In this talk we will examine how John Singer Sargent, a citizen of nowhere, cosmopolitan, became everyone's favourite portraitist.
Project Category: Art History Events
Art on the Silk Road
This talk examines the rich artistic heritage that flourished as a result of the extensive trade network - the Silk Road.
Superstar: What Andy Warhol know about contemporary celebrity
During this talk through an in-depth analysis of Andy Warhol's portrayals of iconic figures we'll learn about his vision of contemporary media culture.
Marina Abramović, the cult of the hero
In this one hour talk we look at the work of the incredible charismatic Marina Abramović, where life is art and art is life.
Redefining Childhood in 18th-century art
In this lecture, we will discuss the transformative impact of philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ideas on the portrayal of children in art during the 18th century.
Sinister Satire: the Art of Pieter Bruegel
This talk invites guests to unravel the layers of Bruegel's seemingly whimsical images, revealing the profound depths of his very serious humour.
The Art of Laughter
Seldom did one country produce so many comical paintings as the Netherlands did during the Dutch Golden Age. Join us as we explore the funniest moments in Dutch artworks!
Mother’s Day Special: Secrets and Symbols of Annunciation Paintings
The second most frequently painted subject in the history of pre-Modern Western art is the Annunciation (the first is the Crucifixion, but this one is less grisly and nicer for Mother’s Day). This is the moment when God sent the Angel Gabriel to tell Mary that she will bear the son of God. There have...
Amsterdam’s Our Lord in the Attic Museum: Former Hidden Church
This talk will introduce 'Our Lord in the Attic' museum, the position of the Catholics during the ‘Golden Age of the Netherlands’, famous Catholic artists and so called Dutch tolerance and liberalism.
Behind Closed Doors: Secrets and Taboos in Contemporary Art
In this session we will delve into all the ways artists have recently tackled in their works taboo themes linking to love, sexuality and trauma.