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Artist Richard Whitby joins us for two free afternoon talks, exploring the making of their Jerwood/FVU Awards 2019 commissions currently on display in Going, Gone. Organised in partnership with Fine Art at De Montfort University.

Richard Whitby (b. Liverpool 1984, works London) makes videos and performances, and writes. His work often includes animation, improvised performances and music. He studied at Wimbledon College of Art and the Slade and took part in the LUX Associate Artists Programme in 2012/13. He has a PhD in Humanities and Cultural Studies from the London Consortium. In 2012 he produced a solo show with the Royal Standard, Liverpool and has since worked with Focal Point Gallery (2013) and the Bluecoat (2014). In 2015 he completed residencies with CCA Glasgow and Seoul Museum of Art. His book ‘The Jump Room’ was published by The Old Waterworks in 2018. Richard is a member of the National Executive Committee for Artists’ Union England. www.richardwhitby.net

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