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Upcoming events

SICILIAN SPLENDOURS: FROM GREECE TO THE NORMANS

Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 18:30 to 20:00

About the Lecture

We look at the rich art, architecture and history of Sicily - the largest island of the ancient Mediterranean and, in the ancient world, the wealthiest.

First we see the Carthaginians, the first major invaders of Sicily and their distinctive, enigm... Read more

BANKSY FRAUD OR GENIUS

Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 18:30 to 20:00

About the Lecture

The lecture will trace the story of Banksy’s humble beginnings as a tagger on the streets of Bristol in the 1980’s to one of the most recognisable names in the art world.  We will examine the reasons behind his incredible rise, looking at some of his famo... Read more

THE ART OF PERSPECTIVE IN RENAISSANCE ITALY

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 18:30 to 20:00

About the Lecture

The development of perspective in Renaissance Italy changed the way we see the world. This aspect of one of the greatest ever periods in art history is often glossed over because it is seen to be ‘too technical’. However not only does perspective epitomis... Read more

THE STORY OF THE CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE

Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 18:30 to 20:00

About the Lecture

This talk deals with the fascinating story of a diamond mine in South Africa which remains the source of the largest piece of diamond rough in history. From the creation of diamonds deep within the earth’s crust to images taken by the speaker as she trave... Read more