Artist Rene Matić discusses their multidisciplinary practice and cultural influences in the latest episode of the ArtReview Podcast. The conversation explores Matić’s background as a second-generation skinhead of St Lucian heritage, their status as the youngest-ever Turner Prize nominee, and the upcoming commission for the grand opening of the V&A East Museum in April 2026.
This interview highlights the rising prominence of Matić within the British contemporary art scene, bridging the gap between subcultural identity and major institutional recognition. By discussing works like Shane Meadows’s 'This Is England' and James Baldwin’s 'Another Country,' the dialogue underscores how personal heritage and sociopolitical history continue to shape the narratives of identity, race, and belonging in modern Britain.