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British Sign Language tour

Van Gogh and Post-Impressionism

Join Deaf lecturer Alan Murray for a tour in BSL exploring the work of Vincent Van Gogh and other artists working in France at the end of the 19th century
Date
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Time
1 - 2 pm (drop-in)
Delivered in BSL with interpretation

About

Join BSL (British Sign Language) lecturer Alan Murray for a tour exploring how painting in France was radically transformed towards the end of the 19th century.

Alan will explore the work of Vincent Van Gogh and other artists such as Cezanne and Seurat. Artists, who were aware of Impressionism, but sought to move beyond it.  

This talk will be delivered in British Sign Language (BSL) and interpreted into spoken English.

This session will be led by a Deaf lecturer in British Sign Language with interpretation in spoken English.

Image: Detail from Vincent van Gogh, 'Two Crabs', 1889. © Private collection. Used by permission

Your speaker

Alan Murray MBE, a Deaf BSL user, is a trainer and consultant with a deep, lifelong interest in arts, culture, history and heritage. This interest, coupled with his strong belief that the arts should be accessible for all, is what fuels Alan’s passion for delivering culturally rich guided tours and talks in BSL; breaking down barriers and opening up the arts to the Deaf BSL-using community across London.

Supported by

Supported by The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Talks & conversations

British Sign Language tour

Van Gogh and Post-Impressionism

Join Deaf lecturer Alan Murray for a tour in BSL exploring the work of Vincent Van Gogh and other artists working in France at the end of the 19th century
Date
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Time
1 - 2 pm (drop-in)
Delivered in BSL with interpretation

Free

These tours are available on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to BSL users.

Please arrive in good time to access the building and find the meeting place in Room 43.

Please view our General Admissions page for more information.