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| Thursday, 24 September 2026 |
| Beethoven and his illnesses. |
| Alan Silman |
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Please note: The meeting starts at 2.00pm with AGM
Beethoven’s deafness was just a minor part of the physical and psychological problems he suffered from during his life. From his own voluminous diaries and correspondence, he communicated his daily struggles. In this talk his declining health will be compared with extracts from his most magnificent compositions. How he composed despite these adversities remains a mystery but also a sign of true genius. THIS LECTURE WILL NOW TAKE PLACE AT ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH SE3 9JL |
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| Thursday, 22 October 2026 |
| Modern Art Glass |
| Mark Hill |
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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 |
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| Thursday, 26 November 2026 |
| The Art of Deception |
| Bertie Pearce |
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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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