About
Throughout history, flowers have been widely represented in the arts, with painters, in particular, drawn to their fragile beauty. From Rachel Ruysch's 'Flowers in a Vase', to Monet’s 'Water-Lilies', flowers have served both decorative and symbolic purposes in some of the greatest works from across European art history. Join Gallery educators Alex Bowie and Bethan Durie for a tour exploring floriography, the language of flowers, found within our collection.
This event is part of Art History Festival 2024 organised by the Association for Art History
Speakers
Alex Bowie is a Scottish visual artist with a background in socially engaged art projects, arts education and the therapeutic use of the arts within community, education and healthcare settings. Before joining the National Gallery’s Art Road Trip facilitation team she was the School Programme Manager at Dulwich Picture Gallery and has delivered creative projects and interventions for the Brixton Project, A New Direction, Create London, The MacRobert Arts Centre and Glasgow Life amongst others.
Bethan Durie is one of our Gallery Educators. After completing an MA at the Royal College of Art, she went on to work in the learning departments of the Victoria & Albert Museum, Garden Museum, and most recently with us at the National Gallery. Her specialisms include design, contemporary illustration, and printmaking.
Friday Lates Gallery tour: The language of flowers
Free
Although this event does not require booking, we encourage you to book a free Gallery entry ticket to gain admission to the National Gallery and save time on arrival.
Please note, Gallery entry does not guarantee admission to this event. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.