schools, including Parsons The New School, Royal College of Art, and Central Saint Martins, and will be highlighting numerous works in the audio tour.”

One such example is an exclusively commissioned photographic piece by London-based conceptual still-life photographer Aaron Tilley.

The artwork features vintage Cunard artifacts, from crystal sculptures to jewelry and a 1936 cardboard model of the Queen Mary. This Tales of Cunard piece will be displayed in the Princess Grill suites.