The Lightbox hosts a series of lunchtime and evening talks, both in-person and digitally, on a wide range of subjects, lasting approximately 45 minutes with a short time for questions.
You can also join a member of The Lightbox curatorial team for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of our exhibitions.
Advance booking is required. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any events if the minimum ticket sales are not met.
Join us for a talk on Francisco Goya who was appointed as painter to the Spanish Court in 1786. Read more
Join us for an informal talk on architect and designer Antoni Gaudí, renowned for his distinct Art Nouveau style. Read more
Join us for a talk that examines Juan Miró's personal take on Surrealism and his exploration of the genre. Read more
Join renowned historian Andrew Robertshaw for a talk on the closing days of World War II, as we celebrate the 76th Anniversary of VE Day. Read more
Join us for an audio-described touch tour inspired by Celebrating Michael Ayrton: A Centenary Exhibition. Read more
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our Michael Ayrton retrospective. Read more
Join art historian Ben Street for a talk on the concept of 'Venetianness' through a handful of paintings made around the turn of the 1500s. Read more
Join art historian Siân Walters as she examines Dürer's connection to Italy and what this meant for his artistic output. Read more
Join curator Charles Noble for a talk on the drawings included in Lines of Beauty, which were lent from Chatsworth. Read more
Come meet Louise Bourgeois, the reluctant hero of feminist art in this talk. Read more
Audio-Described Tour inspired by ‘Lines of Beauty: Master Drawings from Chatsworth’ Read more
Join us and learn more about Paul Klee and his fascination with colour theory. Read more
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our Lines of Beauty exhibition. Read more
Join us as we explore Sorolla and the development of his talent from a young age. Read more
Join us in the surreal world of Dali in the last talk in this series. Read more