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21 Feb 18:30
Celts, Romans, Christians, Visigoths and Arabs have left their imprint on Iberia. Most vivid reminders are in their great cities, showing a fusion of culture and architectural styles. This lecture will reveal the layers that make up this complex building and artistic history, from the earliest settlement to the fall of Granada and the end or Moorish rule in 1492.
21 Mar 18:30
There’s more to the world of street art than Banksy. Hidden Canvases is a beginner’s guide to the biggest art movement since pop art. From train writing in New York to interactive technology that brings murals to life, the concept of un-commissioned public art is a very different beast to that which it once was. Hidden Canvases explores the key stages in street art’s growth examining the different elements and styles that comprise the scene with no rules. From the international superstars to the local underground heroes you’re guaranteed to leave knowing your Invader from you Aryz and who knows you might even start looking at the world a little differently.
18 Apr 18:30
2018 centenary of the assassination of Nicolas II and his family) This lecture describes the collapse of Czarist Russia and the murder of the Nicholas II and his family, a story told in part through the innocent eyes of his young son, Czarevitch Alexei, and teenage daughters, the Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia, using their drawings, paintings and photographs.
16 May 18:30
This is the story of the epic rivalry between the two giants of British art, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable. As unlike in background and temperament as their paintings were in style, these two creative geniuses transformed the art of landscape. This lecture sets them head-to-head and examines their differences, their similarities, their battles and their shared triumphs. But who will ultimately be crowned star painter? As well as giving an overview of Turner and Constable, the lecture provides an enjoyable overview of the British art world during the nineteenth century.
The Arts Society Gibraltar which is a national art society appealing to anyone who is interested in any aspect of art.
We hold monthly meetings from October till may at the Garrison Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Our illustrated talks cover a huge variety of subjects related to the world of art.
Our speakers all come from the UK. they are all chosen by The Arts Society centrally for their vast knowledge and ability to present very interesting illustrated talks.
This is a very social society. We meet an hour before each lecture with complimentary drinks and nibbles to socialise with likeminded people who do not need to be an expert on any subject to appreciate our talks.
We also aim to educate the school age children in these art subjects. and to this end and in conjunction with the DOE we offer a corporate membership to art teacher which enables their students to attend our lecture free of charge.
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