Jessica Lack

Jessica Lack is a writer with a focus on modern and contemporary art. She began her career as an editor at tate: the art magazine before becoming an arts correspondent for The Guardian. She has published several books including Penguin’s Why Are We 'Artists'? 100 World Art Manifestos. She contributes catalogue essays, has scripted short films and appeared in documentaries for Channel 4, The BBC and Sky Arts. 

She is a Trustee of Grizedale Arts.

Her forthcoming book Protest Art will be published by Thames & Hudson in March 2024.