Upcoming events

	Flourishing Art in 17th Century Spain by Isabelle Kent Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 18:30 to 20:00 About the lecture: In the 16th and 17th centuries, Spain rose as the great superpower with an empire spanning the globe. This vast wealth, alongside the renewed catholic fervour of the counter reformation kickstarted the Spanish siglo d’oro – literally the century of gold - the great flouri... Read more
	Monumental Squares and Fountains of Rome by Stuart Harvey Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 18:30 to 20:00 About the lecture: Join professional Rome tourist guide Stuart Harvey for a virtual stroll through the heart of Rome to discover some of the most iconic monuments of the Eternal City. 28 centuries of history can be divided into three periods - Rome of the Ancient Romans, Rome under the rule... Read more
	David Hockney: A Certain Generosity of Spirit by Michael Howard Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 18:30 to 20:00 About the lecture: This lecture will celebrate the inspirational work of one of Britain’s best known artists whose work is instantly recognisable and speaks directly to us of the joys and challenges of being alive. We will share the journey of his life from Bradford to London; to New York... Read more
	Wonderful Things! Tutankhamun's Tomb and Treasures by Lucia Gahlin Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 18:30 to 20:00 About the lecture: The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 was the greatest archaeological discovery of the twentieth century. In this lecture Lucia sheds light on the young pharaoh behind the tomb, his unusual burial place and its iconic treasures. Lucia will examine t... Read more
	The Sphinx of Delft. Vermeer's masterpieces by Stella Lyons Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 18:30 to 20:00 About the lecture: Johannes Vermeer is today regarded as one of the most important painters in art history. Yet this wasn’t always the case. He was almost entirely forgotten for two centuries after his death, only to be rediscovered in the 1800s. Vermeer’s works are revered for their rich c... Read more