Curating Modern Art Today
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Room SLB/118, Spring Lane Building, Campus West, University of York (Map)
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Cantor Modern Art Lecture
We are delighted to welcome Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE, Director of the British Museum, for this special edition of the Cantor Lectures, focusing on curating modern and contemporary art.
With a career that bridges some of the world's most prestigious institutions - including Tate Modern, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the National Portrait Gallery - Dr Cullinan has worked extensively with living artists across his career. From contemporary interventions at the British Museum to the landmark transformation of the National Portrait Gallery, his work reflects a deep commitment to innovation, collaboration, and public engagement.
In conversation with Dr James Boaden from the University of York, Dr Cullinan will reflect on his journey from his experience of growing up in Yorkshire to a career that has challenged institutional narratives internationally. He will discuss major projects such as the commission of Tracy Emin’s The Doors for the National Portrait Gallery, as well as the record-breaking Henri Matisse: The Cutouts exhibition at Tate Modern.
Image credits: Nicholas Cullinan portrait - Tim Walker, 2024. British Museum - Adrian Evans Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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