Exhibition
‘The Classical Now’
Bush House Arcade London, United Kingdom2 March - 28 April Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm Free entrance ‘The Classical Now’ is an exhibition at King’s College London that explores antiquity in the modern and contemporary artistic imagination. The exhibition brings together over 50 works - ranging from Greek and Roman antiquities (in bronze, marble, ceramic and mosaic), to modern and contemporary works of […]
Rodin and the art of ancient Greece
British Museum Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom26 April – 29 July 2018 In 1881 the French sculptor Auguste Rodin visited London for the first time. On a trip to the British Museum, he saw the Parthenon sculptures and was instantly captivated by the beauty of these ancient Greek masterpieces. Like many archaeological ruins, the Parthenon sculptures had been broken and weathered […]
Metamorphoses
Greenwich London, United KingdomIt’s the mark of a classic that it’s never out-dated. Many of the most exciting artists and writers working today are taking their inspiration from stories, concepts and forms now thousands of years old. This festival celebrates the legacy of the ancient Greeks and Romans by connecting it with innovative work being created today. A […]
Our Mythical Childhood (Being Human)
University of Roehampton , United KingdomThis exhibition showcases discoveries made in the University of Roehampton’s extensive archive of children’s literature. Focusing on illustrations in children’s classics, it shows how ancient myths are brought alive to the imagination. Myths from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt have given us iconic characters, such as heroes, gods, and monsters, whose stories are often first encountered […]
Classical Reception and Children’s Culture: A Show and Tell
Cardiff University Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United KingdomSpecial Collections & Archives Seminar Room, Arts and Social Studies Library, Cardiff University 10-1: Morning session - each participant brings along a children’s classical-themed object to talk about 1-2: Lunch at a local café 2-4: Afternoon session – participants will have chance to peruse and discuss relevant items from Cardiff University’s Special Collections, including items […]