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How I create… with artist Luke Jerram
Artist Luke Jerram – a white man with short dark hair – stands in front of his work Museum of the Moon
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How I create… with artist Luke Jerram

The artist known for his large-scale installations talks about his creative approach, from a milkman’s work ethic to choosing which rules to follow.

Max Porter: ‘Loss of control is the most beautiful thing’
The author Max Porter, a white man in his early 40s, stands leaning against a garden fence
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Max Porter: ‘Loss of control is the most beautiful thing’

In an in-depth interview the writer discusses political convictions, power in collaboration and what lies ahead.

Steel impact: the story of the first ever steelpan performance in Britain
Lieutenant Joseph Nathaniel Griffith conducts the Trinidad All-Steel Percussion Orchestra during their first public performance at the Festival of Britain on 26th July 1951
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Steel impact: the story of the first ever steelpan performance in Britain

Read the fascinating story behind the first ever steelpan performance on these shores, 75 years ago this summer.

5 things to know about Rough Trade
A Rough Trade tote bag hangs on the end of a rack records in a Rough Trade music store
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5 things to know about Rough Trade

A look at the much-loved independent label as it celebrates its 50th year.

Who is choreographer Hofesh Shechter?
The choreographer Hofesh Shechter, pictured in 2013, sits among the empty red seats of a theatre auditorium
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Who is choreographer Hofesh Shechter?

Get an introduction to the celebrated choreographer ahead of the London premiere of his work for Shechter II, IN THE BRAIN.

Artist on artist: Neil Hannon on the ‘aesthetically brilliant’ William Morris
A man in a dark blue blazer and green sweater vest sits at a café table with a cup of coffee, looking contemplative.
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Artist on artist: Neil Hannon on the ‘aesthetically brilliant’ William Morris

The singer-songwriter and frontman of the Divine Comedy discusses his ever-growing admiration for the 19th century designer and polymath.

How I create… with painter and illustrator Malak Mattar
A woman with long wavy dark hair wears a double-breasted red blazer, standing in front of an art studio wall with sketches.
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How I create… with painter and illustrator Malak Mattar

The Palestinian painter on how art saved her, and discovering the valuable skill of collaboration.

5 things to know about Refugee Week
A man sits on a stage floor beside a kora, silhouetted against a large, glowing orange circular backdrop.
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5 things to know about Refugee Week

Find out about how Refugee Week has grown, and how it will be celebrated here at the Southbank Centre this year.

Skating history: the story of the Undercroft Skate Space
Young skateboarders in action at the undercroft skate space in 1976; in the foreground one skateboarder pulls along a nother one who is sitting on his board.
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Skating history: the story of the Undercroft Skate Space

A brief look at the history of this iconic skateboard space on the South Bank that sits within the concrete of our buildings.

Artist on artist: Raymond Antrobus on the irreplaceable Benjamin Zephaniah
Poet Raymond Antronbus sits at a table in the covered area of a garden
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Artist on artist: Raymond Antrobus on the irreplaceable Benjamin Zephaniah

The multi-award-winning poet shares his personal lifelong connection with the hugely popular figure once dubbed ‘the people’s laureate’.

5 things to know about Anish Kapoor
Artist Anish Kapoor stands in front of a red, white and black background. His hands are in the pocket of his brown coat and he looks directly at the camera
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5 things to know about Anish Kapoor

Ahead of his major exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, get a primer on one of the most influential artists of our time.

Shabaka: ‘If you don't follow the artistic path, you have nothing’
Shabaka stood in a forest with arms by side facing camera. Wearing berret & glasses
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Shabaka: ‘If you don't follow the artistic path, you have nothing’

In an in-depth interview the musician and composer discusses Tomorrow’s Warriors, taking a saxophonic sabbatical and performing jazz with a small ‘j’.