Lectures

Expert art historians or curators share with Members their knowledgeable insights into artists’ lives and work – often related to current exhibitions taking place in London or anniversaries.

There are six lectures each year held on Tuesday evenings starting at 8pm and there is no charge to Art Group members.

Club Members attending should also be members of the Art Group and can sign up for Art Group membership on the evening.

The Art Group annual subscription of £20, which reduces to £10 if you join after 30th June, is payable at Reception using a credit / debit card.

Art Group members may bring guests who are not members of the Club paying £10 each on arrival.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THIS LECTURE IS BEING HELD ON ZOOM ONLY.
Booking is required. Booking opens on 21st March at 11am.

 

Edward Hopper and the City

Lecture by Kathy McLaughlin

 

Tuesday 15th April 8pm

 

Hopper’s paintings of the city present a vision of modern humanity living in a state of isolation. The figures in Nighthawks, or Office at Night may inhabit the same space, but they are otherwise disconnected one from the other, alone in their thoughts. Hopper also manages to convey the strange wonder of the urban experience. This lecture suggests that space has an important part to play and that we need to take a closer look at the built environment – Hopper’s treatment of apartment blocks, theatres, offices and streets. This lecture considers the expressive possibilities of the urban environment in art.

 

Kathy is a freelance lecturer specialising in 19th century art history, she has published catalogues and
articles for the British Council and the Barbican Art Gallery. She is a Course Director at the V&A Museum where she organises courses and study days on the history of Art and Design.

 

BOOKING IS REQUIRED.
This lecture will be held on Zoom only.
Book with Reception in person or call them on 0208 480 4200
Each Art Group member to book for themselves.
No forward booking. One lecture at a time. No guests.
For any queries contact, Sue Jell, Lectures Organiser at suejell@hotmail.co.uk

2025 Art Group Lectures

 

Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth

21st January with Jo Walton

 

Tricks of the Trade – Looking into Paintings

18th February with Frank Woodgate

 

Mad on Colour – Impressionists in Venice

18th March with Jacqueline Cockburn

 

Edward Hopper

15th April with Kathy McLaughlin

 

Andy Warhol

20th May with Lucrezia Walker

 

Feeling Blue – Colour and the Artists Palette

23rd September with Lynne Gibson

 

Berthe Morisot

21st October with Jo Rhymer