HGS U3A Monthly Talks
Our monthly talks are held at the HGS Free Church, North Square, London NW11 7AG. Doors open at 14:30, and the talk begins promptly at 15:00, concluding at 16:00. The venue is fully accessible, with disabled toilet facilities available. We look forward to welcoming you.
Group Activities
For information about regular group activities, please see the A-Z list of groups and groups listed by day.
Monthly Talk: How Artists Change Art History
This engaging talk by Estelle Lovatt unlocks the ideas and creative methods behind some of the world’s greatest artworks. The talk explores how master artists reshaped art history—period after period, “ism” after “ism”—from the Renaissance to Contemporary Art. Expect Leonardo, Rembrandt, Manet, Picasso, Rothko and Tracey Emin, among others. It also looks at headline-grabbing modern moments: the 1969 moon landing, the unmade bed, the floating shark, and even a pile of bricks.
Estelle Lovatt FRSA is an art critic, broadcaster and engaging speaker, known for making art accessible, lively and thought-provoking. Trained as a painter, with a background in art history and exhibition curation, she brings expert insight to everything from cave art to Banksy. She has contributed across print, radio and television, including Channel 5, the BBC, ITN, Sky, Al Jazeera, CNN and LBC, and leads the Constable’s Hampstead walk tour.
Photo credit: Cristina Schek