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Cezanne: A Life: TalkCezanne: A Life: TalkA talk about the artist by Alex Danchev.23rd May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
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Cezanne: A Life: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 23rd May 2013 - 1pm-1.45pm
A talk about the artist by Alex Danchev.
 
Manet: Corner Of A Cafe-Concert: TalkManet: Corner Of A Cafe-Concert: TalkA talk on the French artist.23rd May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventToday Only
Manet: Corner Of A Cafe-Concert: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 23rd May 2013 - 4pm
A talk on the French artist.
 
Birth of a Collection: The Barber Institute of Fine arts and the National GalleryBirth of a Collection: The Barber Institute of Fine arts and the National GalleryBirth of a Collection: The Barber Institute of Fine arts and the National GalleryThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts celebrates its 80th anniversary, marking the occasion with a display of 19th century and Old Master paintings. The artworks were first displayed and stored together in the National Gallery during the early days of the Barber Institute back in the 1930s. This exhibition will reunite the collection, which includes ma23rd May 2013Sunday 1st September 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOngoing
Birth of a Collection: The Barber Institute of Fine arts and the National Gallery
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions | PRICING  Free  
DATES  22nd May to 1st September 2013
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts celebrates its 80th anniversary, marking the occasion with a display of 19th century and Old Master paintings. The artworks w... More about this event
 
Michael Landy: Saints AliveMichael Landy: Saints AliveMichael Landy: Saints Alive2013 Associate Artist in residence at the National Gallery, Michael Landy, is the subject of a free exhibition in the gallery's Sunley Room where seven kinetic sculptures go on display from May 2013. In Saints Alive Landy's large-scale works, consisting of fragments of National Gallery paintings cast in three dimensions, represent a contemporary v23rd May 2013Sunday 24th November 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOngoing
Michael Landy: Saints Alive
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting | PRICING  Free  
DATES  23rd May to 24th November 2013
2013 Associate Artist in residence at the National Gallery, Michael Landy, is the subject of a free exhibition in the gallery's Sunley Room where seven kinetic... More about this event
 
Reynolds: Captain Robert Orme: TalkReynolds: Captain Robert Orme: TalkWith Karly Allen and Andrew Nelson.24th May 2013Friday 24th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Reynolds: Captain Robert Orme: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 24th May 2013 - 1pm-2.15pm
With Karly Allen and Andrew Nelson.
 
Claude: Seaport With The Embarkation Of Saint Ursula: TalkClaude: Seaport With The Embarkation Of Saint Ursula: TalkA gallery talk.24th May 2013Friday 24th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Claude: Seaport With The Embarkation Of Saint Ursula: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 24th May 2013 - 4pm
A gallery talk.
 
Carracci: The Dead Christ Mourned (The Three Maries): WorkshopCarracci: The Dead Christ Mourned (The Three Maries): WorkshopA detailed verbal description of the painting for blind and partially-sighted visitors.25th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Carracci: The Dead Christ Mourned (The Three Maries): Workshop
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 25th May 2013 - 11.30am-0.45am
A detailed verbal description of the painting for blind and partially-sighted visitors.
 
Gold, Bones And Mementos: Workshop (Ages 5-11)Gold, Bones And Mementos: Workshop (Ages 5-11)Harriet Hill helps to create your very own relic.26th May 2013Sunday 26th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Gold, Bones And Mementos: Workshop (Ages 5-11)
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Sunday 26th May 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Harriet Hill helps to create your very own relic.
 
Twenty-Seven Shades Of Black: TalkTwenty-Seven Shades Of Black: TalkJames Heard examines the history of black and its use by Velzquez, Hals and Manet.27th May 2013Monday 27th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Twenty-Seven Shades Of Black: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Monday 27th May 2013 - 1pm-1.45pm
James Heard examines the history of black and its use by Velzquez, Hals and Manet.
 
Tura: Saint Jerome: TalkTura: Saint Jerome: TalkA quick insight into one painting.27th May 2013Monday 27th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Tura: Saint Jerome: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Monday 27th May 2013 - 4pm
A quick insight into one painting.
 
Schiavone: Jupiter Seducing Callisto: TalkSchiavone: Jupiter Seducing Callisto: TalkA quick insight into one painting.28th May 2013Tuesday 28th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Schiavone: Jupiter Seducing Callisto: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Tuesday 28th May 2013 - 4pm
A quick insight into one painting.
 
Costume: TalkCostume: TalkA talk by Jacqui Ansell.29th May 2013Wednesday 29th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Costume: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Wednesday 29th May 2013 at 1pm-1.15pm and 1.20pm-1.35pm
A talk by Jacqui Ansell.
 
Hals: Young Man Holding A Skull (Vanitas): TalkHals: Young Man Holding A Skull (Vanitas): TalkA quick insight into one painting.29th May 2013Wednesday 29th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Hals: Young Man Holding A Skull (Vanitas): Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Wednesday 29th May 2013 - 4pm
A quick insight into one painting.
 
The Making, Meaning And Journey Of Rubens Peace And War: TalkThe Making, Meaning And Journey Of Rubens Peace And War: TalkWith Rebecca Lyons.30th May 2013Thursday 30th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The Making, Meaning And Journey Of Rubens Peace And War: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 30th May 2013 - 1pm-1.45pm
With Rebecca Lyons.
 
Manet: Corner Of A Cafe-Concert: TalkManet: Corner Of A Cafe-Concert: TalkA talk on the French artist.30th May 2013Thursday 30th May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Manet: Corner Of A Cafe-Concert: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 30th May 2013 - 4pm
A talk on the French artist.
 
Imaginary Landscapes: TalkImaginary Landscapes: TalkArtist Gayna Pelham shows how to create an imaginary landscape.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Imaginary Landscapes: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 31st May 2013 - 1pm-2.15pm
Artist Gayna Pelham shows how to create an imaginary landscape.
 
Claude: Seaport With The Embarkation Of Saint Ursula: TalkClaude: Seaport With The Embarkation Of Saint Ursula: TalkA gallery talk.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Claude: Seaport With The Embarkation Of Saint Ursula: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 31st May 2013 - 4pm
A gallery talk.
 
Guided ToursGuided ToursA chance to look behind the scenes and learn about the history of the International Concert Hall.1st June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Guided Tours
event > Tours | PRICING  Free  
DATES  1st to 30th June 2013
A chance to look behind the scenes and learn about the history of the International Concert Hall.
 
Batoni: Time Orders Old Age To Destroy Beauty: TalkBatoni: Time Orders Old Age To Destroy Beauty: TalkAn insight into Batoni's work.3rd June 2013Monday 24th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Batoni: Time Orders Old Age To Destroy Beauty: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th Jun 2013 - 4pm
An insight into Batoni's work.
 
Velazquez: Philip Iv Of Spain In Brown And Silver: TalkVelazquez: Philip Iv Of Spain In Brown And Silver: Talk5th June 2013Wednesday 12th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Velazquez: Philip Iv Of Spain In Brown And Silver: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Wednesday 5th and Wednesday 12th June 2013 - 4pm
 
Corot: Italian Woman: TalkCorot: Italian Woman: TalkA brief discussion on the artwork.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Corot: Italian Woman: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 6th June 2013 - 1pm-1.30pm
A brief discussion on the artwork.
 
Cione And Workshop: The San Pier Maggiore Altarpiece:TalkCione And Workshop: The San Pier Maggiore Altarpiece:TalkA brief insight into the painting.6th June 2013Thursday 13th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
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Cione And Workshop: The San Pier Maggiore Altarpiece:Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 6th and Thursday 13th June 2013 - 4pm
A brief insight into the painting.
 
Catena: A Warrior Adoring The Infant Christ And Virgin: TalkCatena: A Warrior Adoring The Infant Christ And Virgin: TalkA brief talk on the painting, followed by a drawing session.7th June 2013Friday 7th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Catena: A Warrior Adoring The Infant Christ And Virgin: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 7th June 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
A brief talk on the painting, followed by a drawing session.
 
Kalf: Still Life with Drinking-Horn: TalkKalf: Still Life with Drinking-Horn: TalkA discussion on the artwork.7th June 2013Friday 21st June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
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Kalf: Still Life with Drinking-Horn: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  7th, 14th and 21st June 2013 - 4pm
A discussion on the artwork.
 
Exhibition Introduction: Michael Landy: Saints AliveExhibition Introduction: Michael Landy: Saints AliveThe artist discusses the ideas behind his exhibition.10th June 2013Monday 10th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Exhibition Introduction: Michael Landy: Saints Alive
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Monday 10th June 2013 - 1pm-1.45pm
The artist discusses the ideas behind his exhibition.
 
Seurat: Bathers At Asnieres: TalkSeurat: Bathers At Asnieres: Talk11th June 2013Tuesday 11th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
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Seurat: Bathers At Asnieres: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Tuesday 11th June 2013 - 4pm
 
Different Ways To Take One Picture: TalkDifferent Ways To Take One Picture: TalkA discussion on children's reactions to a Willem Kalf painting.13th June 2013Thursday 13th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Different Ways To Take One Picture: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 13th June 2013 - 1pm-1.45pm
A discussion on children's reactions to a Willem Kalf painting.
 
Huysum: Flowers In A Terracotta Vase: TalkHuysum: Flowers In A Terracotta Vase: TalkA lecture on the painting followed by a drawing session.14th June 2013Friday 14th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Huysum: Flowers In A Terracotta Vase: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 14th June 2013 - 1pm-2pm
A lecture on the painting followed by a drawing session.
 
Holbein: Erasmus: TalkHolbein: Erasmus: TalkSusan Foister presents a discussion on the painting.17th June 2013Monday 17th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Holbein: Erasmus: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Monday 17th June 2013 - 1pm-1.30pm
Susan Foister presents a discussion on the painting.
 
BSL Tour: Saints AliveBSL Tour: Saints Alive21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
BSL Tour: Saints Alive
event > Tours | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 21st June 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
 
Pollaiuolo: The Martyrdom Of Saint Sebastian: TalkPollaiuolo: The Martyrdom Of Saint Sebastian: TalkA talk followed by drawing session.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Pollaiuolo: The Martyrdom Of Saint Sebastian: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 21st June 2013 - 1pm-2pm
A talk followed by drawing session.
 
Mantegna: The Virgin And Child With Saints: TalkMantegna: The Virgin And Child With Saints: TalkA talk about the canvas altarpiece.24th June 2013Monday 24th June 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free Event 
Mantegna: The Virgin And Child With Saints: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Monday 24th June 2013 - 1pm-1.30pm
A talk about the canvas altarpiece.
 
Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and LeisureVermeer and Music: The Art of Love and LeisureVermeer and Music: The Art of Love and LeisureTwo musical Vermeer paintings owned by the National Gallery, 'Young Woman Standing at a Virginal' and 'Young Woman Seated at a Virginal', are brought together with Vermeer's 'Guitar Player' for the first time in a free exhibition displayed in the gallery's Sainsbury Wing. By juxtaposing paintings by Vermeer and his contemporaries with musical 26th June 2013Sunday 8th September 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free Event 
Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting | PRICING  Free  
DATES  26th June to 8th September 2013
Two musical Vermeer paintings owned by the National Gallery, 'Young Woman Standing at a Virginal' and 'Young Woman Seated at a Virginal', are brought toget... More about this event
 
Guided ToursGuided ToursA chance to look behind the scenes and learn about the history of the International Concert Hall.1st July 2013Wednesday 31st July 2013 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
Free Event 
Guided Tours
event > Tours | PRICING  Free  
DATES  1st to 31st July 2013
A chance to look behind the scenes and learn about the history of the International Concert Hall.
 
The Portrait in Vienna 1867-1918The Portrait in Vienna 1867-1918The Portrait in Vienna 1867-1918Vienna during its time as the capital of Austria-Hungary, from 1867 to 1918, is the subject of a major National Gallery exhibition in autumn 2013 which looks at the works of avant garde artists such as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and painter, draughtsman and lithographer Oskar Kokoschka. The period saw a flourishing of modern art in the city and The9th October 2013Sunday 12th January 2014 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
 
The Portrait in Vienna 1867-1918
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting
PRICING  Admission charge will apply
DATES  9th October 2013 to 12th January 2014
Vienna during its time as the capital of Austria-Hungary, from 1867 to 1918, is the subject of a major National Gallery exhibition in autumn 2013 which looks a... More about this event
 
 
 

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Cezanne: A Life: Talk
Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 

National Gallery At National Gallery

A talk about the artist by Alex Danchev....More

Manet: Corner Of A Cafe-Concert: Talk
Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 

National Gallery At National Gallery

A talk on the French artist....More

Birth of a Collection: The Barber Institute of Fine arts and the National Gallery
Birth of a Collection: The Barber Institute of Fine arts and the National Gallery
Exhibitions | Until 1st September 2013 

National Gallery At National Gallery

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts celebrates its 80th anniversary, marking the occasion with a display of 19th century and ...More

 
Michael Landy: Saints Alive
Michael Landy: Saints Alive
Exhibitions | Until 24th November 2013 

National Gallery At National Gallery

2013 Associate Artist in residence at the National Gallery, Michael Landy, is the subject of a free exhibition in the ...More

 
Sex, Class And Power In The Age Of Profumo: Lecture
Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Richard Davenport-Hines reveals how tabloid journalism launched the Swinging Sixties....More

George Catlin: American Indian Portraits
George Catlin: American Indian Portraits
Exhibitions | Until 23rd June 2013 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

George Catlin's insightful American Indian Portraits are displayed at the National Portrait Gallery, giving great insight to the indigenous people ...More

 
Man Ray Portraits
Man Ray Portraits
Exhibitions | Until 27th May 2013 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Over 150 vintage Man Ray prints, including works never before exhibited in the UK such as studies of the American ...More

 
In Conversation Classy And Fabulous
Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Delve into the world of Coco Channel, Elsa Schiaparelli and Man Ray's stylish portraits....More

Exhibition Tour George Catlin: American Indian Portraits
Tours | On 23rd May 2013 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Portraits of Native Americans during the 1830s....More

Trafalgar Sinfonia
Concerts | On 23rd May 2013 

St Martin-in-the-Fields 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Ivor Setterfield conducts Handel's Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba, Air and Concerto Grosso No 11, Telemann's Don Quixote Suite, ...More

 
 

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