Ursula Weekender Supporting the Braemar Community Fund

The Ursula Weekender returns to Braemar’s Village Hall with a programme celebrating the best of contemporary culture. Taking place at Braemar Village Hall and the historic Fife Arms Hotel, the weekend offers talks, performances, and immersive experiences spanning art, design, fashion, music, and writing. In collaboration with The Glenrothes, Ruinart, and Burberry, tickets for talks and performances are sold separately. £5 (plus administrative fee) – all proceeds from ticket price to Braemar Community Fund.
Programme of Talks & Performances

Saturday, 25 April 2026
Village Hall, Braemar
10:00 AM | Introduction: Randy Kennedy
Doors open at 9:45 AM

Randy Kennedy — Editor-in-Chief of Ursula magazine. Kennedy is a journalist, critic, and writer with extensive experience covering contemporary art, culture, and creative industries.

10:15 AM | Sir Don McCullin & Tim Marlow OBE
Doors open at 9:45 AM
Sir Don McCullin — One of the world’s most celebrated photographers, McCullin has documented conflict, social issues, and human experience over six decades, producing images that have profoundly influenced contemporary photojournalism and visual storytelling.
Tim Marlow OBE — Director of the Design Museum, Marlow is a writer, broadcaster, and curator, known for his accessible and insightful explorations of contemporary art, design, and culture.

11:15 AM | Allison Berg, Alexander Petalas & Aric Chen (Moderated by Victoria Siddall)
Doors open at 11:00 AM
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Allison Berg — Executive Director of the A&L Foundation, Berg supports emerging and established artists and creative initiatives internationally, fostering cross-disciplinary cultural exchange.

Alexander Petalas — Founder of The Perimeter, Petelas leads innovative projects supporting creativity across contemporary art and design.

Aric Chen — Director of the Zaha Hadid Foundation, Chen oversees initiatives that engage audiences with architectural and interdisciplinary creativity.
Moderated by Victoria Siddall — Director of the National Portrait Gallery, Siddall brings expertise in contemporary visual culture and curatorial practice.

14:00 PM | Rashid Johnson & Katherine Brinson
Doors open at 13:45 PM

Rashid Johnson — Renowned contemporary artist working across sculpture, painting, and film. Johnson’s work explores identity, race, and history, combining traditional and experimental media to confront social narratives.
Katherine Brinson — Senior Curator at Guggenheim Museum, NYC. Brinson curates and advises on contemporary exhibitions, focusing on innovative approaches to narrative and display in visual art.

15:00 PM | Carly Eck & Sarah Douglas
Doors open at 15:00 PM

Carly Eck — Archivist of Burberry. Eck preserves and presents Burberry’s rich heritage, combining fashion history with contemporary design perspectives.

Sarah Douglas — Global Advisor to Hauser & Wirth’s magazine, Ursula, providing strategic guidance on content, collaborations, and cultural initiatives across contemporary art and design.

16:00 PM | Lorna Simpson & Randy Kennedy
Doors open at 16:00 PM

Lorna Simpson — Internationally acclaimed interdisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, video, and installation. Simpson examines race, gender, identity, and cultural memory with nuanced conceptual practice.

Randy Kennedy — Editor-in-Chief of Ursula magazine. Kennedy is a journalist, critic, and writer with extensive experience covering contemporary art, culture, and creative industries.

19:15 PM | Performance by Oddur Roth & Davíð Þór Jónsson
Doors open at 19:00 PM

Site-specific performance in Braemar Kirk, combining experimental sound, movement, and visual art.

Sunday, 26 April 2026
Village Hall, Braemar

10:30 AM | Bella Freud & Katy Hessel
Doors open at 10:00 AM

Bella Freud — Renowned fashion designer, Freud combines heritage and contemporary design in her eponymous label. Her work often draws inspiration from personal and cultural history.

Katy Hessel — Art historian, writer, and broadcaster. Hessel’s work explores contemporary and historical art with a focus on accessibility and cultural engagement.

11:30 AM | Julian Knxx & Ekow Eshun
Doors open at 11:15 AM

Julian Knxx — Spoken word artist and performer, Knxx combines storytelling, music, and experimental performance to explore contemporary social themes.

Ekow Eshun — Writer, cultural critic, and curator. Eshun’s work spans exhibitions, essays, and broadcasts, exploring race, identity, and contemporary culture globally.

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