Art in London Galleries (Thursdays 11am to 12 noon) - adult education class T3

We invite you to join Dr Sarah James and Dr Michael Paraskos on this course designed for those who want to join a friendly community of art lovers on trips to see some of London’s most interesting (and sometimes challenging!) art exhibitions.

The class is very informal and on our weekly trips to various art galleries and museums across London we will be encouraged to view the works of art on display in a considered and active way, and share our opinions with others in the group.

In each session we will visit a different art gallery or temporary exhibition space in the company of our tutors, and we will be introduced to the theme of the exhibition, aspects of its historical context, or different ways in which the works on display can be viewed. Those joining the class should be aware that we will not be given guided tours of exhibitions which is not permitted in most galleries. Instead, the tutor will give a short introduction to the exhibition visited at the start of each session, and be on hand to talk to us informally, either individually or as part of a small group, as we view the exhibition itself.

The course is suitable for complete beginners, and no previous experience or knowledge of art is necessary, however, the course has a strong social aspect and is much more about enjoying art with a group of likeminded people than a formal academic course.

Programme (Trinity/Summer Term)

• 23 April 2026 – Hurvin Anderson at Tate Britain
• 30 April 2026 – Samurai at the British Museum
• 7 May 2026 – Sarah Morris at the White Cube, Mason's Yard
• 14 May 2026 – No Session
• 21 May 2026 – Hawai'i at the British Museum
• 28 May 2026 – Konrad Mägi at Dulwich Picture Gallery
• 4 June 2026 – Zurbarán at the National Gallery
• 11 June 2026 – Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific at the V&A
• 18 June 2026 – Anish Kapoor at the Hayward Gallery
• 25 June 2026 – Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 at the National Portrait Gallery
• 2 July 2026 – Henry Moore: Monumental Nature at Kew Gardens*

Course fee does not include entry fees to museums or galleries. Please do not book any tickets or make any travel plans until you have had your place on the course confirmed.

Term dates

•  Summer Term: week beginning 20 April 2026 until week ending 3 July 2026

*The class on 2 July 2026 will begin at 11:30.

For course content enquiries: Contact the course leader Dr Sarah James at sarah.james1@imperial.ac.uk 

For enrolment and booking enquiries: Contact Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class Recordings

These classes are not recorded