Saturday 6 December 2008, 14.00–15.30

French artist Christian Boltanski thinks of himself as a painter but is best known for his photographic installations. A photographer who often re-photographs found images, including family snapshots, he associates photography with death and describes himself as a cadaver merchant.

For the inaugural Folkestone Biennial of 2008, Boltanski created a moving sound piece, Whispers, comprising readings from the private love letters of soldiers and their lovers from the First World War.

Christian Boltanski is interviewed by researcher and writer Rikke Hansen.

Tate Modern  Starr Auditorium
£10 (£8 concessions), booking recommended