Sam Taylor-Johnson: The Self and the Portrait

Join internationally acclaimed artist and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson in conversation with journalist Tim Blanks, as they discuss her new monograph and the distinctive approach to portraiture that has shaped her practice.

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  • Thursday 12 November

  • Talk 19:00 - 20:00, followed by wine reception/book sales/signing; closing 20:45

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • Tickets cost £15.00 - £20.00

Sam Taylor-Johnson: The Self and the Portrait photo
From her suspended self-portraits and her iconic Crying Men series to her work as a director, Taylor-Johnson has continually explored the boundaries between the private and public self.

Reflecting on a career spanning photography, installation and film, she will discuss image-making and the evolution of her unique artistic vision, alongside her continued commitment to photography.



Header image: Sam Taylor-Johnson, courtesy of the artist