Mary Beard and Jeremy Deller in conversation on commemoration | National Gallery

Artist Jeremy Deller and classicist Mary Beard come together for a conversation about collective acts of commemoration at the National Gallery in London. Is commemoration the same as celebration? What does it mean to put a statue in a public place? From public spaces, where commemorations have historically been performed and public monuments erected, to artist tributes for fellow artists, individuals, and acts of the past, enjoy their wide-ranging discussion. Jeremy Deller is the National Gallery’s Bicentenary commissioned artist with 'The Triumph of Art'. A nationwide performance that takes us towards and concludes our Bicentenary celebrations, it marks how festivals are part and parcel of art, culture and society, and that art and artists can be catalysts of collaboration and joy. Mary Beard is Professor Emerita of Classics at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Newnham College, where she has taught since 1984. She has written numerous books and articles on ancient history and archaeology and has presented many BBC television documentaries on Roman history and art more generally. Filmed on 24 May 2024, this Friday Late was organised in conjunction with ‘The Triumph of Art’, our nationwide commission with artist Jeremy Deller, supported by The Art Fund. 🎨 Find out more about 'The Triumph of Art': https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/ex... #NationalGallery #ArtHistory #MaryBeard #JeremyDeller 🎞 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a video: http://bit.ly/1HrNTFd Follow us on social media! ⭐️ Instagram:   / nationalgallery   ⭐️ TikTok:   / nationalgallerylondon   ⭐️ Facebook:   / thenationalgallery   ⭐️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nationalgallery ⭐️ X, formerly Twitter:   / nationalgallery   Help keep the museum accessible for everyone by supporting us here: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/su... The world's greatest paintings to your inbox. Sign up to receive the latest news from the Gallery: https://bit.ly/3m0FY98 The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The museum is free of charge and open 361 days per year, daily between 10am - 6pm and on Fridays between 10am - 9pm. Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk