The Arts Society Leeds

Our second lecture of the year promises to brighten the day and lift the spirits. Marilyn Elm will present a lecture on Mexican Fusion. A vibrantly illustrated view of the arts, architecture and gardens of the country with its roots in pre-Aztec and Hispanic cultures yet touched by Modernist ideas.

Wednesday 18th February at Castle Grove Hall, Headingley LS6 4BP. Non-members are welcome but please arrive by 1.00 pm to register. Cost: £10 payable on door.

For more details of lectures and other events visit our website: www.theartssocietyleeds.org.uk

With BBC Leeds – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

Did you see the film about Lee Miller with Kate Winslet?

More information about our lecture on Wednesday 16th April 2025. The Female Gaze: Photography from Julia Margaret Cameron to Lee Miller. Lecturer: Suzanne Fagence Cooper https://suzannefagencecooper.blogspot.com

From the earliest days of photography, women have used their cameras to challenge the boundaries of beauty. This lecture begins with the portraits and idylls created by Cameron and Clementina Hawarden. It then considers the images of protest made by Olive Edis and Christina Broom during the 'Votes for Women' campaigns. Finally Suzanne Fagence Cooper explores the career of Lee Miller, from her role as a fashion model, through her Surrealist work, to her uncompromising reportage as a War Correspondent. This lecture shows us the birth of the Modern in art through a new and refreshing lens.

Image: Christina Broom, Charlie Marsh, Hyde Park Rally, 1908

From the 29th March, A Very Respectable Company, showcases at the SeaCity Museum in Southampton. Come and see some of her family’s archives, many on show for the very first time, giving a glimpse into her friends and potential influences for some of her best-known characters. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/47UHRez

Take a closer look at our beautiful award for Inspirational Venue of the Year Over 2000 Capacity from the Nordoff and Robbins Northern Music Awards! 🤩🏆

Can you believe we’re just over 2 months away from the first gig of the season at TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall? 🎵🎸 The countdown is officially ON!

Comment below with the shows you’ll be attending this summer! 👇