Online Programme 2021
Leighton House is currently closed due to our current restoration and redevelopment project. 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): LEIGHTON REDISCOVERED: FROM
FLAMING JUNE TO NEW TREASURES
With writer Patrick Monahan, Sotheby's Simon Toll
and Senior Curator, Daniel Robbins
Wednesday 7 July, 6-7pm (BST)
FREE - 'Pay What You Can' tickets available
Frederic, Lord Leighton’s Flaming June now resides in
the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico. How this and other
masterpieces arrived in the Caribbean is truly an extraordinary
story, not only of a single collection but also of Victorian art in
the 20th century.
THE HOLLAND PARK CIRCLE: ARTISTS
HOUSES SUMMER TOURS
Every Sunday, 11am-12:30pm
FREE - 'Pay What You Can' tickets available
Join
our guided walks around the exterior of the unique group of
studio-houses built by Victorian artist and President of the Royal
Academy, Frederic, Lord Leighton and his contemporaries on Holland
Park Road and Melbury Road (West London).
ONLINE TALK (RECORDED): 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 (RECORDED): 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
