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Janet Barnes

York Museums’ Trust Chief Executive Janet Barnes describes the conception and execution of the Five Sisters project, and reflects on the re-development of York St Mary’s as a venue for contemporary art in the city.




A photo of Emma Biggs

Emma Biggs

Mosaicist Emma Biggs talks about the creation of and inspiration for her recent collaborative installation, Five Sisters, and the joy of interacting with historical materials.


A photo of Matthew Collings

Matthew Collings

Writer and artist Matthew Collings talks about his recent collaborative project for York St Mary’s, Five Sisters, and about the processes, ideas and traditions that underlie it.