Read, Watch & Listen

Basquiat took inspiration from a dizzying array of source material - how many literary references can you spot?

Maddy Costa chats to Katie Mitchell and Alice Birch about gender inequality and how they worked together on 'The Malady of Death'.

From Prince to David Byrne to Donna Summer and Bach, we listen to the music that might have been on Basquiat's playlist

Lois Weaver and Peggy Shaw of Split Britches talk to theatre writer and journalist Carole Woddis about their latest show, changing perceptions, hidden resources and hope.

We look at sport's influence on Basquiat's work

Curating an exhibition requires organisation, passion and a balance of commercial and artistic drive. We meet a panel of curators to learn more about the purpose and power of curation. 

Following its successful debut at the Barbican last autumn, Transpose guides this year’s audience on an illuminating theatrical journey. Actor, author and singer-songwriter CN Lester takes a brief look at the history of transgender performance.

We explore the way Basquiat infused his work with the spirit and energy of jazz

How do you start a career in film? We asked a panel of film industry experts to share their experiences and the paths that led them to a career in film.  

Blurring the lines between live art, dance, theatre and fine art, The Famous Lauren Barri Holstein interrogates representations of female subjectivity. We meet the artist to find out more about her work, her influences, and ‘witch-bitch rituals’…
 

How do you get started as a programmer? We speak to the professionals to learn more about the joys of arts programming and hear their tips for those starting out in the industry. 

Oliver Basciano considers an ambitious new video installation by British artist and film-maker John Akomfrah, in which he addresses climate change and its effect on our planet.