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Our online contemporary art Talks Programme offers an exclusive opportunity to engage with prominent artists, curators, gallerists, art writers, and collectors. Hosted live, our sessions are either conversational or in the format of an Artist Talk—providing a platform for in-depth discussion and exploring the lives, work, and careers of our guests. You will gain insight and inspiration by learning about their methods and motivations.
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Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from prominent contemporary artists, curators, gallerists, and art critics.
Interactive Discussions: Participate in live Q&A sessions and connect with experts.
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Mark Wallinger – Artist Talk
Thursday 15 May 19:00 BST
Mark Wallinger discusses his practice, followed by a Q&A session.
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Emma Bennett – Artist Talk
Thursday 17 April 19:00 BST
Emma Bennett discusses her practice, followed by a Q&A session.
David Risley – Artist Talk
Thursday 20 March 19:00 GMT
David Risley discusses his practice, followed by a Q&A session.
David Risley – Part II
Thursday 27 February 19:00 GMT
We talk to David Risley about establishing himself as a painter after his stellar career as gallerist, curator and art fair founder.
David Risley
Thursday 19 December 19:00 GMT
We talk to David Risley about establishing himself as a painter after his stellar career as gallerist, curator and art fair founder.
Varuna Kollanethu
Thursday 21 November 19:00 GMT
We discuss the intersection of art, craft and design with gallerist and curator Varuna Kollanethu, including her belief that craft and design contribute to the economic and social wellbeing of communities and connect us to our cultural histories. We also explore Varuna’s early career in advertising and branding before relocation from India to the UK.
Mark Hinchliffe
Thursday 17 October 19:00 BST
We discuss collecting, curating and dealing with Mark Hinchliffe, who has collected art, furniture and object d’arts for 40-years. He has recently begun curating and dealing with A Modest Show.
Matthew Collings
Thursday 18 July 19:00 BST
We talk to renowned British art critic, writer, broadcaster, and artist Matthew Collings about his life and work. Matthew penned the iconic YBA chronicle ‘Blimey!’ in 1997 and has written and presented multiple documentaries and TV series including This is Modern Art and This is Civilisation. Matthew is also a successful artist, both in his own right and as one half of the duo Biggs & Collings.
Max Presneill
Thursday 20 June 2024 19:00 BST
We unpack the life and work of artworld phenomenon Max Presneill. He is Director and Head Curator of Torrance Art Museum; Curatorial Director of TRYST (the world’s largest international art fair for artist-run spaces); co-founder of Los Angeles gallery Durden and Ray; artist; educator; and writer.
Gemma Rolls-Bentley
Thursday 23 May 19:00 BST
We discuss curating and writing with Gemma Rolls-Bentley, author of the recently published ‘Queer Art: From Canvas to Club, and the Spaces Between’. Gemma focuses on the work of female and queer artists, providing a platform for art that explores LGBTQIA+ identity.
Lee Cavaliere
Thursday 21 March 19:00 GMT
We talk to Lee Cavaliere about his vast experience working for commercial galleries, institutions and art fairs. Lee champions innovation and inclusion, also working with charitable, community and NGO projects internationally. He is currently Artistic Director of VOLTA art fairs.
Heike Strelow
Thursday 29 February 19:00 BST
German curator and gallerist Heike Strelow discusses her life in art from before the Berlin Wall fell to the present day. During her long career Heike has been a huge supporter of emerging to mid-career artists and continues a rigorous programme at Galerie Heike Strelow in Frankfurt-am-Main, as well as travelling the globe participating in art fairs.
Hettie Judah
Thursday 25 January 19:00 BST
Hettie Judah discusses her life and career as a prolific art writer, critic and author. Hettie is the chief critic on the daily newspaper the i, and recent books include Lapidarium and How Not to Exclude Artist Mothers (and other parents).
Stephen Snoddy
Thursday 14 December 19:00 GMT
Stephen Snoddy discusses his extraordinary career as an artist and Director of multiple art institutions including The New Art Gallery, Walsall; BALTIC Gateshead; MK G; Southampton City Art Gallery; and Cornerhouse, Manchester.
Sarah Maple
Thursday 16 November 19:00 GMT
We talk to Sarah Maple about her success as an award-winning artist, and the key drivers in her practice including her mixed religious and cultural upbringing as a British-Punjabi.
Tabish Khan
Thursday 19 October 19:00 BST
Tabish Khan discusses his life and career as one of the most published art critics in London. Tabish has an insatiable appetite for exhibitions, visiting hundreds per year and reviewing for Londonist, Culture Whisper and FAD. Following Frieze week, we look forward to hearing Tabish’s thoughts on the 2023 edition.
Gavin Turk
Thursday 20 July 19:00 BST
As one of the most recognised artists in the UK, Gavin Turk elaborates on his life and career. Turk gained instant notoriety with his iconic postgraduate degree piece ‘Cave’ before becoming a celebrated artist during the YBA era. A star of the legendary exhibition Sensation at Royal Academy of Arts, Turk is represented internationally including Ben Brown Fine Arts, London; Almine Rech, Paris; Maruani Mercier, Brussels; and Larsen Warner, Stockholm.
Richard Dyer
Thursday 29 June 19:00 BST
Richard Dyer is an art critic, reviewer, poet, fiction writer, curator and a practicing artist. He is Editor in Chief of Third Text (Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Art and Culture), has contributed to numerous publications and authored many monographs and exhibition catalogues.
Kirsty Ogg
Thursday 25 May 19:00 BST
Kirsty Ogg talks curating, artist opportunities and education. Kirsty’s stellar career includes curating numerous high-profile, independent exhibitions; five years as Curator at Whitechapel Gallery; and ten years as Director of New Contemporaries. Kirsty currently teaches on the MFA Curating course at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Matthew Burrows MBE
Thursday 13 April 19:00 BST
Matthew Burrows discusses art, the environment, activism and Artist Support Pledge. Matthew is represented by Vigo Gallery and is founder of Artist Support Pledge, a global phenomenon established to support artists in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.