Sport and Art: A Clash of Cultures?
Sport and Art: A Clash of Cultures? examine the evidence at the National Portrait Gallery
Enjoy a debate at the National Portrait Gallery that examines the relations between sport and art and whether the two can co-exist...
As Britain prepares for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, and the National Portrait Gallery develops its own celebrations for the Cultural Olympiad, a distinguished panel of guests including Keith Khan, Head of Culture at the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games, Graham Taylor former England football manager and Munira Mirza, writer and broadcaster, considers the key issues in sport, art and cultural policy. Chaired by National Portrait Gallery Director Sandy Nairne.
This event is taking place on Thursday May 15th from 7pm. Tickets are free and will be available on a first come, first served basis from 5pm on the night.
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