Join us on Saturday 24th February, 11.15am (until around 12.45pm)

at The Beecroft Gallery, Southend-on-Sea

to discuss the artists Robert and Sonia Delaunay, the concept of Orphism (also known as Simultanism) which relates painting to music, and revel in the brilliance of their colourful art.

detail from Sonia Delaunay’s “La Bal Bullier” [1913; Pompidou; my photograph]

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These art appreciation discussions are open to everyone who might be interested; entry is £10 on the door and includes coffee at the Jazz Centre afterwards.

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Join us on Friday 16th February, 11.30am (for about an hour)

at The Beaumont (Barchester Care), 15 Cannon Hill, Old Southgate N14 7DJ

to discuss Henri Matisse (1869-1954)’s “La Danse” [1910; Hermitage, St Petersburg] and how it took him to Russia for three weeks in 1911 as the guest of collector Sergei Schchukin.

It’s one of Matisse’s most radical paintings; the Hermitage website noting how:

“The frenzy of the pagan bacchanalia is embodied in the powerful, stunning accord of red, blue and green, uniting Man, Heaven and Earth”.

So how did it end up in Russia? We’ll find out today as we discuss “Matisse in Moscow”.

Fabulous books include:

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These gentle art appreciation discussions at The Beaumont are open to residents and local community alike. Please note that there will be a £3 charge on the door to cover costs &c.

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