The Sarcophagus of Seti I is perhaps the most curious object in Sir John Soane’s collection. In an illustrated lecture, curator Joanna Tinworth will explore how its discovery gripped the imagination of the Georgian public.
Join Artist in Residence Ella Baron and author John O’ Farrell as they discuss how journalism, comedy and art coalesce in their political cartoons and satirical writing.
In this lecture, Lettie Mckie will consider how, as the public audience changed dramatically over its 200-year history, the architecture of Soane’s Dulwich Picture Gallery has been adapted to meet its needs.
Join us for a fascinating talk on the interwoven worlds of two celebrated architects, inspired by the many works of Chambers in Soane's collection of architectural masterpieces.
To celebrate the 400th birthday of the First Folio, join Emma Smith, Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Hertford College, Oxford for a talk which will focus on how this book was produced, and on what is special about the Soane copy in particular.
Inspired by our current exhibition, join us for a discussion on the theme of light in public entertainments in the Georgian era and today, with co-curator Dr Melanie Doderer-Winkler, conservator Geoffrey Major and installation artist Nayan Kulkarni.
In this talk, Penelope Corfield explores the clever showmanship of the impresario Jonathan Tyers and the eager expectations of the crowds who thronged to Vauxhall in their thousands.
To celebrate Black History Month 2023, join Dr Frances Sands, Curator of Drawings and Books, for a session focusing on the various items of pro-emancipation literature within Sir John Soane’s collection.
Join our Artist-in-Residence Sam Belinfante and art historian Griselda Pollock for a fascinating evening, as they discuss ideas of theatricality, gesture and music within contemporary visual arts.
In this lunchtime talk, we will look in detail at Robert Adam’s exceptional surviving drawings for Lord Mansfield’s library at Kenwood, considering the design history of the space, the role that the drawings played, and enjoy an opportunity to view the drawings in person.
