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Genesis Conversation: art, resilience and the human spirit

Why do we turn to art in times of crisis?
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16 Mar 2026 | 06:30 pm – 07:30 pm | GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
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Arts and culture Health & wellbeing Mental health Poverty and inequality Public Services & Communities
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Centred on Angels on the Underground, a new opera by Will Todd, with libretto by Sally Gardner, this Great Room conversation explores how creativity helps us process trauma, build resilience, and care for one another. John Studzinski CBE reflects on a lifetime of supporting artists and the transformative power of culture as the Genesis Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026.

Speakers:

  • John Studzinski CBE, Philanthropist and Genesis Foundation Founder

More speakers will be announced soon.

John Studzinski CBE

Philanthropist and Genesis Foundation Founder

In partnership with: Genesis Foundation

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