Friday 19 November 2004, 10.00–17.00

The work of Gwen and Augustus John seemed to develop in opposite directions. Augustus's art centred on his wife Ida, his model Dorelia, and on the depiction of a Bohemian, gypsy lifestyle. He was celebrated for his brilliant figure drawings and for the exuberance of his large-scale imaginative portraits. Gwen, by contrast, is known for her more introverted style and for her intimate paintings depicting the view from her window, interiors and her cats. Her later work focused on spiritual and meditative portraits of single figures. But both artists made a major contribution to modern painting, worthy of re-appraisal.

This day examines the principal themes in the Gwen John and Augustus John exhibition. Speakers include Lisa Tickner, Emma Chambers, Alicia Foster, Ysanne Holt and Ceridwen Lloyd Morgan.

Tate Britain  Auditorium
£30 (£20 concessions), booking recommended

    

This event is related to the Gwen John and Augustus John exhibition