30 Years: the Royal Academy's Sensation Exhibition

In 1997, the Royal Academy’s groundbreaking exhibition “Sensation” brought the Young British Artists (YBAs), including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, into the mainstream, attracting worldwide attention and fierce controversy. This lecture explores the artists and their works, the exhibition’s lasting impact on contemporary art, and behind-the-scenes experiences at the RA during this turbulent period, set against the backdrop of Cool Britannia. Pamela Campbell-Johnston holds a Masters in History of Art from the University of St Andrews and has over 30 years of lecturing experience. She taught at the Royal College of Art for 12 years and has been an accredited Arts’ Society lecturer for 10 years. Pamela has worked with Bonham’s, the National Trust and the Art Loss Registry. She currently works as a freelance lecturer and consultant with a particular interest in the 1920s and 1930s.