Sally Mann - Art Work

Join the acclaimed photographer and author Sally Mann in conversation with art historian and broadcaster Katy Hessel for an exploration of the creative life.

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  • Wednesday, 24 September 2025

  • V&A South Kensington

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

  • For Members

    Priority booking will open for Members and Patrons 21 July; general booking will open 28 July, subject to availability

  • Tickets cost £15.00 - £18.00

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Award-winning photographer Sally Mann is known for her intimate black and white photos of subjects familiar but often rendered both peaceful while at the same time unsettling. A recent recipient of the Prix Pictet for her Blackwater series, her work can be seen in galleries and museums around the world, including the V&A’s current display American Photographs.

Mann is also renowned for her writing, with her 2015 memoir Hold Still named as a National Book Award finalist. 

Join her in conversation with art historian Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art Without Men for a discussion of Mann’s latest book, Art Work, a generous and thought-provoking look at the creative path – including the unpredictable role of luck, and the value of hard work.


Header image: (c) Sally Mann