Philip Hoare

Philip Hoare delivers an insightful and comprehensive tribute to the unconventional poet and artist William Blake, emphasizing his enduring impact and conviction that art has the power to create positive change.

Blake, once misunderstood, has inspired artists, filmmakers, writers, and musicians with his vision of absolute freedom. His work connects the natural with the spiritual, blending humanity, animals, and the divine in unique ways.

Philip will be talking to Brian Dillon, an acclaimed essayist and cultural critic whose writing explores the intersections of art, literature, and memory

‘I cannot think of a more original writer at work today … To look at English art through his eyes is to see more than you ever could before’
Laura Cumming