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Thursday, 22 October 2026
Modern Art Glass
Mark Hill

1960s saw a revolution in the way glass was made, allowing it to be used as a medium for art. After looking at the historical context and the genesis of the movement, I examine the work of six key glass artists from the US and the UK, including Dale Chihuly, Sam Herman, and Peter Layton. Containing previously unseen photographs taken at the time, this talk also includes top tips and an overview of the market today.

THIS LECTURE WILL NOW TAKE PLACE AT ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH SE3 9JL


Thursday, 26 November 2026
The Art of Deception
Bertie Pearce

There is a universal delight in being deceived! In this lecture, Bertie Pearce takes his audience on a whistle stop tour of art which fools, surprises and amuses. Beginning and ending withthe Belgian surrealist, René Magritte, it encompasses Trompe l’Oeil, Banksy, Bridget Riley, Arcimboldo and Escher to name a few.  Hold on to your seats and get ready to be visually fried

THIS LECTURE WILL NOW TAKE PLACE AT ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH SE3 9JL

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Modern Art Glass Mark Hill Thursday 22 October 2026

1960s saw a revolution in the way glass was made, allowing it to be used as a medium for art. After looking at the historical context and the genesis of the movement, I examine the work of six key glass artists from the US and the UK, including Dale Chihuly, Sam Herman, and Peter Layton. Containing previously unseen photographs taken at the time, this talk also includes top tips and an overview of the market today.

THIS LECTURE WILL NOW TAKE PLACE AT ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH SE3 9JL