A Break from Tradition

University Art Collection 6 Redlands Road, Reading

The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a transformative period in Europe. Developments in industry, technology and transportation altered life beyond recognition. It was against this backdrop of unprecedented […]

Ladybird in Focus: Changing Times

The Museum of English Rural Life The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire

The need to adapt and modernise has always been central to the story of Ladybird Books Ltd. However, nowhere in its 100+ year history is this more apparent than between […]

Curator’s Tour: A Break from Tradition

The Museum of English Rural Life The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire

Join us for this special Curator-led tour of ‘A Break From Tradition: Modern Drawings in the University of Reading Art Collection'. The exhibition features artists such as James McNeill Abbott Whistler, Gwen John, Walter […]

Closer Look: Conversations with a Curator

Join us for a new series of exciting online talks, where you'll get the chance to dive deep into the world of art with our expert curators, conservators and scholars. […]

Closer Look: Conversations with a Curator

Join us for a new series of exciting free online talks, where you'll get the chance to dive deep into the world of art with our expert curators, conservators and […]

Closer Look: Conservations with a Conservator

Join us for a new series of exciting online talks, where you'll get the chance to dive deep into the world of art with our expert curators, conservators and scholars. […]