Hugh Belsey on Gainsborough

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Gainsborough painted portraits at all periods of his career and they provided the majority of his income. Some were initiated by the artist and in the 1780s, when he was expending much of his energy on so-called ‘Fancy’ pictures, the lengthy process of painting a couple of important portraits raises further questions about their classification, their intention and their purpose. This lecture examines this dichotomy and shows how very inventive Gainsborough’s work was during the last decade of his life.

Why Museums Matter

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

On the Ballroom table 7 February to 19 May We invited visitors and people in our local community to complete the statement ‘Museums matter to me because…’ as a way of understanding what people value about museums and how the role of museums is understood in contemporary society. This exciting installation is a visual response...

£7 – £12.50

Up Late Friday

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 5pm - 9pm to experience the Museum Free of charge after hours. Immerse yourself in an electric programme of pop up talks, art demos, installations, performances and DJ Sets. All Up Lates are specially curated by upcoming student talent and arts practitioners from the Universities...

Performance and Exhibition: Bath Festivals’ Party in the City

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Bath Festivals - Party in the City Free admission to the Museum, exhibitions and performances In Partnership with Bath Spa University Showcasing work and performances by students from Bath Spa University who have created a contemporary response to the Holburne and its collection. Visit Muse: The Collection Inspires (Tuesday 14 to Monday 27 May)- an exhibition...

Up Late Friday: Mindful May

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 5-9pm to experience the Museum free of charge after-hours. Immerse yourself in an eclectic programme of pop-up talks, art demos, installations, performances, DJ-sets and cocktails. All Up Lates are specially curated by upcoming student talent and arts practitioners from the Universities of Bath Spa, Bath...

SOLD OUT: Un avant-goût de la France – Evening of Art, Wine & Cheese

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

***This event is now fully booked*** Ease into summer with an evening of sampling and sipping in our Garden Café. Great Western Wine’s latest partner, Domain Cazes, from Southern France will be on hand to answer your questions in this informal tasting. Discover their extraordinary range of organic wines, including the 8th best Grenache in...

£20

Up Late Friday: Meet the Makers

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 5-9pm to experience the Museum free after-hours. Immerse yourself in an eclectic programme of pop-up talks, art demos, installations, performances, DJ-sets and cocktails. All Up Late's are specially curated by student talent and arts practitioners from the Universities of Bath Spa, Bath and Bristol. Meet...