Modern Classicisms: Classical Art and Contemporary Artists in Dialogue

Great Hall, King's College London Strand, London, United Kingdom

The workshop examines the legacy of classical art from the perspective of contemporary artistic practice. It launches a larger project at King’s, including a major exhibition at Bush House (2 March – 30 April 2018). Further information can be found at www.modernclassicisms.com The event will be structured around a range of thematic sessions – each […]

Mistaken Identities: Roman Emperors in Modern Art

Bush House Auditorium 30 Aldwych, London, United Kingdom

The 2018 Rumble Lecture, delivered by Mary Beard, will explore some of the ways modern artists have re-imagined ancient Roman emperors: it will uncover some ‘missing persons’, and reveal some unexpected misidentifications. The lecture marks the fifth anniversary of the Jamie Rumble Memorial Fund here at King’s, and forms part of the cultural programme accompanying […]