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Lunchtime talk

Women in focus: A journey through the collection

Join Gallery Educator Fiona Alderton for an exploration of the women – both as subjects and as artists - within the Collection
Date
Various dates
  • Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Thursday, 20 February 2025
  • Thursday, 6 March 2025
Time
1 - 2 pm (drop-in)

About

Join Gallery Educator, Fiona Alderton, for a captivating exploration of works created by and representing women throughout the Collection. In this series of lunchtime talks, Fiona will be guiding you through a varied selection of seminal works throughout art history which look at the contribution of women both from the perspectives of artist and subject. 

This is a walking tour where various paintings will be explored in different rooms. Please meet in Central Hall for the start of the talk.

Image: Detail from Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, 'Self Portrait in a Straw Hat', 1782

Fiona Alderton

Fiona Alderton is a Gallery Educator and storyteller. With a background in performing, she writes and gives sessions for adults and children, including commissions for various organisations such as the National Portrait Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, and the Royal Opera House in London.

Supported by

Supported by Elizabeth and Daniel Peltz OBE

Talks & conversations

Lunchtime talk

Women in focus: A journey through the collection

Join Gallery Educator Fiona Alderton for an exploration of the women – both as subjects and as artists - within the Collection
Date
Various dates
  • Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Thursday, 20 February 2025
  • Thursday, 6 March 2025
Time
1 - 2 pm (drop-in)

Free, drop-in sessions

Places are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to new security measures, you will need to allow more time for entry.  Please view our General Admissions page for more information.