Will Gompertz

Will Gompertz is a British writer, broadcaster and arts commentator who served as the BBC's Arts Editor for over a decade. He has also been director of Tate Media at Tate Gallery and is one of the UK's most prominent voices on art, culture and creativity. His ability to make art accessible and entertaining has won him a wide audience. The Art of Monarchy explores the relationship between the British monarchy and art throughout history, examining how monarchs have used art to project power, taste and identity. Gompertz writes with his characteristic blend of knowledge, wit and accessibility. His audiobooks and books are a pleasure for listeners interested in art, culture and history — told by someone with a rare gift for making complex subjects genuinely entertaining.