Roger Malbert

Born 1949 in Alberta, Canada. He studied philosophy, then illustration at the School of Art in Cambridge. Started at Kettle’s Yard as a sessional assistant, then full-time Assistant Curator to Paul Clough (also interviewed). Mentions growing differences with Jim Ede and increasingly angry letters from him.

In his interview, he describes the day-to-day routine and his interest in curating exhibitions. Initially, Roger was determined to make a career in illustration, however his focus shifted to curating. At the time of interview he was Senior Curator for Touring Exhibitions at the Hayward Gallery in London.