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Steven Miller has published widely on art and his popular ‘Dogs in Australian Art’ is now into its third expanded edition. From colonial works through to contemporary installations, in this lecture he will show how dogs have truly been ‘the best friend’ to artists, not only as subjects, but also as companions and champions. As the […] |
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During Napoleon III’s reign (1852-1870), the Paris landscape was transformed by the construction of wide boulevards, elegant buildings and parks. Theatres, cafes and entertainment venues flourished, offering spaces for sociability and artistic exchange and inspiring impressionist artists keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern capital. This lecture will examine works by Manet, Renoir […] |
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During Napoleon III’s reign (1852-1870), the Paris landscape was transformed by the construction of wide boulevards, elegant buildings and parks. Theatres, cafes and entertainment venues flourished, offering spaces for sociability and artistic exchange and inspiring impressionist artists keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern capital. This lecture will examine works by Manet, Renoir […] |
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For many people, Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, for others it is a land of conflict. But what is less well known is that it has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. This lecture introduces the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts […]
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Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) was the only American to exhibit with the French Impressionists. Encouraged by Degas to exhibit with them, she remarked, “I accepted with joy… I hated conventional art.” Cassatt made significant contributions to four of the eight shows. However, the subjects deemed suitable for a “respectable” woman were limited. We will consider how, […] |
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Whistler’s painting, Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl (1862) is both monumental and modern. Though its scale recalls grand portraits, Whistler’s innovative technique and overall treatment of the subject resist straightforward interpretation. In this presentation we will examine Joanna Hiffernan’s role in his art and life. Was she simply his model and lover? […] |
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In his home country, Damien Hirst is often seen as a practical joker, pulling the wool over the eyes of the public, and not making proper art at all. This lecture aims to dispel this view and show that he is a deeply serious artist making work that is significant and influential. Dates and Locations […] |
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For many people, Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, for others it is a land of conflict. But what is less well known is that it has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. This lecture introduces the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts […] |
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During Napoleon III’s reign (1852-1870), the Paris landscape was transformed by the construction of wide boulevards, elegant buildings and parks. Theatres, cafes and entertainment venues flourished, offering spaces for sociability and artistic exchange and inspiring impressionist artists keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern capital. This lecture will examine works by Manet, Renoir […] |
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In his home country, Damien Hirst is often seen as a practical joker, pulling the wool over the eyes of the public, and not making proper art at all. This lecture aims to dispel this view and show that he is a deeply serious artist making work that is significant and influential. Dates and Locations […]
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In the early 19th century, the Forest of Fontainebleau, situated 35 miles from Paris, became a key inspiration for modern landscape painting. Artists and tourists flocked there to escape the city. For painters, the Forest’s diverse terrain – woodlands, rocks, oaks, marshes, and glades – offered endless opportunities to explore light, colour, and composition. Painting […] |
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For many people, Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, for others it is a land of conflict. But what is less well known is that it has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. This lecture introduces the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts […] 
This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion, spanning 2,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh, Zanskar, Spiti, Lahoul, Nepal, Mustang, […] 
Can we ever really ‘know’ a painting fully? What might we gain if we look again – but slowly – at a familiar picture? Looking with a curious eye we discover how familiar paintings by Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh that we know well from reproductions were both extraordinary and pioneering. They made extraordinary […] |
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With her innovative use of colour, fluid brushwork, and attention to fleeting moments of daily life, Berthe Morisot stands as a defining figure of French Impressionism. Her experimental approach challenged academic conventions, creating a visual language of light, immediacy, and atmosphere. Beyond their surface beauty, her paintings convey deeper meanings. By examining a selection of […] 
A general introduction to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known by its inhabitants as Druk Yul or land of the Thunder Dragon. This is a reference to the Drukpa tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism that permeates every aspect of Bhutanese life. This lecture explores the history, art and culture of this extraordinary country, which for […] |
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This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion, spanning 2,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh, Zanskar, Spiti, Lahoul, Nepal, Mustang, […]
In his home country, Damien Hirst is often seen as a practical joker, pulling the wool over the eyes of the public, and not making proper art at all. This lecture aims to dispel this view and show that he is a deeply serious artist making work that is significant and influential. Dates and Locations […] |
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This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion, spanning 2,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh, Zanskar, Spiti, Lahoul, Nepal, Mustang, […]
During Napoleon III’s reign (1852-1870), the Paris landscape was transformed by the construction of wide boulevards, elegant buildings and parks. Theatres, cafes and entertainment venues flourished, offering spaces for sociability and artistic exchange and inspiring impressionist artists keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern capital. This lecture will examine works by Manet, Renoir […] |
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Can we ever really ‘know’ a painting fully? What might we gain if we look again – but slowly – at a familiar picture? Looking with a curious eye we discover how familiar paintings by Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh that we know well from reproductions were both extraordinary and pioneering. They made extraordinary […]
A general introduction to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known by its inhabitants as Druk Yul or land of the Thunder Dragon. This is a reference to the Drukpa tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism that permeates every aspect of Bhutanese life. This lecture explores the history, art and culture of this extraordinary country, which for […] |
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Joanne Rhymer, MA (UCL) is an art historian specialising in 19th-century and early 20th century French art. Her interests include the visual skills involved in sustained looking at paintings.She has worked at the National Gallery and for London galleries and institutions including Tate, the Hayward Gallery, Sotheby’s and the National Portrait Gallery as well as […] |
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Can we ever really ‘know’ a painting fully? What might we gain if we look again – but slowly – at a familiar picture? Looking with a curious eye we discover how familiar paintings by Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh that we know well from reproductions were both extraordinary and pioneering. They made extraordinary […] |
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This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion, spanning 2,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh, Zanskar, Spiti, Lahoul, Nepal, Mustang, […]
During Napoleon III’s reign (1852-1870), the Paris landscape was transformed by the construction of wide boulevards, elegant buildings and parks. Theatres, cafes and entertainment venues flourished, offering spaces for sociability and artistic exchange and inspiring impressionist artists keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern capital. This lecture will examine works by Manet, Renoir […] |
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For many people, Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, for others it is a land of conflict. But what is less well known is that it has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. This lecture introduces the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts […]
For many people, Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, for others it is a land of conflict. But what is less well known is that it has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. This lecture introduces the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts […] |
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A general introduction to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known by its inhabitants as Druk Yul or land of the Thunder Dragon. This is a reference to the Drukpa tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism that permeates every aspect of Bhutanese life. This lecture explores the history, art and culture of this extraordinary country, which for […] |
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