Members' book club
About
Award-winning author Elizabeth Fremantle sits down with creator Busayo Matuluko to discuss Elizabeth’s book, ‘Disobedient’, as part of our Members’ book club.
‘Disobedient’ is a historical fiction that explores the life of Artemesia Gentileschi. In our collection, you can find Artemesia Gentileschi staring defiantly from her 'Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria'. The wheel denotes her martyrdom, and she holds the martyr’s palm as if a paint brush. She is a survivor of sexual violence just like Saint Catherine. She is also a painter, and this work is her calling card.
In 17th century Rome, her life ‘belongs’ to the men around her, but she has her own story to tell. Elizabeth and Busayo explore Artemesia’s history, her story, and her life’s work as this online book club, with an opportunity to ask your own questions at the end of the conversation.
Pick up your own copy of ‘Disobedient’ in the National Gallery’s Portico Shop. Disobedient is published by Penguin Random House.
Speakers
Elizabeth Fremantle is the critically acclaimed author of four Tudor historical novels: 'Firebrand' (formerly 'Queen’s Gambit'), 'Sisters of Treason', 'Watch the Lady' and 'The Girl in the Glass Tower'. As E.C. Fremantle she has written two historical thrillers: 'The Poison Bed' and 'The Honey and the Sting'. Her most recent novel, 'Disobedient', about the Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi, won the HWA Gold Crown 2024.
Busayo Matuluko is a Black British-Nigerian nurse, YA/Crossover mystery and romance writer, and an extremely opinionated, award-nominated BookToker. When she’s not writing, you can find her on Twitter at three a.m. tweeting her most random thoughts or binge-watching TV shows she’s already watched about a thousand times. You can find her on @compulsivebookbuyers.
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This online Members' event will be recorded. Recordings are usually available in your National Gallery account within three working days of the event.
This recording will be available for two weeks.
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Disobedient
Members' book club
Free for Members
This is an online event, exclusive to Members, hosted on Zoom.
Members, please book your free ticket to access this event. You will receive an E-ticket with instructions on how to access your online events, films and resources via your National Gallery account. Only one ticket can be booked per account.
