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The Courtauld Gallery

Home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK, The Courtauld Gallery is located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House. The Gallery is particularly known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings and exciting programme of temporary exhibitions.

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The Courtauld Institute of Art is a research-led, independent College of the University of London, with one of the world’s most prestigious programmes of art history, curating, and conservation.

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Frank Auerbach: The Charcoal Heads

9 Feb – 27 May 2024

★★★★★ “Incredible” – Time Out
★★★★ “One epic experience” – The Independent

A major exhibition of hauntingly beautiful, large-scale drawings by Frank Auerbach is now open at The Courtauld Gallery. The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see early masterpieces by one of the world’s most celebrated living artists. Friends go free. 

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Explore The Courtauld’s events, talks, exhibitions, lectures and courses. We welcome everyone with an interest in art and art history, from young people and families to academics and researchers.

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Lee Kai Chung: Espionage and Disposable Lives

6:00pm, 30 Apr 2024 | Free, booking essential

Artist and researcher Lee Kai Chung shares excerpts from his recent moving image work exploring the roles of intelligence operatives in British Hong Kong and Guangzhou during the Cold War, weaving in themes of historical erasure, colonialism, ecology...

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Re-Framing: Modern and Contemporary Art by Women 1870s to Today

On campus: Tuesday 23 April – Tuesday 21 May, Online: Wednesday 1 May – Wednesday 29 May | £95

Based on selected case studies drawn from relevant exhibitions, our lectures explore some of the theoretical and curatorial approaches underpinning the framing and staging of the work of women in the visual arts. ...

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Jasper Johns (b. 1930), The Seasons (Summer)

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Jasper Johns: The Seasons

28 Feb - 12 May 2024

This display will present prints inspired by the four seasons, by pioneering American artist Jasper Johns (b.1930) ....

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We will be accepting applications for MA History of Art, Graduate Diploma in the History of Art, and MA Art History & Conservation of Buddhist Heritage.

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Discover beautiful products inspired by our most famous works, alongside art materials and books for experts, enthusiasts, and children alike.

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