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Alberto Giacometti: An encounter between Being and Nothingness

Responding to the suffering and devastation of postwar Europe, Giacometti’s work offers a different perspective of history, and a meditation on the human condition. They are imbued with emotional intensity and timeless qualities that continue to inspire and resonate with contemporary artists.

The trailblazing career of Lee Miller

To tie in with Tate Britain’s extensive retrospective , Cindy showcases the work of this extraordinary woman: model, war correspondent and Surrealist photographer. See below for more information on this leading figure in avant garde scenes of London, Paris and Cairo.

Abstract Erotic

This talk gives a general introduction to the sculptures of Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse and Alice Adams in relation to The Courtauld exhibition ‘Abstract Erotic’, which features their work. More info below

Female Patrons and the start of NY’s greatest collections

Between 1929-39, 4 of NewYork’s most iconic museums emerged in Manhattan:the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney, Frick Collection, and Guggenheim. All world famous institutions. But their founders, all women, are relatively unknown. This lecture will try and shine a light on these trailblazers!

Private Tour Tate Britain: Happy Birthday Mr Turner!

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth (April 23 April 1775) Cindy will mark the event with a 3 part lecture series on the the career of one of the most widely admired and influential British artists of all time. More info below

Turner A Modern Master?

This week Cindy will look at Turner's late works, including his Proto- Impressionist and abstract approach. More info below

Series: Happy Birthday Mr Turner!

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth (April 23 April 1775) Cindy will mark the event with a 3 part lecture series on the the career of one of the most widely admired and influential British artists of all time. More info below

Constable and the archetype of the English landscape

Can familiarity obscure the fact that Constable was just as radical and just as influential as his close contemporary Turner? This lecture will attempt to lift the lid on the “chocolate-box” Constable and reveal him to be the rebel he truly was!

The Marvels of Trompe l'oeil

The illusionistic representation of things, deceiving our eyes, has been around since the Romans. However, over time artist got better and better at it, creating magical artificial scenes which are incredibly life like. Join Mariska for 1 hour of visual trickery and some of the most amazing scenes!

Symbolism in Art: Animals

As the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.

Romanticism in British Art: Feeling the Natural World

Romantic artist believed that industrialisation, commercialisation and urbanisation were destructive to our spirits and emotions and only by reconnecting to our feelings could we live fulfilled lives. This talk will focus on the artistic responses of different British artist. more info below

Symbolism in Art: Allegories

As the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.

The Quest for Knowledge: How the Enlightenment Changed Art Forever

Across Europe philosophers, writers, intellectuals and scientists sought to understand the world around them through observation and experimentation. This talk will look at how these changes impacted on the art. more info below

Course: from Enlightenment to Romanticism, forces of change

This term we are looking at art and artists that shaped a new evolution in the arts. We will cover different aspects of the Enlightenment and Romanticism, brought to you by some of our best speakers. more info below

Symbolism in Art: Objects

As the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.

Jan van Eyck: God is in the Detail, a series of 3

Join Mariska for this series looking at some of the most wonderful works by Jan van Eyck and his extraordinary eye for life’s details. We will take a deep dive each week into some of his masterpieces: The Ghent Altar Piece, The Arnolfini Portrait and other portraits, and his small devotional works.

Symbolism in Art: Geometric Shapes

As the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.

Jan van Eyck: God is in the Detail, a series of 3

Join Mariska for this series looking at some of the most wonderful works by Jan van Eyck and his extraordinary eye for life’s details. We will take a deep dive each week into some of his masterpieces: The Ghent Altar Piece, The Arnolfini Portrait and other portraits, and his small devotional works.

Britain vs the Bauhaus: modern design in the 1930s

As the impact of the economic ‘Slump’ of c.1929-34 hit British manufacturing sales, many in local and national government took the view that Britain’s struggling industrial base could be improved if moves were made to provide for better design education. Bauhaus served as its inspiration.

Symbolism in Art: Colours

As the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.

Jan van Eyck: God is in the Detail, a series of 3

Join Mariska for this series looking at some of the most wonderful works by Jan van Eyck and his extraordinary eye for life’s details. We will take a deep dive each week into some of his masterpieces: The Ghent Altar Piece, The Arnolfini Portrait and other portraits, and his small devotional works.

Anni and Josef Albers: Iconic Pair of Modernism

From the Bauhaus School in Weimar to Black Mountain College, Yale, and their beloved Mexico, Anni and Josef Albers produced pivotal artworks and influential theories that defined the history of 20th century.This lectures pays tribute to these pioneers. more info below

FREE: Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, enjoying the Dutch Masters

In partnership with the Timken Museum in San Diego, USA, Mariska will be delivering a talk on Dutch art from the 17th century using 6 extra ordinary examples from the museum's wonderful collection of European Old Masters. Please find more details below

Symbolism in Art: Christianity

As the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.

Weird and Wonderful Symbols in the Arts

Get ready to be surprised, moved and delighted as you finally find out what some of the strangest symbolic additions in traditional Western European paintings actually mean.

Series: 4 European Renaissance Masterpieces; Titian

What makes an artwork so iconic that it stands out across centuries? Time for an in-depth look at 4 of the period's most iconic masterpieces and the details that make them truly unforgettable.

Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism

Join Cindy on a journey exploring a hundred years of Brazilian art, coinciding with the RA exhibition running 28 January – 21 April 2025. More info below

Vermeer - The Whole Story

The 2023 exhibition in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam showcasing 28 of Vermeer's 37 known paintings has shown us there is more to Vermeer than his tranquil, peaceful, still and meditative genre paintings.

Series: 4 European Renaissance Masterpieces; Raphael

What makes an artwork so iconic that it stands out across centuries? Time for an in-depth look at 4 of the period's most iconic masterpieces and the details that make them truly unforgettable.

Surrealism in Latin America

Surrealism is not owned by any one culture. In this lecture we will look at art and artists from Mexico, Chile, Brazil and Cuba to see how Latin American artists transformed the definition of surrealism and its magical potential. more info below