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Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books
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Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books

The author of My Hair and The Rapping Princess discusses representation in children’s books in this interview.

Penelope Trappes on music, location and collaboration
A close-up of an individual who has long, animated hair in front of a bright, clear blue sky and ocean.
Article

Penelope Trappes on music, location and collaboration

The vocalist, musician and soundscaper discusses her work ahead a 2022 collaborative concert with London Contemporary Orchestra.

Art by Post: Mary & Simmi’s story
Art by Post participants Mary and her daughter Simmi stand on their front step jointly holding a piece of art work produced as part of Art by Post
Article

Art by Post: Mary & Simmi’s story

Art By Post participant Mary shares her story of how our arts engagement programme helped her and her daughter through lockdown.

Tamara Stefanovich on 20 Sonatas
Tamara Stefanovich
Video

Tamara Stefanovich on 20 Sonatas

The pianist Tamara Stefanovich explains how her 2022 Southbank Centre performance of 20 Sonatas came to be, in this video interview.

Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator
Nadia Shireen, author and illustrator
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Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator

Nadia Shireen, award-winning children’s author and illustrator of The Cow Who Fell to Earth and Good Little Wolf answers questions on her career.

Alan Hollinghurst & Marlon James: Hidden Histories
Alan Hollinghurst and Marlon James sit smiling, side by side on the Royal Festival Hall stage
Podcast

Alan Hollinghurst & Marlon James: Hidden Histories

Author, poet and short storyteller Alan Hollinghurst and novelist Marlon James discuss how fiction can capture lives on the margins of history.

Playlist: Ravi Shankar, Indian Sun
Ravi Shankar, sitar player
Playlist

Playlist: Ravi Shankar, Indian Sun

Enjoy this playlist of the great Indian musician and composer, curated by Oliver Craske, author of Indian Sun: The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar.

Jacqueline Wilson on writing, favourite characters and Tracey Beaker’s unexpected popularity
Children's Author,  Jacqueline Wilson
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Jacqueline Wilson on writing, favourite characters and Tracey Beaker’s unexpected popularity

The hugely popular children’s author discusses writing, inspiration and the unexpected popularity of Tracey Beaker.

Winter Light: David Batchelor, Sixty Minute Spectrum
Artist David Batchelor stands on the roof of the Hayward Gallery beside the pyramid windows, illuminated by his installation piece Sixty Minute Spectrum
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Winter Light: David Batchelor, Sixty Minute Spectrum

Artist David Batchelor introduces his Hayward Gallery rooftop light installation Sixty Minute Spectrum in this video interview

5 things to know about Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
Louise Bourgeois installation
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5 things to know about Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child

Get an insight into this 2022 Hayward Gallery exhibition showcasing the fabric and textile works of Louise Bourgeois.

Tamara Stefanovich: 6 things... on what it means to be a Yugoslav pianist
A woman wearing a black trench coat, leaning on a short wall with her eyes closed, and the wind blowing her hair back.
Article

Tamara Stefanovich: 6 things... on what it means to be a Yugoslav pianist

The pianist, born in Belgrade, then of Yugoslavia, explores how it feels to be from a country that no longer exists.

Ian McMillan on poetry, Twitter and the joy of early strolls
Poet Ian McMillan, photographed by Des Willie
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Ian McMillan on poetry, Twitter and the joy of early strolls

The poet discusses fuelling his creativity, experiencing the world on his doorstep and why everywhere should have a poet in residence.