On the Triumph and Purpose of Art: Jeremy Deller and Ben Luke

By Van Gogh House London

Ben Luke talks to Jeremy Deller about his influences, rituals and motivations.

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San Mei Gallery

39a Loughborough Road London1 SW9 7TB United Kingdom

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1 hour, 30 minutes
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TALK On Triumph and Purpose in Art: Ben Luke and Jeremy Deller in Conversation

Ben Luke talks to Jeremy Deller about his influences, rituals and motivations. The conversation will touch in particular on The Triumph of Art, a nationwide performance culminating in Trafalgar Square this year, that marked how festivals are part and parcel of art, culture and civic life, and how art and artists can be catalysts of collaboration and joy. This conversation follows another between the pair that features in Luke's new book, published by HENI, What is art for?, a collection of interviews titled after the final question Luke asks each guest in his A brush with… podcast, and which collectively sheds light on shared passions and fascinations of artists.

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Van Gogh House London

Organised by Van Gogh House London, the Festival of ENCOUNTERS is a free-to-attend, large-scale event, featuring up to 40 talks and other kinds of encounters, by artists, writers, activists, musicians and thinkers in venues across the northern end of Brixton. This includes not only Van Gogh House, but also galleries, parks and community centres and other exciting venues including non-traditional spaces such as cafes, and a co-op workshop space. The Festival is inspired by serendipitous encounters with interesting people in unexpected places, bringing together exciting voices, thoughts and ideas to and from Brixton.

Van Gogh House London is very grateful to Lambeth Council for their support in helping us bring this inaugural Festival of ENCOUNTERS to fruition.