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. She is the founder of The Folk Archive and co-founder of Stone Club. She has written for Caught by the River, House and Garden, and Hellebore, appeared on BBC Radio 3, and programmed events for the Tate, the British Museum, and the ICA amongst others. The Lost Folk, published by Faber, is her first book.

“A treasure trove of both British folk memory and new and emerging forms.” ― New Statesman

“In her infectious enthusiasm, proper joy can be found” ― Observer

“The Lost Folk is an exceptionally thoughtful and beautifully written celebration of the creative power that lives and breathes within our communities.” — Maxine Peake