Members' talk and Q&A
About
What makes a fashionable man?
In the 18th and 19th centuries, there were rapid changes in men’s fashion and ideas of what constituted masculinity. In this panel conversation, three speakers share their thoughts on Gallery portraits that depict this moment in history.
Our panellists include Holly James Johnston, who talks about art, history and literature, featuring in our short film 'The myth and image of Narcissus'; Jacqui Ansell, an art historian with expertise in historical dress; and Mark O’Flaherty, a photographer and author of the recent book, ‘Narrative Thread: Conversations on Fashion Collections’.
Our panellists offer fresh perspectives on historical fashion, our understanding of masculinity and their ever-changing definitions. We will visit the wigs, fabrics and facial hair (or lack) of English and French sitters through this time period.
There will be time for questions at this end of the panel conversation.
Your speakers
Holly James Johnston is a writer, presenter and educator currently reading for a DPhil in English at University of Oxford. Holly performs as drag king 'Orlando'.
Jacqui Ansell is an experienced lecturer who has devised talks and tours based around the National Gallery’s collection for many years. She lectures on art and cultural history for the Wallace Collection, National Portrait Gallery and the Arts Society and is Senior Lecturer at Christie’s Education, writing, presenting and tutoring online courses.
Mark C. O'Flaherty has been a design journalist and photographer based in both London and New York for over 20 years. Before that he was a DJ, music photographer, visual installation artist in nightclubs and show producer at London Fashion Week. He is a regular contributor to the Financial Times, HTSI, New York Times and Sunday Times, and has shot for Issey Miyake, Hermès, Knoll, Nobu and numerous international editions of AD, Elle Décor, and World of Interiors.
Portraits of men, fashion and masculinities
Members' talk and Q&A
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.
