Ian will take you on a journey around some of the most evocative stations in the world.
Ian will take you on a journey around some of the most evocative stations in the world. He will look not only at the magnificent architecture and engineering but the numerous artworks within the stations and many depictions of stations in art – like Claude Monet’s Gare St Lazare. Despite any misconceptions, this lecture will be lavish, colourful and fun.
How to book this event:
Tickets are £10 and you can purchase by clicking on the link below:
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However, if you are interested in our Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal please contact Kate at teignasmem@gmail.com for a discount voucher.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mr Ian Swankie
A Londoner with a passion for art and architecture, Ian is an official guide at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall Art Gallery and St Paul’s Cathedral, and gives tours around each venue. He is also a qualified and active freelance London guide and leads regular tours for various corporations and organisations. Since 2012 he has led a popular weekly independent art lecture group in his home town of Richmond in West London. He is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Art Scholars, one of the City livery companies.
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