National Gallery
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One of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. A rolling programme of exhibitions, films and events include the weekly Wednesday Lates, with 'bite size' talks, bar and live music. National Cafe open until 11pm every day.
Friday Lates
The National Gallery is open on Fridays until 9pm. As well as exploring the paintings or catching a temporary exhibition, you can enjoy guided tours, talks and events.rnMeet at Sainsbury Wing Information Desk at 19.00 for a one hour taster tour of the collection
Friday 10 Sep, Open until 21.00
Cost: Free
Points of view: Leonardo and the Heart
Surgeon Francis Wells brings his medical eye to bear on the antimony and function of the heart, as understood through da Vinci’s investigations and drawings.
Friday 10 Sep, 18.30-19.15
Cost: Free
Talk and Songs: A Corner of a Foreign Field: English Song during the Great War
Soprano Susan Jiwey will perform a selection of music from the period in which Cayley Robinson was active, including pieces by Ivor Gurney (who fought in WWI), John Ireland and Herbert Howells.
Friday 17 Sep, 18.30-19.15 (Sainsbury Wing Theatre)
Cost: Free
Wine, Nibbles and Talk: Feel the Fabric
Learning to paint drapery was an essential skill in the painter’s workshop. From Mantegna’s sculptural robes to Moroni’s padded silks, a variety of techniques were needed to replicate flowing robes, seductive furs and delicate lace.
Friday 17 Sep, 18.15 - 20.15 (Sainsbury Wing Conference Room 1)
Cost: £21/£18 concessions
Lecture: The Primacy of Drawing
In this lecture ideas about accessibility, vitality and open-endedness of drawing practice are explored through surprising juxtapositions of historical and contemporary drawings.
Friday 24 Sep, 18.30-19.30 (Sainsbury Wing Theatre)
Cost: £6/£4 concessions
Talk and Draw: Honthorst: ‘Saint Sebastian’ (with life model and anatomical skeleton)
Join an artist and lecturer to explore a painting in two different ways. First, listen to a short talk, then make your own response by making a drawing with the materials provided.
Friday 24 Sep, 18.30-19.30 (Room 24)
Cost: Free
