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Claire Chase and Density 2036
Flute player Claire Chase
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Claire Chase and Density 2036

Take a closer look at the flautist and composer’s extraordinary Density 2036 project.

GBSR Duo on contemporary collaboration, reading reviews and SoundState
George Barton and Siwan Rhys of GBSR Duo stand outside in front of a stone wall
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GBSR Duo on contemporary collaboration, reading reviews and SoundState

George Barton and Siwan Rhys, aka GBSR Duo, discuss their partnership and their appearance with Eva-Maria Houben at 2022’s SoundState

Robert Smith's Meltdown revisited
Within the spotlight of a dark environment, a man holds a guitar and sings into a microphone
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Robert Smith's Meltdown revisited

Revisit 2018 and the 25th edition of Meltdown festival featuring Manic Street Preachers, Placebo, Nine Inch Nails, Kristin Hersh, The Cure and more.

Mechanisms of Ambiguity and Sensation: The Late Fabric Sculptures of Louise Bourgeois
A masked woman views five tall, abstract sculptures composed of stacked and sewn fabric elements resembling vertebrae or towers, on a white gallery platform.
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Mechanisms of Ambiguity and Sensation: The Late Fabric Sculptures of Louise Bourgeois

An abridged version of Hayward Gallery Director Ralph Rugoff’s essay for the exhibition catalogue of Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child.

Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books
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Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books

The author of My Hair and The Rapping Princess discusses representation in children’s books in this interview.

Penelope Trappes on music, location and collaboration
A close-up of an individual who has long, animated hair in front of a bright, clear blue sky and ocean.
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Penelope Trappes on music, location and collaboration

The vocalist, musician and soundscaper discusses her work ahead a 2022 collaborative concert with London Contemporary Orchestra.

Art by Post: Mary & Simmi’s story
Art by Post participants Mary and her daughter Simmi stand on their front step jointly holding a piece of art work produced as part of Art by Post
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Art by Post: Mary & Simmi’s story

Art By Post participant Mary shares her story of how our arts engagement programme helped her and her daughter through lockdown.

Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator
Nadia Shireen, author and illustrator
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Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator

Nadia Shireen, award-winning children’s author and illustrator of The Cow Who Fell to Earth and Good Little Wolf answers questions on her career.

Jacqueline Wilson on writing, favourite characters and Tracey Beaker’s unexpected popularity
Children's Author,  Jacqueline Wilson
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Jacqueline Wilson on writing, favourite characters and Tracey Beaker’s unexpected popularity

The hugely popular children’s author discusses writing, inspiration and the unexpected popularity of Tracey Beaker.

5 things to know about Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
Louise Bourgeois installation
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5 things to know about Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child

Get an insight into this 2022 Hayward Gallery exhibition showcasing the fabric and textile works of Louise Bourgeois.

Tamara Stefanovich: 6 things... on what it means to be a Yugoslav pianist
A woman wearing a black trench coat, leaning on a short wall with her eyes closed, and the wind blowing her hair back.
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Tamara Stefanovich: 6 things... on what it means to be a Yugoslav pianist

The pianist, born in Belgrade, then of Yugoslavia, explores how it feels to be from a country that no longer exists.

Ian McMillan on poetry, Twitter and the joy of early strolls
Poet Ian McMillan, photographed by Des Willie
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Ian McMillan on poetry, Twitter and the joy of early strolls

The poet discusses fuelling his creativity, experiencing the world on his doorstep and why everywhere should have a poet in residence.