Critical Co-Lab Events: Art, Literature, and Conversation

🥁 Introducing our new Critical Co-Lab events... Bringing together award-winning authors and writers such as Lanre Bakare, Emma Dabiri, Philip Hoare and Olivia Laing, our upcoming series of Critical Co-Lab events explore art history, Black British identity, mythology and more. Join us for in-depth talks, timely conversations, and enjoy exclusive up-close access to artworks and objects from our collection – including glasses worn by British artist and poet William Blake! 📚 12 June: Arts culture correspondent for The Guardian and author, Lanre Bakare discusses his new book ‘We Were There’ with bestselling author and cultural powerhouse Emma Dabiri. 💐 19 June: James Finch, our Curator of Historic and Modern European Paintings, takes a deep dive into our remarkable collection of botanical art. 🌊 26 June: Award-winning writer Philip Hoare discusses his new book, 'William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love', in conversation with writer, novelist and cultural critic Olivia Laing, Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine or a hot or cold drink from our Courtyard Kitchen. There will also be book signings at every event, offering a chance to meet the speakers and continue the conversation. 🔗 Visit our website book your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3ZeAifL 🖼️ Lanre Bakare. Photo © Jodine Williams. 🖼️ James Finch. Photo © Tate. 🖼️ Philip Hoare. Photo © Howard Sooley. Olivia Laing. Photo © Sophie Davidson.