Statement of Intent
"I'm bringing together a cross-section of the cultural community for a weekend of
aesthetic intercourse that will be shared with the public. When I was asked to curate
Deloitte Ignite it was clear to me that I should use the opportunity to share my own
ideas with a wide group of contributors and try to create an environment where
all the ideas could be aired under the loose heading of ‘Just Tell the Truth’. The
individuals taking part are from a wide vista: dance (flamenco and contemporary),
film, philosophy, performance art, fashion, photography and politics.
I’m intrigued to know what we all think about the state of the culture
that we all exist in. For me, much of it is a mess, reduced to a very
low level by the media and the internet. And yet I constantly am
discovering little gems and my faith in humanity is still entirely positive.
Over the three days we will be able to listen to interesting opinions, watch
stunning performances, take in a large number of video films and get a sense of
what is happening in the cutting-edge of fashion and the art world."
- Mike Figgis
The Lineup
Alber Elbaz | Ann Van den Broek | Boudicca | David Lynch | Duncan MacAskill | Elia Suleiman | Emily James | Eva Yerbabuena | Guy Bourdin | Hans Ulrich Obrist | Jeanette Winterson | Jonas Mekas | Jon Berger | Jon Snow | Laura Caldow | London Contemporary Orchestra | Marina Abramovic | Mark Modesir | Mark Thomas | Matthew Herbert | Mike Figgis | Paco Jarana | Paul Auster | People Band | Peter Blake | Peter King | Phil Minton's Feral Voices | Richard Wentworth | Rosey Chan | Siri Hustvedt | Ward /Ward | Zack Winokur
