Stephen Bayley to give Manchester talk
DESIGN guru and cultural commentator Stephen Bayley will share his views on architecture and politics at pro.manchester’s first lecture of 2010.
pro.manchester, which represents the city’s financial and professional services sector, is staging the event in partnership with the Manchester office of design practice BDP and Manchester University’s Alumni Association.
Mr Bayley will give his presentation entitled ‘Architecture is more important than politics’ at BDP’s recently-opened Manchester studio on Wednesday, March 3.
He came to prominence as an outspoken commentator on cultural and design issues in the 1980s and he later went on to become chief executive of the Design Museum.
Mr Bayley – who studied history of art at Manchester University between 1969 and 1972 – was appointed as the creative director of the exhibition at the Millennium Dome in Greenwich but resigned in 1998 citing ministerial interference.
John Ashcroft, chief executive of pro.manchester, said: “As one of the world’s best known commentators on architecture and modern culture, we look forward to getting an insight into Stephen’s observations on style and design.
“Returning to his university roots, Stephen’s lecture will include generous measures of wit, passion and provocation as he gives his unique take on the importance of architecture in a contemporary world.”
Tickets for the event cost £40 plus VAT per person and further information is available from www.pro.manchester.co.uk .
