Our Art Talks are a great way to learn English through art tours of some of London’s most beautiful museums and galleries.
They are designed and led by Anya Paul.
ART TALKS
Friday 1st February 2019
TATE BRITAIN
We will be treated to a tour led by a former BBC journalist, art historian, independent lecturer and
tour guide, Cindy Polemis. Cindy has very kindly selected a collection of paintings from the 16th
to 19th Centuries illustrating aspects of English culture and history. We are very much looking
forward to Cindy’s insightful and animated tour.
Please meet us inside the front entrance of the TATE BRITAIN Millbank, Westminster, London
SW1P 4RG at 10:30am.
ART TALKS
Friday 8th March 2019
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS
We will take this special opportunity to visit the RA to admire two paintings, last exhibited together
in 1832, by arguably Britain’s most famous artists, JMW Turner and John Constable. Turner’s
Helvoetsluys and Constable’s The Opening of Waterloo Bridge which were the sauce of a major
feud between the two gentlemen. These paintings have been displayed opposite one another
allowing us to judge them independently and collaboratively to fathom and discuss what the all
the fuss was about.
Please meet us at the entrance of THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Burlington House, Piccadilly,
Mayfair, London W1J 0BD at 10:30am.
ART TALKS will continue on THURSDAY AFTERNOONS; 25th April, 16th May, 13th June and 11th
July.
To be confirmed but venues include;
The Photographers’ Gallery, The Music Departments of Elizabeth Garret Anderson Academy and
Westminster School, The Whitechapel Art Gallery and Kenwood House.
Check out our next tours on our events page for more details
“I really like to learn new English words and says by joining an activity related to art, history and relevant authors. It is playful, and therefore easier to learn and remember. It was very interesting to learn about Calvinism religion and society in different centuries. It allows you to meet new cultures and people. It is very relaxing and comfortable environment that facilitate learning and participate in the activity.” Ana
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