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Mike Nelson on his exhibition, Extinction Beckons
The artist Mike Nelson, a white man with a grey beard, is interviewed whilst standing in the Hayward Gallery, behind him sculptural works from his exhibition Extinction Beckons are visible
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Mike Nelson on his exhibition, Extinction Beckons

Artist Mike Nelson introduces his 2023 Hayward Gallery exhibition Extinction Beckons and its themes in this exclusive video interview.

My Mixtape: The Anchoress' inspirations behind The Art of Losing
A woman wearing an elaborate flowered headdress.. The words 'My Mixtape' appear over the top in white text
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My Mixtape: The Anchoress' inspirations behind The Art of Losing

Multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress gives a special insight into her 2021 album The Art of Losing, with a playlist of some of its inspirations.

My Mixtape: Queer House Party's 12 favourite floor-fillers
Members of the collective Queer House Party dressed in clubbing attire pose in a line. The words 'My Mixtape' appear over the top in white text
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My Mixtape: Queer House Party's 12 favourite floor-fillers

Queer House Party DJs Harry Gay and Wacha share a special Spotify mixtape of go-to dancefloor fillers.

Granta Best of Young British Novelists 2013: what happened next?
Zadie Smith, photographed by Dominique Nabokov
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Granta Best of Young British Novelists 2013: what happened next?

Ever wonder what happened to the 20 writers on Granta’s list of Best of Young British Novelists, 2013? Wonder no more.

Mike Nelson in conversation about Extinction Beckons
Mike Nelson seated behind a microphone; he has a grey beard and wears glasses and a dark denim shirt
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Mike Nelson in conversation about Extinction Beckons

In an extract from the Mike Nelson: Extinction Beckons catalogue the artist discusses his exhibition with Hayward Gallery’s Katie Guggenheim.

My Mixtape: Akeil Onwukwe-Adamson's six tracks that matter
People dance at a Queer Bruk club night, a person holding a drink with a huge smile is prominent in the scene. The words 'My Mixtape' appear over the top in white text
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My Mixtape: Akeil Onwukwe-Adamson's six tracks that matter

Akeil Onwukwe-Adamson of Queer Bruk shared this mixtape of favourite tracks ahead of their 2023 Concrete Lates event at the Southbank Centre.

Conor Mitchell on Abomination: A DUP Opera
Conor Mitchell conducting the Belfast Ensemble
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Conor Mitchell on Abomination: A DUP Opera

The composer and theatre-maker, introduces his work Abomination: A DUP Opera in this 2023 interview.

Jeremy Deller on the genius of artist Mike Nelson
The artist Jeremy Deller wearing an open blue shirt over a white t-shirt stands inside the Hayward Gallery in front of a work by Mike Nelson, part of the Mike Nelson: Extinction Beckons exhibition at Hayward Gallery
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Jeremy Deller on the genius of artist Mike Nelson

Jeremy Deller, conceptual, video and installation artist, introduces the 2023 Hayward Gallery exhibition, Mike Nelson: Extinction Beckons.

Get to know Andi Oliver: the many sides to the Great British Menu host
Andi Oliver leans against a pink food shack wearing a blue v-necked dress. She wears her glasses on her head and smiles to camera.
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Get to know Andi Oliver: the many sides to the Great British Menu host

Andi Oliver, host of Great British Menu, showcased her new cookery book with us in April 2023; ahead of which we looked back at her career to date.

Max Porter: 'I feel wildly lucky to do this for a living’
Max porter wears a blue workman's jacket buttoned up to the collar and looks straight at camera. In the background are polaroid images and sketchings.
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Max Porter: 'I feel wildly lucky to do this for a living’

Author Max Porter talks about his novel Shy in this 2023 interview ahead of a special reading/performance of the work here at the Southbank Centre.

Playlist: Christine and the Queens Meltdown
Musician, Christine and the Queens pictured in black and white from the back, wearing a suit. The word ‘Playlist’ sits over the top of the image in yellow text.
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Playlist: Christine and the Queens Meltdown

Listen to the artists on Christine and the Queens’ Meltdown line-up with this special playlist featuring music from all the festival’s acts.

Aladdin Sane: First reactions, favourite tracks, and the influence of David Bowie
David Bowie in his Aladdin Sane look
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Aladdin Sane: First reactions, favourite tracks, and the influence of David Bowie

Find out what David Bowie and his Aladdin Sane album means to artists including Lynks, Tawiah, Roxanne Tataei.