To accompany the opening of our forthcoming exhibition, Fruit of Friendship: Portraits by Mary Beale, our Researcher and Exhibitions Coordinator Ellie Smith will be in coversation with Lucy West, Assistant Curator at the Dulwich Picture Gallery about the remarkable 17th century artist Mary Beale (1633-1699).
West curated the exhibition Mary Beale: Experimetal Srecrets at the Dulwich Picture Gallery last year, where Beale occupies an important position as the only historic woman painter in their collection. The exhibition brought about new research, shedding new light on Beale's painting tehniques and the dynamics within her studio.
Organised by London Art Week, the conversation will be mediated by Christopher Baker, Editor of The Burlington Magazine, and will take place via Zoom on Thursday, 25th of April at 5pm (BST) / 12pm (EDT).
Register on the London Art Week website.
