Celebrating Craftland with Dr James Fox

✨ Join us for a special evening honoring the centenary of Leighton House! ✨

On 10 oktober 17:00 - 19:00, Senior Curator Daniel Robbins will be in conversation with renowned BBC broadcaster and art historian Dr. James Fox. Together, they will delve into the significance of traditional crafts, such as gilding, silk weaving, and brickmaking, and their impact on Britain's artistic heritage. 🎨

Event Highlights:

• Book Signing: Get your copy of Dr. Fox's new book, Craftland! 📚
• Explore the House: Doors open at 18:30, offering a chance to wander through the historic venue and current exhibitions: 100 Years, Ghost Objects, and The View from Here. 🏛️
• Talk: The conversation between Dr. Fox and Daniel Robbins takes place in Leighton's studio from 19:00 - 20:30. 🔍
• Book Signing: Meet the author and get your book signed from 20:30 - 21:00. ✍️
• Late Bar: A paid bar will be available throughout the evening. 🍷

Meet the Speakers:

• Dr. James Fox: A distinguished Cambridge art historian, writer, and broadcaster, Dr. Fox has previously held prominent positions at Harvard and Yale, and is currently the director of studies in History of Art at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
• Daniel Robbins: Senior Curator of Leighton House and Sambourne House, he led the acclaimed restoration of Leighton House and has lectured both nationally and internationally.

📍 Location: 12 Holland Park Road, London, W14 8LZ, United Kingdom
🔗 Get your tickets here!