Acclaimed artist Bridget Riley discusses her work for Royal Liverpool Hospital and reveals how it was influenced by the art of ancient Egypt, in this 1984 talk digitised from the RIBA Collections.

Balkrishna Doshi gives a deeply philosophical reflection on the architecture and culture of India in a talk at the RIBA in 1991, now digitised from the RIBA Collections.

In 1995, fresh from the success of their famed Wrapped Reichstag, acclaimed artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude spoke at the RIBA, recalling the project's 24-year struggle into existence. The recording of this talk, held in the RIBA Collections, is now available online for the first time. Image: Christo and Jeanne-Claude in front of the Reichstag, Berlin, 1993. Photo: Wolfgang Volz. 1993 Estate of Christo V. Javacheff

In a passionate and moving lecture at the RIBA, architect Sam Webb reflects on his work investigating and campaigning for better building safety following the Ronan Point disaster in 1968. This talk contains material that some listeners may find distressing.

Elaine Denby reflects on her career at a talk at the RIBA in 1986 chaired by Lynne Walker.

Rosemary Stjernstedt reflects on her career at a talk at the RIBA in 1986 chaired by Lynne Walker.

Patricia Tindale reflects on her career at a talk at the RIBA in 1986 chaired by Lynne Walker.

Jane Drew reflects on her career at a talk at the RIBA in 1986 chaired by Lynne Walker. Image: Jane Drew talking at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, on her 75th birthday. RIBA Collections This talk include some language that evokes offensive racial stereotypes. We have taken the decision to include it for the sake of historical accuracy and awareness.

Sir David Chipperfield speaks at a 'Young Lions' event at the RIBA in 1987, when his practice was only a couple of years old. He talks about early retail projects, and why form is more imporant than material. The main talk begins at 3:17, following an introduction by Peter Murray.

RSHP partners Graham Stirk and Ivan Harbour chat with Paul Finch about key projects, collaboration, and designing buildings that give back to their cities at this event at RIBA in 2005, captured in archival recordings from the RIBA Collections. Image: 30 St Mary Axe, with the Leadenhall Buillding in the background. Gerald McLean / RIBA Collections