ArtweeksGuide2014

Art Talks
The Beau Monde: Fashionable
Society in Georgian London
The fifth Jericho Artweeks Lecture
Tuesday 20th May 8pm FREE
(donations welcome)
Lecture St Barnabas Church, Cardigan
Street, Jericho OX2 6BG
Hannah Greig,
academic and
OUP author, talks
of London’s beau
monde as the
pinnacle of 18thcentury
society,
drawing admiration
and censure.
Beneath the glitter,
its members - from
Sarah, Duchess of
Marlborough (associated with Blenheim)
to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire -
enjoyed unprecedented social, cultural
and political power. The lecture uncovers
the allure and authority of the famous
figures who populated the fashionable
world. Refreshments available.
Sponsored by OUP.
Developing the Local Cultural
Economy and Ecology
Thursday 22nd May 6.30-7.30pm FREE
Modern Art Oxford, Pembroke Street,
Oxford OX1 1BP
Paul Hobson, Director of Modern Art Oxford,
talks about buying contemporary art and its
greater value; the impact that investing in the
creative industries has on cultural tourism,
and the local economy. This event is free but
please do reserve your place in advance at
www.modernartoxford.org.uk
Degenerate Art
Sat & Sun 17-18th May 2.30-4pm
Braziers Park, Ipsden near Wallingford
OX10 6AN
A debate on censorship about art which
shocked to accompany an exhibition ‘To
deprave and corrupt’, an exhibition within
an exhibition.
Fifty years ago John Latham painted an
artwork on Braziers Park drawing room wall
which was considered scandalous and was
removed. If left, it might now be worth more
that the estate and mansion together, and
that which shocked and appalled is now
viewed fondly, with regret for its passing.
This event will coincide with Braziers Wood
festival www.woodfestival.com
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