Online Lectures & Courses, Friends' Events & In-Person Tours
Art History in Focus organises various lectures and courses throughout the year, which are open for all to join. These are characterised by a relaxed and entertaining learning environment, which often allows for lively discussion.
All of Siân’s lectures are currently being live streamed online – these are easy to access, entertaining and informative, with prices from £10. Tune in from anywhere in the world – join the live sessions with Q&A, or watch later on catch-up.
Our Cultural Travels from Home programme comprises guided tours and exclusive museum openings, broadcast live from various cultural cities around the world. We are the only organisation in the world to have been allowed special access to some of the world’s greatest galleries and cultural sites – please check our programme below which is updated regularly.
We have a few in-person events: just look out for “in-person” in the event heading.
Artist in Focus: Klimt’s Women
on demandOne of Gustav Klimt’s late works, Portrait of Fräulein Lieser, will head to auction on April 24th. In advance of the sale, join us for a live, online lecture exploring the work in the context of Klimt’s other magnificent portraits of Vienna’s society women.
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Virtual Milan: Treasures of Art and Architecture
An 8-week course: 3rd May-28th June 2024. Fridays 11.00AM-12.45PM BSTAn exciting new course combining art lectures with exclusive. livestream museum visits in Milan. Includes an exclusive private livestream broadcast from the Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco, Michelangelo’s Rondanini Pietà and the Brera Art Gallery
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Cultural Travels from Home: A Walking Tour of Rembrandt’s Leiden
Tuesday 7th May 11.00AM BSTJoin us for a live guided tour through the streets of Leiden with our guide Stephan, walking in Rembrandt’s footsteps and visiting many of the sites associated with the master of the Dutch Golden Age.
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In-Person Event: A Private Tour of Spencer House, London
Monday 20th May 11.00AM BSTJoin us for an exclusive, in-person private tour of one of London’s most elegant buildings and its stunning art collection.
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Friends’ In-Person Event: A Private Tour of Mansion House and its Art Collection
Tuesday 28th May 3.00PM BSTA private (in-person) event and wine reception in London, for Friends of Art History in Focus.
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An Exhibition Insight: “Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920” at Tate Britain
Thursday 30th May 6.00PM BSTJoin us for a special introduction to Tate’s new exhibition dedicated to Women Artists, given by exhibition researcher Dr Amy Lim
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Cultural Travels from Home: an Evening Tour of Pompeii
Monday 17th June June 5.00PM BSTJoin our live, interactive evening tour broadcast live from the ancient city of Pompeii, in the company of an expert archaeologist.
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Art History in Focus Anniversary Party at The Estorick Collection
Wednesday 19th June 6.30PM BSTThis is an in-person event. 2024 is Art History in Focus‘ 20th birthday and we’re celebrating with a party at The Estorick Collection – join us for food, wine, a private viewing and special guests!
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Cultural Travels from Home: Venice by Boat – a Palladian Cruise
Thursday 27th June 6.00PM BSTA special twilight tour in Venice led by our expert guide, broadcast from a private boat.
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Morgan Szymanski Guitar Recital organised by The Gower Festival (sponsored by Art History in Focus)
Wednesday 3rd July 7.30PM BSTThis is an in-person event. 2024 is Art History in Focus‘ 20th birthday and we’ll be celebrating throughout the year! Meet us in Wales when we are sponsoring a concert at the Gower Festival.
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