These specialist lectures and events include artists' talks and debates with internationally renowned speakers and performers. Advance booking is recommended for these events.

Talks and discussions usually last an hour and a half or two hours.

Book online using the direct links on individual pages listed below. Alternatively call 020 7887 8888.

Grouped series:

• The Status of Difference Wednesday 12 November 2008 – Thursday 31 December 2009
• Conversation Pieces : Fresh Perspectives on Tate Britain's Collection Wednesday 10 December 2008 – Thursday 10 December 2009

Full list of events:

• Art in Focus: July   Saturday 4 July – Tuesday 28 July 2009   free
• From Wilderness to Wasteland   Wednesday 8 July 2009
• Richard Long: English Modernist or International conceptualist?   Thursday 9 July 2009
• Joy Sleeman on Richard Long   Friday 17 July 2009
• Art in Focus: August   Saturday 1 August – Saturday 29 August 2009   free
• Art in Focus: September   Tuesday 1 September – Tuesday 29 September 2009   free
• Culture & Hypochondria   Friday 18 September 2009