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Yoko Ono’s Meltdown revisited
A woman on stage wearing all black with a microphone in her hand whilst her other hand covers her eyes from the spotlight.
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Yoko Ono’s Meltdown revisited

Relive our 2013 Meltdown festival, curated by Yoko Ono, with videos of performances and a playlist of artists who appeared on the bill.

Rosie Jones on comedy and becoming a comedian
Rosie Jones image
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Rosie Jones on comedy and becoming a comedian

The comedian told us why she doesn’t want to add politician to her ever expanding CV in this 2020 interview.

SC on TV: 8 television shows filmed at the Southbank Centre
A scene from the television series Killing Eve filmed at the Southbank Centre
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SC on TV: 8 television shows filmed at the Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre on television; take a look at scenes from popular television series including The Professionals, Doctor Who and Killing Eve, filmed across our venues, since 1960

Rachel Sussman on ‘deep time’ and the oldest living things in the world
Rachel Sussman, Spruce Gran Picea # 0909 - 11A07 (9,550 years old; Sweden), 2009. Archival print, 111.8 x 137.2 cm. © the artist 2020. Courtesy the artist
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Rachel Sussman on ‘deep time’ and the oldest living things in the world

Artist Rachel Sussman discusses a 9,550 year old spruce and the concept of ‘deep time’.

Chris McCabe on Instagram Poetry For Every Day
A glass piece with text held up against an out-of-focus sunset sky with soft and fluffy clouds.
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Chris McCabe on Instagram Poetry For Every Day

National Poetry Librarian Chris McCabe discusses the world’s first anthology of Instagram Poetry, Instagram Poetry For Every Day, published in September 2020

Kae Tempest: 8 of our favourite performances
Poet, author and performer Kae Tempest
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Kae Tempest: 8 of our favourite performances

On the release their latest book, On Connection, in 2020, we took a look back at some of Tempest’s most memorable performances.

5 things to know about Everyday Heroes
Installation view of Barbara Walker, Attitude (1998) and Matthew Krishanu, Hospital Chaplain – Face Mask (Rehanah Sadiq) (2020) at Southbank Centre’s Everyday Heroes exhibition
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5 things to know about Everyday Heroes

An introduction to our 2020 free, outdoor exhibition featuring newly commissioned artworks and poems celebrating the UK’s frontline workers.

Matthew Krishanu on his paintings of workers in Everyday Heroes
Installation view of Matthew Krishanu works at Southbank Centre's Everyday Heroes, 2020. Copyright the artist. Photo credit: Linda Nylind.
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Matthew Krishanu on his paintings of workers in Everyday Heroes

Artist Matthew Krishanu introduces his paintings of workers in the Southbank Centre’s free 2020 outdoor exhibition, Everyday Heroes.

Behind the scenes of Everyday Heroes
Installing Tom (2020) by Lydia Blakeley, on the windows of Southbank Centre’s Liner Building, overlooking Mandela Walkway.
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Behind the scenes of Everyday Heroes

Take a look at Hayward Gallery’s special outdoor 2020 exhibition Everyday Heroes, inspired by key workers during the Vovid-19 pandemic.

5 things to know about Among the Trees
People sitting in a space with a tree displayed on a large screen
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5 things to know about Among the Trees

Find out more about Hayward Gallery’s 2020 exhibition Among the Trees, which celebrated trees and forests.

Children’s books celebrating diversity and inclusion: recommendations
Schools at a story Writing Project
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Children’s books celebrating diversity and inclusion: recommendations

Moon Lane Books’ Jasmine Dellimore and Meera Ghanshamdas recommend children’s books that celebrate diversity and inclusion.

Jean Paul Gaultier in conversation
Jean Paul Gaultier sits among the seats on Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
Podcast

Jean Paul Gaultier in conversation

Jean Paul Gaultier discusses his childhood inspirations, his love of British eccentricity and his future vision for fashion industry with Anita Rani.