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CANCELLED – Michael Simpson in conversation with Mark Wallinger

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

*Due to unforeseen circumstances this talk has been cancelled. We are working to refund all ticket buyers via their original method of payment.   To coincide with the first museum survey of his works on paper, we are delighted to announce that Michael Simpson will be in conversation with one of his greatest admirers, the...

£15.00

So long as breath controls my being: Love and Marriage Portraiture in Renaissance Europe

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Join guest curator Lucy Whitaker for an evening of discovery and exploration of marriage portraiture in the Renaissance. The social and political implications of wedlock, its rituals and ceremonies, and the way these aspects interacted with the fine and decorative arts, will be underpinned by an ultimately elusive and current question: how to convey deep...

£15.00

SOLD OUT – Modern pots: Lucie Rie and exile: A talk by Edmund de Waal

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

We are delighted to welcome master potter, author and artist Edmund de Waal, whose beautiful porcelain pots have transformed the world of British ceramics. Edmund will talk about Lucie Rie’s life in both Vienna and London, and her influence on his own work. The exhibition and Garden Cafe will be open from 6pm before the...

£15.00

A conversation with Edward Bulmer

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

  Join Edward Bulmer, architectural historian, interior designer and founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, to discuss his book, The Colourful Past, exploring the vibrant history of British country houses. The Colourful Past is a celebration of the country house and a snapshot of the craftsmanship and artistry still brought into play to decorate, restore,...

£15.00

SOLD OUT – The Hidden Treasures of Sydney Gardens

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Susana Parker, archaeologist and heritage expert, recently discovered a Roman sarcophagus in the gardens around the Holburne Museum, as part of a Heritage Lottery-funded project. Susana and Wendy Powney, technology consultant, will talk about the forgotten histories of Sydney Gardens and how they are working to protect the special treasures of the Grade II-listed pleasure...

£10

Celebrating Miss Biffin: A conversation with Alison Lapper

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

  West country artist Sarah Biffin excelled as a professional painter by challenging the norms of Georgian society, which restricted autonomy and financial independence for disabled women. In conversation with art historians Emma Rutherford and Ellie Smith, the artist Alison Lapper will share her experience as a disabled woman artist 150 years later. Lapper was...

£15.00

Sue Hubbard: God’s Little Artist

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Sue Hubbard, the award-winning poet, novelist and art critic, will read from her recent publication God’s Little Artist, a biography in verse on Gwen John which celebrates her passionate life and work. FREE  - booking required This event takes place during the Holburne Up Late. The Galleries and café will be open 5pm – 8.30pm

Free

Tanya Harrod: Taste, allegiances and studio ceramics in Britain

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

Tanya Harrod, author of The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century, will explore Gillian Lowndes’s work in the context of the period in which British ceramicists pushed the boundaries of modern sculpture. The Garden Café will be open serving drinks from 6pm – 7pm The Car Park is FREE after 6pm and will close...

£15

Dr Rowan Williams on Gwen John – SOLD OUT

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT Former Archbishop of Canterbury, academic, poet and writer, Rowan has written a series of poems about Gwen John which, he has said, ‘come from a deep, deep love of Gwen John’s painting, but also fascination with a figure who moves in and out of much larger, aggressive and frequently...

£15

Lubaina Himid in conversation with Amrita Dhallu – SOLD OUT

The Holburne Museum Holburne Museum, Bath, United Kingdom

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Lubaina Himid’s practice includes paintings, drawings, and installations through which she seeks to uncover marginalised histories, figures, and cultural expressions. We are delighted to welcome her to the Holburne to hear more about the influences on her work, particularly the Lost Threads installation currently on show. Lubaina will be...

£15