Art in London Galleries - January - Fridays 12 noon group

We invite you to join Richard Barnes and 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 tutor, 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 (Lent/Spring Term)

• Friday 15 January 2027 – Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant: Inside Bloomsbury at Tate Britain
• Friday 22 January 2027 – Carla Accardi at the Estorick Collection
• Friday 29 January 2027 – Peter Blake: In the Studio at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery
• Friday 5 February 2027 – Light and Magic: The Birth of Art Photography at Tate Modern
• Friday 12 February 2027 – Peggy Guggenheim in London: The Making of a Collector at the Royal Academy of Arts
• Friday 19 February 2027 – Phillip King: Kamakura Ceramics at Camden Art Centre
• Friday 26 February 2027 – Monet: Painting Time at Tate Modern
• Friday 5 March 2027 – Catharina van Hemessen: Signature Works at the National Gallery
• Friday 12 March 2027 – Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery at the British Library
• Friday 19 March 2027 – Jacqueline Marval at Dulwich Picture Gallery

Course fee does not include entry fees to museums or galleries. Please do not book tickets until your place on the course is confirmed.

Class Recordings

These classes are not recorded