"Sue Webster on Punk, The Mole House & The Art of Non-Conformity" Homecoming, 23 April 2026
Artist Sue Webster built a career and a home by refusing to fit in - it's why she identifies with the Mole Man so much.
She found fame alongside her husband Tim Noble, as part of the post-YBA generation - their anarchic self-portraits, made from found objects and discarded rubbish, made them the "rock stars" of British art. Together they built the Dirty House in Shoreditch, which helped define the area as the epicentre of London's art scene.
More recently, Sue has created an equally radical home for herself: the Mole House in Hackney, built on top of the tunnels where the so-called Mole Man spent forty years digging underground. Where some saw an oddity, Sue saw something worth preserving. The house is a love letter to eccentricity, and a rare pocket of creative chaos in an increasingly polished city.
From growing up in a caravan in Leicester to carving out a place in the art world and becoming a mother at 52, Sue's story is one of fierce independence and how to live a life that is truly authentic to yourself.
"End of Days with Sue Webster" Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC Radio 6 Music, 15 March 2026
Artist Sue Webster selects her End of Days choice, the piece of music she would like to leave to future generations by Siouxsie and the Banshees, the band who shaped her youth.
"From Acid Trips to Artistic Obsessions: Sue Webster's Journey to Creative Freedom" Extraordinary Creatives, October 2023.
Ceri Hand interviews Sue about her creative journey, from her humble beginnings in a non-artistic family to her fascination with LSD and Americana. Sue's unwavering passion and unique approach to art have led her to remarkable success despite facing rejection. She also shares the hilarious story of how Charles Saatchi purchased her work. Sue's authenticity and determination to follow her own path serve as an inspiration for anyone seeking a meaningful creative life.
"Gold Digging with Sue Webster" Gold Digging with Stephen Webster, November 2019.
Stephen Webster meets with Sue Webster to discuss what makes them Websters, Siouxsie Sioux, scrapheap scavenging and the flashing lights of Las Vegas.
