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David Batchelor on art and the urban environment
Artist David Batchelor stands on the roof of the Hayward Gallery between the pyramid windows, illuminated by his installation piece Sixty Minute Spectrum
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David Batchelor on art and the urban environment

Read an interview with artist and sculptor David Batchelor on his current Hayward Gallery and Southbank Centre roof commission.

Meet the musician: Isata Kanneh-Mason
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason sitting next to a grand piano.
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Meet the musician: Isata Kanneh-Mason

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason gives a short interview on her musical interests and what she’d change about classical concerts.

FAUZIA: creating Somali-influenced electronic music free of constraints
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FAUZIA: creating Somali-influenced electronic music free of constraints

Musical artist FAUZIA breaks down her musical installation which appeared as part of our Purcell Sessions series in 2021.

Tim Noble and Sue Webster’s Forever: the story behind the artwork
Image of light work
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Tim Noble and Sue Webster’s Forever: the story behind the artwork

Artist Tim Noble explains how the signage piece, Forever (2015), by Noble and Sue Webster, went from a bus-stop to our Winter Light exhibition.

Art by Post: Thessa’s story
Art by Post participant Thessa stands outside in a garden with her hands in the pockets of a bright red jacket
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Art by Post: Thessa’s story

Art By Post participant Thessa shares her story of how our programme helped her and her fellow carers during lockdown.

Art by Post: Carol’s story
Carol stands outside in a garden holding a loft a piece of artwork depicting an owl sitting on a branch
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Art by Post: Carol’s story

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

Stephen Hough: 6 things… I love about Chopin
Stephen Hough, piano
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Stephen Hough: 6 things… I love about Chopin

The classical pianist shares the reasons he is a major admirer of Polish composer, Frédéric Chopin.

Art by Post: Ross’ story
Ross stands outside in his gaden
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Art by Post: Ross’ story

Art By Post participant Ross shares his story of how our arts engagement programme helped him to discover new art forms.

Ece Temelkuran on togetherness and friendship
Ece Temelkuran sits on a chair with her chin resting on her hand
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Ece Temelkuran on togetherness and friendship

Ece Temelkuran, author of Together: 10 Choices for a Better Now discusses friendship and togetherness in this 2021 interview.

Roisin Kiberd on The Disconnect and online friendship
Roisin Kiberd, writer
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Roisin Kiberd on The Disconnect and online friendship

Author Roisin Kiberd discusses The Disconnect and her personal journey through the internet in this 2021 interview

Patricia Kopatchinskaja: 6 things… one should consider in making music
Patricia Kopatchinskaja with a violin on her back in a forest
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Patricia Kopatchinskaja: 6 things… one should consider in making music

The award-winning violinist shares some of her classical music wisdom.

Tim Burgess on listening parties and loving albums
Tim Burgess, musician
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Tim Burgess on listening parties and loving albums

Tim Burgess discusses his famous Twitter Listening Parties, listening to albums and more in this 2021 interview.