# Event Details - **Event Name**: Curating Modern Art Today - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: We are delighted to welcome Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE, Director of the British Museum, for this special edition of the Cantor Lectures.About this EventCantor Modern Art LectureWe 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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *If you require more than 5 tickets, please contact the Events Team who will be happy to help.Please ensure you use the correct email address as this is where your ticket will be sent. If you do not provide the correct address, you will not receive the acknowledgement email or ticket. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/curating-modern-art-today/100001962460353746 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: York - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Room SLB/118, Spring Lane Building - **lat**: 53.9461089 - **long**: -1.0517718 - **full address**: Room SLB/118, Spring Lane Building, Campus West, York, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Curating Modern Art Today - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8967a5e665117e0e8e25d2fd2d13c93c5aa70fbed65cfa8f9ef9cb478085287f-rimg-w800-h400-dc171714-gmir.jpg?v=1763361678 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Curating Modern Art Today being held? - **A:** Curating Modern Art Today takes place on Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm at Room SLB/118, Spring Lane Building, Campus West, York, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Curating Modern Art Today? - **A:** Curating Modern Art Today is organized by University of York Open Lectures. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Curating Modern Art Today is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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