Join us on Saturday 30th March, 11.15am (until around 12.45pm)

at The Beecroft Gallery, Southend-on-Sea

to discuss the Life and Times of Alexandra Exter (1882-1949).

Continuing our focus on artists working across Europe through the early decades of the 20th century, we will follow Alexandra Exter’s life and inspirations from Kiev to Paris, Moscow to Venice.

Left: Rhythmes des Couleurs [1921; c/o Christies]; Right: Au Cafe [circa 1928; c/o Christies]

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.

Looking forward to seeing you!

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NB.

Exhibition: “In the Eye of the Storm – Modernism in Ukraine, 1900-1930s” will be at The Royal Academy, Piccadilly from 29 June – 13 October 2024;

website: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/eye-of-the-storm

And there’s a related catalogue:

Join us on Friday 15th March, 11.30am (for about an hour)

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

to explore the Art of Evelyn Dunbar (1906-1960).

Known especially for her work as a War Artist, Evelyn Dunbar’s career included murals and illustration. that are often quirky and gently humorous.

The Queue at the Fish Shop [1944; Imperial War Museum c/o artuk.org]

And, for a brilliant novel based on women artists working through World War II, there is none better than Alicia Foster’s “War Paint” which, albeit fictionally, especially illuminates Evelyn Dunbar’s art.

All welcome!

Please note a £3 charge on the door covers coffee & biscuits. All thanks to Barchester Care!

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