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From Freud to Hockney
Monday March 27 at 11.00am at the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi. Membership is only €10 for the year and gives you access to so many groups and activities and also the opportunity to make new friends.
They have a Facebook page where you can find out more.
THE next presentation for the Arts Society Marina Alta is on Thursday April 6 at Salones Canor Teulada. Doors open at 10.00am for registration and the presentation begins at 11.00am. Coffee is available prior to the lecture for members and guests.
John Iddon is a lecturer and guide at both Tate Britain and Tate Modern. He has run an MA course in Heritage Interpretation at St Mary’s University College.
John’s presentation is titled ‘From Freud to Hockney’.
Freud is possibly the greatest figure painter of the second half of the 20th century. We will look at some of his unforgettable paintings as well as delve into his relations with models and fellow artists including David Hockney. Britain’s two greatest living painters spent three months in each other's company.
For the benefit of all, members, guests and visitors, we offer a glass of wine or soft drink at the end of the lecture to allow socialising with the group, Committee and the Speaker.
The sponsors for this presentation are Blevins Franks Wealth Management and Estate Agents, Inmobres of Calpe.
For details of membership opportunities please contact Maggie at mb.marinaalta@theartssoci ety.org or for more informa tion David at ch.marina alta@theartssociety.org
Find the Arts Society on our website : theartssociety.org/ marinaalta
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