Thursday 11 December 2008, 14.00–17.30
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Bacon's London
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Francis Bacon
Study for Portrait II (after the Life Mask of William Blake) 1955 Tate © Estate of Francis Bacon. All rights reserved, DACS 2008 |
Bacon began his life in London as an interior designer but quickly abandoned this career to pursue painting, immersing himself in the London art scene. A regular at the colony club and a keen gambler, Bacon was in close contact with a numerous city characters and artists including Lucien Freud, Frank Auerbach and John Deakin.
The exhibition's co-curator, Chris Stephens and Tate archivist Adrian Glew, examine letters, photographs and other original archive material to learn more about Bacon and his life in the City.
Tate Britain
Manton Studio
£20 (£15 concessions), booking required
£20 (£15 concessions), booking required
SOLD OUT
This event is related to the Francis Bacon exhibition
