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Frederic Edwin Church (1826–1900) is one of the greatest American painters of the landscape oil sketch. Join curator Christopher Riopelle as he explores the significance of Church's works, currently on display in the exhibition Through American Eyes: Frederic Church and the Landscape Oil Sketch , and how they relate to the National Gallery. Lunchtime talks On Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, focus in on one painting with our talks in the Gallery, or explore wider themes in the collection at...   [more]

Dada and Surrealist expert and Man Ray confidante, Baum discusses the artist’s portraits with exhibition curator Terence Pepper. This is a free event. To get your free ticket book online, call 020 7306 0055 or visit the Gallery   [more]

The second in this lecture series organised by Ab Rogers and the MA Interior Design programme features Petra Blaisse. From 1987 Blaisse worked as a freelance designer and won distinction for her architectural installations in which the exhibited work was challenged more than displayed. Gradually her focus shifted to the use of textiles, light and finishes in interior space and at the same time, to t...   [more]

Professional development for photographers most often relates to technical or creative aspects of the job. But there are many complex financial issues that are crucial to maintaining a successful and consistent practice. For this edition of The Social we invite two professionals with industry experience to offer advice on various aspects of accounting for photographers.  The Social is a regular bar...   [more]

Many artists take residence in organisations with structures, systems and priorities that challenge them. This discussion asks how artists can use both restrictions and opportunities to affect institutions. Featuring Whitechapel Gallery Artist in Residence Lucy Cash and artist Richard Layzell. In association with Artquest.Lucy Cash is an artist and filmmaker. She is drawn to beginning with the ext...   [more]

Critic, editor and curator Clive Phillpot shares his experience of working in the field of artists’ books – considering the politics of publishing and the state ofthe medium today with Antony Hudek, curator and co-founder, Occasional Papers.  This series is associated with Booktrek: Selected Essays on Artists’ Books since 1972 by Clive Phillpot. Booking essential.*Proof of concession or me...   [more]

Join artists Random International as they discuss their critically acclaimed art installation Rain Room with international curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, Co-Director of Serpentine Gallery, and choreographer Wayne McGregor, Director of Wayne McGregor Random Dance. The experience of Rain Room has been delighting London audiences with its surreal concept and inventiveness, which this lively eve...   [more]

Established in 1996, Body & Soul is a pioneering UK charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children, teenagers and families living with, or affected by HIV. In 2011 Body & Soul devised the ‘Life In My Shoes’ campaign to educate young people beyond the facts of HIV and to explore their attitudes and behaviour around the misconceptions associated with HIV. Central to this campaign is the...   [more]

For his fourth solo show at Kate MacGarry, Bryans has transferred his process of erasure from newspaper cuttings to brick. As with his newspaper works he has taken a pre-existing, familiar material and eroded the surface, revealing new forms. Bryans has not only used a local material but also one that is heavily associated with Englishness. Bricks are the foundation of England's built environment and we...   [more]

Join artist Hale Man for afternoon exploring the Chinese’s Zodiac to celebrate Chinese New Year Free ticket required, available one hour before the event starts on a first come, first served basis. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes. For ages 5+ and their carers.   [more]