Jamie Reid: A Talk by John Marchant

Jamie Reid is a British artist and political activist. Reid grew up in suburban Croydon, under the parental influences of Druidry and social protest.

World-renowned for his visual manifestations of the very essence of punk with his work with the Sex Pistols, Reid had already spent the late 1960s at the agit-prop edge having left Croydon College (where he met and conspired with co-student Malcolm McLaren) to found Suburban Press. The following Pistols years are the stuff of legend.

Thereafter Jamie produced visuals and installations for bands, protest movements, community actions and even for himself. Exhibitions of his artwork have taken place worldwide, often on the fringes, where he likes to stand.

A talk by Jamie's representative gallerist and the curator of the Jamie Reid Archive - John Marchant.

5.15pm, Conor Lecture Theatre, 6th October 2022.

John Marchant is a gallerist, curator and art director currently living in Brighton, UK. Having worked for many years with internationally renowned artists such as Nan Goldin and Gary Hume, Marchant now represents celebrated and emerging contemporary artists as well as the Jamie Reid Archive.

John will present a slideshow-based talk illustrating Jamie's work and career providing context to the exhibition on display at Ulster Presents Art Gallery on the Belfast Campus, in association with Belfast International Arts Festival.

Seating is free but limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP to arts.culture@ulster.ac.uk to secure your seat.