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 social, economic and political change that a new generation of artists began to challenge traditional artistic practices. These artists would eventually create what we now […]
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 1950 and 1979. From changing attitudes to the women’s place in the home, to dramatic shifts in design and technology, the rapid transformation occurring during […]
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 Sickert and Spencer Gore. Discover how these artists used pencil, ink, pastel and chalk to capture the excitement, vitality and anxiety of a new, modern world. The […]
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. Discover the stories behind the masterpieces, learn about the creative process, and ask all your burning questions. Dr Hannah Lyons (Curator of the University of […]