Benjamin O'Connor

Director

Benjamin is a Director of NLA in charge of Galleries, Programme and Events. Benjamin started as Director of NLA at The City Centre in September 2015 developing several new streams of activity including a Learning programme, Exhibitions and Public Events. Shortly after the Lord Mayor opened The City Centre to the public in 2016, Benjamin took on the role as Director of the One City project, a digital platform promoting the best the City has to offer to City workers.

Previously Benjamin was Head of Operations at the Garden Museum which is where he developed his interest and expertise in green infrastructure and public space. Prior to his role at the Garden Museum, Benjamin worked across the museums and heritage sector, including White Cube and Dulwich Picture Gallery. He trained in Fine Art to MA level at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art and Design, has curated a number of exhibitions, been a Features Editor and sits on a number of committees for Cultural Development, Sustainability and Diversity in London.

Email: benjamin.oconnor@nla.london

Latest contributions

09 April 2025

At MIPIM with Mark Davy

As part of our ‘At MIPIM’ mini-series, NLA Director Benjamin O’Connor caught up with Mark Davy, Founder of Futurecity where they discussed how MIPIM has changed over the years and more,

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09 April 2025

At MIPIM with Shenyana Lim

As part of our ‘At MIPIM’ mini-series, NLA Director Benjamin O’Connor caught up with Shenyana Lim, Event Director at The Sleek Event Lab where they discussed their projects and more.

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09 April 2025

At MIPIM with Maja Nesdale

As part of our ‘At MIPIM’ mini-series, NLA Director Benjamin O’Connor caught up with Maja Nesdale, Director at Arcadis where they discussed her experience and plans at MIPIM and more.

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