Lectures

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Andy Warhol is remembered as the king of pop art who embraced celebrity and consumerism, and would become an American icon. Yet there is a lesser-known side to him: the shy, gay son of immigrants whose prolific and experimental artistic practice enabled a counterculture that would play a part in transforming modern art. Don’t miss this incredible success story!

In 1762 Empress Catherine II was the sole ruler of the Russian Empire, creating the most glittering court in Europe, and became the world’s greatest collector. From the arts to architecture and dazzling jewels, her craving for cultivating and accumulating the finest items formed the nucleus of the St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum. The unknown secrets of Catherine’s lust for art and her private passions will be revealed!

Hidden Canvases explores the key stages in street art's growth examining the different elements and styles that comprise the scene with no rules.

Rome’s art and architecture were some of the finest of man’s creations. In this talk, Dr. Roberts presents beautiful works of art - sculpture, mosaic, wall-paintings, silver and jewellery - to trace the history of this mighty city.