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How I create… with writer and multidisciplinary artist Tice Cin
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How I create… with writer and multidisciplinary artist Tice Cin

The award-winning writer and all-round creative discusses believing in ideas, being brave and finding your own success.

Who is singer-songwriter Bülent Ortaçgil?
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Who is singer-songwriter Bülent Ortaçgil?

An introduction to the legendary Turkish singer-songwriter who has been captivating crowds for five decades.

5 things to know about Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES
Installation view of Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES
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5 things to know about Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES

The East London artists renowned for their provocative visually striking pictures who take inspiration from the streets and champion art for all.

Chineke! Orchestra make musical history
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Chineke! Orchestra make musical history

Watch the 2015 debut concert of Chineke! Europe’s first professional orchestra made up entirely of Global Ethnic Majority performers.

What happens when creativity becomes resistance? The Harlem Renaissance story
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What happens when creativity becomes resistance? The Harlem Renaissance story

Valerie Ebuwa tells the story of how a cultural revolution in a New York borough redefined what it meant to be Black in the US.

Irvine Welsh on Men in Love and how the Sick Boys rule the world
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Irvine Welsh on Men in Love and how the Sick Boys rule the world

​​Author Irvine Welsh discusses his book Men in Love, the latest sequel to Trainspotting, in conversation with Miranda Sawyer.

Northern Soul: hidden gems and a brief history with Deptford Northern Soul Club
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Northern Soul: hidden gems and a brief history with Deptford Northern Soul Club

Deptford Northern Soul Club’s WIll Foot Shares an introduction to the genre and some of his favourite floor-filling tracks.

Artist on artist: Michael Barenboim on ‘the inspirational’ Pierre Boulez
Violinist Michael Barenboim playing a violin
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Artist on artist: Michael Barenboim on ‘the inspirational’ Pierre Boulez

The violinist and violist discusses his huge admiration for the avant-garde composer and ‘inspirational’ conductor.

Sean Shibe: ‘Maybe there is a bit of clownery to what I’m doing, but I’m totally serious about it‘
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Sean Shibe: ‘Maybe there is a bit of clownery to what I’m doing, but I’m totally serious about it‘

An in-depth interview with guitarist Sean Shibe who talks dedication, dignity, and weight of expectation as he becomes one of our Resident Artists.

Who is poetry collective Femina Culpa?
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Who is poetry collective Femina Culpa?

Introducing the new all-woman poetry collective that are as much one for the past as they are one for the future.

How I create… with choreographer Benoit Swan Pouffer
Benoit Swan Pouffer, a Black man with shaved head and stubble stands with his hands clasped together
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How I create… with choreographer Benoit Swan Pouffer

The Artistic Director of Rambert dance company gives a personal insight into his creative process.

5 things to know about Iris Colomb
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5 things to know about Iris Colomb

An introduction to the multi-talented poet, artist, improviser and curator.