Will Gompertz is the current Arts Editor for the BBC and has been involved in the creative arts for over thirty years in a number of senior roles. From performing to writing, critiquing to reporting, Gompertz’s industry influence is vast and his insight is unparalleled, which makes him the ideal choice of specialist speaker. At events he is able to share an elite perspective on modern art, creating a successful narrative in the arts and the importance of supporting artistic development.
As the current Arts Editor of the BBC, Gompertz is responsible for creating engaging content surrounding art news and providing commentary on topics such as art history. Since taking to the role in 2009, the first person to hold the position, Gompertz has made a lasting impact with his influential contributions to the BBC, and continues to strive to ensure the arts sector is well represented by the broadcaster.
Having been involved with the arts since he was eighteen years old, Gompertz’s industry knowledge has been accumulated through a number of key roles. From his earliest introduction to stage production as a stagehand, to a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Gompertz has not only commented from the sidelines of the action, but has been involved in the thick of it. In addition to his one man show ‘Double Art History’, Gompertz has also acted as an advisor to a number of arts organisations due to the longevity of his career in the industry. Prior to joining the BBC, Gompertz was the Director of Tate Media at the iconic Tate.
Sharing his insights and perspective on the arts is a driving force for Gompertz who has an unrivalled knowledge in the field, this has led him to publish a number of books and contribute to leading publications throughout the years. As well as writing columns for The Times and The Guardian, Gompertz is the author of ‘Think Like an Artist’ and ‘What Are You Looking At? 150 Years of Modern Art in the Blink of an Eye’.
Voted by New York’s Creativity Magazine as one of the World’s Top 50 Creative Thinkers, Will Gompertz offers a totally original perspective on arts and how we should approach the topic. As a speaker, he will enlighten you with his educational talks and share his knowledge as one of the foremost authorities in the industry.
How to hire Will Gompertz
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See what people had to say about Will, when he appeared at their corporate events:
"He was really well received and did a very insightful talk on the power of art." - Chanelle Smart Brooks Macdonald
“The event went very well, really pleased with Will who was very entertaining and fitted in well with the guests. What was unexpected was Will’s experience with the Charity and as part of his closing address he expressed the need to support the charity – this was very much appreciated. Please thank Will for his time and support from everyone at Ridge.” - Chloe, Ridge and Partners LLP
