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Poet Arji Manuelpillai on inspiration, influences and Improvised Explosive Device
The poet Arji Manuelpillai standing in a musical studio, he wears a brightly coloured flowery shirt and is raising his hands in the air
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Poet Arji Manuelpillai on inspiration, influences and Improvised Explosive Device

Poet Arji Manuelpillai talks about his debut collection Mutton Rolls in this 2022 interview ahead of an appearance at our London Literature Festival.

Who is composer Iannis Xenakis?
A black and white image of the composer Iannis Xenakis reclining in an armchair in a sparse but untidy study
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Who is composer Iannis Xenakis?

Iannis Xenakis led a remarkable life that saw him become a mathematician, architect and composer. Find out more of his story.

Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and The Light and completing a trilogy
Author Hilary Mantel reclines on a chaise longue, behind her are shelves filled with books
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Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and The Light and completing a trilogy

The Booker-winning author of Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies discusses her trilogy’s third novel, The Mirror and The Light in this 2020 interview.

Monira Al Qadiri on the local environment, fossil fuels and public art
Monira Al Qadiri, visual artist, sat on a chair wearing a black and white dress
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Monira Al Qadiri on the local environment, fossil fuels and public art

The Kuwaiti visual artist, talks about her background, her environment, fossil fuels and public art in this 2022 interview.

5 things to know about Strange Clay
Children looking at ceramic artworks surrounded by moss. Installation view of Klara Kristalova, Strange Clay_ Ceramics in Contemporary Art at the Hayward Gallery
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5 things to know about Strange Clay

Strange Clay was a Hayward Gallery exhibition that ran from 26 October 2022 to 8 January 2023; here are five things you need to know about it.

Charles Hayward on collaboration and letting the past take care of itself
Blurry photo of musician Charles Hayward looking to the left
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Charles Hayward on collaboration and letting the past take care of itself

Charles Hayward, drummer, singer and composer, talks about collaboration in this 2022 interview.

In the Black Fantastic: Hew Locke x Nick Cave
Black and white headshots of artists Nick Cave and Hew Locke are pictured side by side on a yellow background; a graphic depicting a soundwave overlays them both
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In the Black Fantastic: Hew Locke x Nick Cave

Artists Nick Cave and Hew Locke come together in this special podcast drawing on the themes of the 2022 Hayward Gallery exhibition, In the Black Fantastic.

Rylan: 8 of his most memorable moments
Portrait of Rylan in a black suit and white shirt
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Rylan: 8 of his most memorable moments

A look at television presenter and reality TV star Rylan’s best and most enduring moments.

In the Black Fantastic: Cauleen Smith x Ayanna Witter-Johnson
A graphic featuring a black and white image of artist Cauleen Smith who is resting on a glitter ball, and musician Ayanna Witter-Johnson. Both are depicted in black and white, and on a yellow background. A graphic representation of a soundwave overlays them in white
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In the Black Fantastic: Cauleen Smith x Ayanna Witter-Johnson

Artist Cauleen Smith and musician Ayanna Witter-Johnson discuss the themes of Hayward Gallery’s In the Black Fantastic in this special podcast.

In the Black Fantastic: outdoor art with Ekow Eshun and Cedar Lewisohn
Curator Ekow Eshun stands outdoors at the Southbank Centre, behind him on the exterior wall of the Royal Festival Hall is Alisha B Wormsley's artwork 'There Are Black People in the Future'
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In the Black Fantastic: outdoor art with Ekow Eshun and Cedar Lewisohn

Ekow Eshun and Cedar Lewisohn lead a short video tour of the free outdoor works of In the Black Fantastic, displayed across our buildings in 2022.

A.A. Williams on lockdown, live performance and As The Moon Rests
A.A. Williams in black a white side profile photo
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A.A. Williams on lockdown, live performance and As The Moon Rests

Read a 2022 interview with musician A.A. Williams, in which she discusses her then new album As The Moon Rests.

In the Black Fantastic: Rashaad Newsome
Artist Rashaad Newsome seated inside Hayward Gallery, in the back ground are some of his works within In the Black Fantastic including threee wall-mounted collage pieces and a sculpture
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In the Black Fantastic: Rashaad Newsome

Artist Rashaad Newsome discusses his approach to his work, including that which featured in Hayward Gallery’s 2022 exhibition In the Black Fantastic.