- Monday, 5 August 2024, 4 - 5 pm
- Thursday, 19 September 2024, 11 am - 12 pm
- Thursday, 10 October 2024, 2 - 3 pm
About
How do we interpret colour? We have Sir Isaac Newton's identification of the colour spectrum to thank for the acronym ROYGBIV. A discovery that, in the words of the poet John Keats, 'had destroyed the poetry of the rainbow by reducing it to a prism'. Join this guided walking tour and discover for yourself the infinite variety of colours in the collection, their symbolism, meaning, theories (from Aristotle to the present day) and beauty. After your visit the colour red will never be the same again - is it, in fact, really red?
This is a walking tour through the Gallery. Headsets will be provided for this tour.
Your host
Maurizio Patti, originally from Cortona, Italy, is an expert guide and tutor. Patti has three degrees ranging from Languages and Visual Arts (Siena, Italy) to Philosophy and Theology, (University of Louvain, Belgium, London campus). Before moving to London in 1990, Patti worked as a teacher, interpreter and guide in Italy. Upon his arrival in London, Patti furthered his knowledge of visual arts through courses at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Gallery and City Lit. Patti is now an art expert and lecturer for Tate Galleries and the Institute of Tourist Guiding (History of Art). Maurizio presents guides in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Make a day of it
Why not make a day of it and book a table for lunch or dinner at our restaurant, Ochre, where you will receive 10% off as a Member.
The Ochre menu showcases the wide range of food and ingredients grown, farmed and fished all over the UK. To reserve a table, please visit Ochre's website.
A kaleidoscopic tour
- Monday, 5 August 2024, 4 - 5 pm
- Thursday, 19 September 2024, 11 am - 12 pm
- Thursday, 10 October 2024, 2 - 3 pm
Tickets
Members: £20
This is a Members' exclusive event. Please show your membership card and ticket to gain entry to the event.
Please meet at the Getty Desk located in Annenberg Court for registration and to collect your headset.
