Art Historical London announce arts talk series

From mid-April, Richmond Library will host a number of exciting talks exploring various movements, mediums and influences in the art world.

Holbein's visits to England

This will take place over two lectures. The first will see participants learn about Hans Holbein’s visits seeking patronage in England between 1526 to 1528 and 1532 to 1540.

The second lecture will offer participants an opportunity to take a fresh look at some of Hans Holbein’s paintings in person.

• Date: Friday 12 April and Friday 19 April
• Time: 11am to 12 noon
• Location: 
  • Richmond Library Annexe (Friday 12 April)
  • National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN (Friday 19 April)
• Price: £15 per talk, £30 for both

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The Birth of Expressionism: The Friendships that made Modern Art

Delivered by Cindy Polemis, this talk is closely connected with the exhibition at the Tate Modern called Expressionists Kandinsky, Munter and the Blue Rider. Participants will learn about the story of a ground breaking circle of friends and artistic colleagues in the early 20th century.

• Date: Friday 26 April
• Time: 11am to 12 noon
• Location: Richmond Library Annexe
• Price: £15

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Heavenly Blues? Three Blue Pigments and Their Roles in European Art

Delivered by Evie Hatch, this talk will bring the colour blue down to earth by exploring the material histories of three blue pigments in European art from the medieval period up to the 21st century. 

• Date: Friday 3 May
• Time: 11am to 12 noon
• Location: Richmond Library Annexe
• Price: £15

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Tamara de Lempicka: Art Deco Goddess

Delivered by Sarah Jaffray, this talk will see participants learn about Tamara de Lempicka's life, art, her clients and her art deco lifestyle.

• Date: Friday 10 May
• Time: 11am to 12 noon
• Location: Richmond Library Annexe
• Price: £15

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Flaming June, all you ever wanted to know

Delivered by Alan Read, this talk will see participants learn about the details of the familiar image, Flaming June and the delicate preparatory drawings by Frederic, Lord Leighton. 

• Date: Friday 24 May
• Time: 11am to 12 noon
• Location: Richmond Library Annexe
• Price: £15

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The talks will be available to view online and as a replay.