Online Programme 2021
Please note that due to social-distancing regulations and
national restrictions, we are unable to host physical events at
Leighton House. However our online programmes and virtual learning
activities bring you exciting content and inspiration and
introduce you to talented and reputable artists and creatives.
See our upcoming events below. For further information, visit
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ONLINE TALK (ZOOM): THE CREATION
OF LEIGHTON'S ARAB HALL
With Islamic Art expert, Melanie
Gibson
Thursday 20 May, 6-7pm (GMT)
Tickets £5
The
Arab Hall, with its beautiful tiles, wooden lattices, gold mosaics
and soaring dome captures the imagination of visitors today, just
as it did when it was first revealed to the public in 1881. In this
talk, Melanie Gibson will investigate how the ideas and
objects Frederic Leighton collected over his
travels were combined and displayed in this spectacular
space.
ONLINE TALK: A VIRTUAL TOUR OF
LEIGHTON HOUSE
With art history guide, Imogen
Pasley-Tyler
WATCH THIS TALK ON
OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Leighton House is one of the most extraordinary Victorian
buildings in the country, the vision of Frederic, Lord Leighton
(1830-1896), President of the Royal Academy, who lived there for 30
years. This virtual exploration presents fascinating
insights into iconic spaces like the Arab Hall, dressed with mosaic
floors and tiled walls, or the grand north-facing studio,
where Leighton produced all the works of his mature
career.
ONLINE TALK: THE DE MORGANS AND
LEIGHTON HOUSE
With Sarah Hardy, Curator of
De Morgan Foundation
WATCH THE TALK ON OUR
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Sarah discuss William De Morgan's work including Leighton's
commissions for his artist house - the iconic Narcissus Hall is
amongst his most remarkable creations. The talk also explores his
marriage with Evelyn De Morgan and his artistic legacy in the world
of arts, crafts and ceramics.
Our online learning programmes are supported by the
National Lottery Heritage Fund
