From artists’ sartorial style to the beauty of illuminated addresses, these books are cultural must-haves
Melvin Edwards with his sculpture, Double Circles, 1970. Photo: Courtesy the artist/Alexander Gray Associates, New York and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London
From outdoor exhibitions to classical concerts, here are our recommendations for the month
Our expert explores the stories behind the most dazzling Easter gifts ever given – the Imperial eggs of Carl Fabergé, cadeaux for emperors’ wives
How do we recognise an outstanding work of art – and who are the ‘we’? Arts Society Lecturer Dr Caroline Levisse reveals her theories
The image of mother and child is one of the oldest and most revered in the history of art, yet it is only more recently that less conventional portrayals have come into play, particularly by artists who are mothers themselves
While the Newlyn and St Ives colonies are well documented, in the late 19th and for much of the 20th century, the village of Polperro was also considered a leading art centre, described as ‘the haunt of half the artists in Britain’. Yet today visitors to this picturesque spot can come away unaware of its artistic heritage. Arts Society Lecturer David Tovey explores the story
From Barbara Hepworth to Heather Phillipson, there are plenty of opportunities to see incredible sculptures outdoors
Each year our Society considers ways in which we can help the local community.
For our December Arts Discussion Group we held a fascinating session during which members discussed books they would
Last August we held our first Arts Discussion Group and coffee morning.