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Patrisse Cullors on Black Lives Matter, speaking out and Donald Trump
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Article

Patrisse Cullors on Black Lives Matter, speaking out and Donald Trump

Activist and author Patrisse Cullors discusses making a stand, social media, founding Black Lives Matter and the presidency of Donald Trump.

Andreas Gursky: redefining photography
Photo showing Hayward Gallery director Ralph Rugoff talking to Andreas Gursky while they are seated in front of one of Gursky's photographs during the exhibition installation
Video

Andreas Gursky: redefining photography

Ralph Rugoff, Hayward Gallery Director, introduces the gallery’s 2018 retrospective of the work of German photographer, Andreas Gursky in this short video.

Antonythasan Jesuthasan: from migrant to moviestar
Portrait of Antonythasan Jesusthasan
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Antonythasan Jesuthasan: from migrant to moviestar

The remarkable story of Antonythasan Jesuthasan and his journey from Tamil child soldier to acclaimed writer, to film star.

Nelson Mandela: The Presidential Years
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Podcast

Nelson Mandela: The Presidential Years

An exclusive podcast, featuring readings and discussion on the life of Nelson Mandela from notable names including former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Margaret Atwood in conversation
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Podcast

Margaret Atwood in conversation

The poet, essayist and novelist discusses the past, present and future of her best-known novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, and the real world it reflects.

Teju Cole, on Blind Spot and human fragility
Teju Cole
Podcast

Teju Cole, on Blind Spot and human fragility

Author and photographer Teju Cole joins Ted Hodgkinson to discuss Blind Spot, which pairs his evocative prose with contemporary imagery.

Zadie Smith: Swing Time - in conversation
Zadie Smith, photographed by Dominique Nabokov
Podcast

Zadie Smith: Swing Time - in conversation

Author Zadie Smith discusses her fifth novel in this conversation with Ted Hodgkinson, recorded in 2017.

9 important London Black history landmarks
The Nelson Mandela Sculpture at the Southbank Centre
Article

9 important London Black history landmarks

Discover the overlooked landmarks of London’s Black History in this guide from historian Tony Warner, produced ahead of 2017’s Africa Utopia at the Southbank Centre

8 things you might not have known about Philip Pullman
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8 things you might not have known about Philip Pullman

Discover more about Philip Pullman, best-selling author of His Dark Materials.

Angela Davis in conversation
Angela Davis sits, smiling, on the Royal Festival Hall stage against a red backdrop
Video

Angela Davis in conversation

Angela Davis – writer, activist and scholar – discusses issues of racism, feminism and class in the post-Trump era in this video recorded at WOW Women of the World festival.

Kele Okereke: Bloc Party and beyond
Portrait of Kele Okereke musician from Bloc Party
Podcast

Kele Okereke: Bloc Party and beyond

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke talks about his life and work in this podcast recorded during our 2016 Being a Man festival.

Antony Gormley on Hayward Gallery
Artist, Antony Gormley
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Antony Gormley on Hayward Gallery

The pre-eminent British sculptor, Antony Gormley, shares his thoughts on the Hayward Gallery and its 2016-17 refurbishment.