Christian Boltanski
Monumenta 2010
Tuesday 26 January
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
£8, £6 concessions
Internationally renowned artist Christian Boltanski talks about his life and work with writer and curator Hans Ulbrich Obrist in an event that marks the exhibition of a major new commission, 'Personnes' for Monumenta 2010, and the publication, 'Christian Boltanski' by Catherine Grenier (Flammarion 2010).
Terry Jones
Medieval Lives
Friday 5 February
Hochhauser Auditorium
Sackler Centre
19.00-20.00
£8, £6 concessions
Comedian, writer, director and ex-Monty Python star, Terry Jones is also the presenter of the award-winning documentary, Medieval Lives, which challenges popular views of the Middle Ages. He discusses his alternative view of the period.
Fakes & Forgeries
Friday 5 February 2010
Lecture Theatre
19.15-20.30
Free, ticketed
A panel of leading experts discuss the world of art fakes and forgeries. Speakers include Grayson Perry; DS. Vernon Rapley (Art & Antiques Unit, New Scotland Yard); Mrs. Leslie Webster (Former Keeper at the British Museum); Dr. Mark Evans (Senior Curator of Paintings, V&A) and Janet Ulph (Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Durham). The dicussion will be chaired by the V&A Museum's Deputy Director, Ian Blatchford.
Alan Bennett
Talking Theatre
Tuesday 9 February
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
£8, £6 concessions
Playwright, author and satirist Alan Bennett has been a household name in British theatre ever since he starred in and co-authored the review Beyond the Fringe. He discusses his work and his career.
