ACCA Podcast

We need to talk: with Tourmaline and Sophie Prince

ACCA Podcast

Show Notes

‘We need to talk’, is a bold new series of free public conversations that bring together artists, thinkers, and cultural leaders to explore the art world from every angle.

For our latest event, acclaimed American artist, filmmaker and writer, Tourmaline joins ACCA curator Sophie Prince for a conversation on her exhibition Tourmaline: Transcendent.

‘We need to talk’ is a space for spirited exchange, fresh ideas, and unexpected connections.

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