Arts
This week's interview features the director of the Whitworth Art Gallery, Dr Maria Balshaw.Name- Dr Maria BalshawCurrent job and place of employment- Director, The Whitworth Art GalleryWhat did you study at sixth form or college? - English Literature, History, GeographyDid you go to University or any other higher education institution? If so, where and what did you study?- English Literature and Cultural Studies BA at the University of Liverpool- MA and PhD at the University of SussexWhat was or who was the biggest influence on your choice of career?- Artists, especially from the early 20th Century in the US and EuropeAny other comments?- I have had more than one career; three in fact! It took me until my mid 30s to work out what I really wanted to do, as opposed to things that I was good at but didn't love. I think you need to look on finding a career as a lifetime project.Download the video interview with Dr Maria Balshaw