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10 iconic exhibitions from 50 years of Hayward Gallery
Pool with Rowing Boats by Gelitin on top of the Hayward Gallery
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10 iconic exhibitions from 50 years of Hayward Gallery

Take a look back at some of the most memorable exhibitions from the Hayward Gallery’s first half century, from Bridget Riley to Antony Gormley.

Lee Bul: 'My life is very strongly connected with the modern'
Vintage-style image of a woman in an orange dog costume walking on the street as businessmen curiously watch her.
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Lee Bul: 'My life is very strongly connected with the modern'

The artist discusses the impact of her early childhood experiences on her work, her use of material and her interest in architecture and landscape.

John Grindrod: How to love the brutalist architecture of the Southbank Centre
A black and white photo of a building with layered concrete structures and sharp angles.
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John Grindrod: How to love the brutalist architecture of the Southbank Centre

The author of How To Love Brutalism discusses the brutalist architecture of our Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Gallery.

The Queen Elizabeth Hall and the evolution of electronic music
Outside shot of Queen Elizabeth Hall on a sunny day, next to the iconic bright yellow spiral stairs.
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The Queen Elizabeth Hall and the evolution of electronic music

Discover the connections between our Queen Elizabeth Hall and the evolution of electronic music in the UK.

Patrisse Cullors on Black Lives Matter, speaking out and Donald Trump
A woman wears a sleeveless collared shirt against a blurred, leafy background.
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Patrisse Cullors on Black Lives Matter, speaking out and Donald Trump

Activist and author Patrisse Cullors discusses making a stand, social media, founding Black Lives Matter and the presidency of Donald Trump.

Antonythasan Jesuthasan: from migrant to moviestar
Portrait of Antonythasan Jesusthasan
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Antonythasan Jesuthasan: from migrant to moviestar

The remarkable story of Antonythasan Jesuthasan and his journey from Tamil child soldier to acclaimed writer, to film star.

9 important London Black history landmarks
The Nelson Mandela Sculpture at the Southbank Centre
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9 important London Black history landmarks

Discover the overlooked landmarks of London’s Black History in this guide from historian Tony Warner, produced ahead of 2017’s Africa Utopia at the Southbank Centre

8 things you might not have known about Philip Pullman
An older man in a light tan jacket stands in a dark, ornate, arched stone doorway.
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8 things you might not have known about Philip Pullman

Discover more about Philip Pullman, best-selling author of His Dark Materials.

Antony Gormley on Hayward Gallery
Artist, Antony Gormley
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Antony Gormley on Hayward Gallery

The pre-eminent British sculptor, Antony Gormley, shares his thoughts on the Hayward Gallery and its 2016-17 refurbishment.