An interview with artist Nicolas Moulin on the occasion of his exhibition ‘Blanklumdermilq’ at Site Gallery, Sheffield, 13 June – 1 August 2009. The artist discusses Sheffield and his recent exhibition at Site Gallery. Nicolas Moulin (b.1970, France) works with various mediums to project his fascination with strange worlds and deserted landscapes, this ultimately led to his Novomond series and the disturbing VIDERPARIS; large-scale photographs of apparently familiar Paris streets that have seemingly been concreted over.

Anna Barriball’s first major survey exhibition, at MK Gallery, brought together drawing, video, photography and sculpture made over the last decade. She is in conversation with Professor Briony Fer.

Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey, Stranded

Part of the series 'Art & Alchemy: Transformation & Contemporary Art'. A two day conference across Cambridge and Norwich exploring ideas of alchemy and transformation, and the role of crystals in contemporary artistic practice and theory from Graeco-Roman Egypt to Surrealism and contemporary art.

Gill Perry, Gangs and Crystals at Home in South London: Roger Hiorns's Seizure, 2008

Part of the lecture series on 'Art & Alchemy: Transformation & Contemporary Art' A two day conference across Cambridge and Norwich exploring ideas of alchemy and transformation, and the role of crystals in contemporary artistic practice and theory from Graeco-Roman Egypt to Surrealism and contemporary art.

Curators speak of the history and use of the YSP and the Estate. Helen Pheby speaks of previous exhibitions and installations, and the use of the land as space.

Simon Wallace, Director of Hepworth Wakefield and Frances Guy, Head of Exhibitions give an introductory talk about the new opening of the YSP, the work of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, and the collections and acquisitions on display. A collaboration between the Henry Moore Institute, the Open University, the Hepworth Wakefield and YSP.

Introduction by Penelope Curtis of films shown, and discussion of work of Hepworth and Moore at Tate Britain. Penelope Curtis, Director Tate Britain, Chris Stevens Head of Displays & Curator Modern British Art Tate Britain A collaboration between the Henry Moore Institute, the Open University, the Hepworth Wakefield and YSP

Curators speak of the sculpture work of the artists on display in the Longside Gallery. Artists include Karla Black, Becky Beasley, Claire Barkley, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth. Created in collaboration with the Henry Moore Institute, the Hepworth Wakefield, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park - Longside Gallery and the Arts Council of Great Britain.

Chris Bailey of Leeds Metropolitan University discusses the presence and importance of art in education and looks at the work in the archives

Discussion 2 This symposium explores the controversial status of Futurist movements in art history, and some of their ‘avant-garde’ practices. Speakers engage with various forms of Futurist art, performance and film, including the use of manifestos and demonstrations. Italian Futurism will be viewed in relation to other radical art practices across Europe. The Futurists’ disdain for traditional values and their pursuit of an ‘art of modern life’ will be explored in relation to prevailing concepts of modernity and ‘avant-garde’ utopias.