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Gus Casely-Hayford
Curator & Cultural Historian
Dr Gus Casely-Hayford is Director of V&A East and a curator, cultural historian, broadcaster and writer. He has led major cultural institutions in the UK and internationally, including roles with Arts Council England and the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, and has advised organisations such as the United Nations on heritage and culture.
A regular presenter on BBC and Sky, he has also taught at institutions including SOAS, Goldsmiths and Sotheby’s Institute. He was awarded an OBE in 2018 for services to cultural heritage.
