Queer British Art
In 2017, Tate Britain staged a groundbreaking exhibition that presented an overview of over 100 years of queer artistic output from the United Kingdom. Starting in 1861 and ending in 1967, the exhibition looked at how, over the course of a century, queer British Art went from the imprisonment of Oscar Wilde to the outright joy of David Hockney.
Queer British Art
Queen Victoria was not the only famous queen in Britain! Discover some incredible and formidable LGBTQ+ artists who made indelible contributions to Britain’s cultural landscape.
This is one of my favorite talks, not only because we look at some incredible artists and artworks, but because I’m British myself! Beginning in the year that the death penalty was abolished for same-sex male couples, and ending in the year that same-sex relations were decriminalised in England, this talk takes a look at some of the brightest highlights of the Tate’s exhibition, and truly brave some of these artists were. Highlights include:
A look at two Victorian artists who displayed homoerotic imagery despite the law.
How Oscar Wilde’s trial catapulted homosexual identity into the public eye.
The formidable artist Gluck and their pioneering non-binary identity.
And much more!
FAQs
How do the tours take place?
Talks and tours are hosted on Zoom but if you have a specific video conferencing platform your company uses (such as WebEx) I can adapt to what you want.
How much do the tours cost?
This is negotiable based on group size and budget, please inquire with me via email.
How long are the tours?
Each talk is as an hour long, including time for discussion and Q&A. If you would like a customized tour (longer, shorter, with more time for participation, etc.) I would be very happy to accommodate your needs.
What group size do you cater for?
Tours accommodate up to 100 participants, but within that any group size is catered for.
What kind of participation do you offer?
Modern art is a gift to talk about! At the end of each stop on the tour I like to get a discussion going about the artwork we’ve seen. Utilizing Zoom’s functionality, participants are encouraged to communicate their thoughts, feelings, comments, and questions to really explore the art and ideas we look at together.