Join us at Tate St Ives for an evening with Lally MacBeth, as she discusses her new book The Lost Folk, published by Faber.
In this new book, MacBeth explores the customs, places and everyday objects that shape what we understand as ‘folk’ in Britain. From seasonal rituals to overlooked local traditions, The Lost Folk reflects on how folk culture can be found in plain sight – and considers how it might continue to evolve in the future.
As part of the event, MacBeth will be joined in conversation by Matthew Shaw, co-founder of Stone Club. They will discuss themes from the book, including performance, landscape, community and the role of folk practices today. The event will also feature a conversation with folk singer Angeline Morrison, weaving in a few folk songs offering a live connection to the sounds and stories explored in the book.
Following the discussion, there will be a Q&A and book signing. Copies of The Lost Folk will be available to purchase from the Tate St Ives shop.
Lally MacBeth
Lally MacBeth is an artist, writer and curator based in Cornwall. Her work takes in history, folklore, performance, ritual and artifice – and the links between high and low culture. The Lost Folk, her first book, is published by Faber in June 2025.
Matthew Shaw
Matthew Shaw is an artist, author & curator based in Cornwall. Matthew has written for Caught by the River, Resurgence & Ecologist, Permaculture magazine and The Great Outdoors magazine. Atmosphere of Mona, a book of poetry and photography was published by Annwyn House in 2020. Matthew has worked on performances and art installations for a variety of places. Matthew is a co-founder of Stone Club with artist Lally MacBeth.
Angeline Morrison
Recently listed in MOJO as one of their “voices taking folk into the future”, Angeline Morrison is a folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work combines a deep love of traditional song, with a deep respect for the hidden voices of Old Albion.