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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ALL TICKET HOLDERS HAVE BEEN EMAILED AND REFUNDS ARE BEING PROCESSED** Art historian, curator and novelist Alicia Foster draws on previously unpublished archival sources in her book Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris to explore John’s many relationships with artists and writers. She offers...
Mary Moore is the only child of Henry Moore. She has curated numerous exhibitions and written extensively on her father’s life and work as well as appearing on radio and television programmes internationally. She will be hosted by Chris Stephens, Director of the museum, in a discussion that explores Henry Moore’s life and legacy. Garden...
HOLBURNE PRIDE Celebrating our Creative Community Friday 14 & Saturday 15 June The Holburne Museum is celebrating PRIDE for the first time... Over two days our PRIDE event aims to increase the engagement of the local community with Queer arts and culture through talks, creative workshops, films, cabaret, and silent discos. Exclusively programmed by the...
Chris Stephens will be in-conversation with a member of the Holburne Future Collective. Their discussion will cover the role that museums, exhibitions and those running them can play in shaping how Queer art is perceived and consider the opportunities and challenges such institutions present in promoting Queer Art. With sixteen years of experience at Tate...
Maggie Hamblings portrait of Derek Jarman that now sits within the Holburne Collection will be the focus of this lecture, alongside the broader subject of queer art. Bob Mills is Professor of Medieval Studies and Head of the History of Art Department at UCL. Between 2015 and 2018 he directed qUCL, UCL’s LGBTQ+ research network, and previously he was...
During these talks a member of the Holburne Future Collective will interview a panel of young queer artists. Featuring Matthew Dennis and Eryn McDonald the panel will give each speaker the opportunity to talk for fifteen minutes and will have a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities which young queer artists face. Giving viewers...
