Art Erotica 2012 featured a number of talks and discussions that took place during the ten day event.
Thursday, 19 January 9:30-11:00am
Art Breakfast - Behind the Scenes
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes during the judging and curating of an Open Exhibition? Exhibition organiser, Kathryn Roberts and one or more of this year’s judges tell tales about what really goes on during the preparation and judging of one the UK’s largest and fastest growing Open Exhibitions.Bring your appetite and all your pressing questions.
Friday, 20 January 7:30 pm
An Evening of Erotic Poetry with Richard Clifford & Frances Barber
Richard Clifford is a highly regarded actor and director who performs regularly in film and productions of the Royal Shakespeare Company.Recent film roles include My Week with Marilyn and The Edge of Love.Frances Barber is an Olivier Award-nominated English actress with along and distinguished theatre, film and TV career. She has appeared most recently in Dr Who and Great Expectations, and is soon to appear in Silk. Her trademark is her husky voice.Drinks will be served in the Gallery in Cork Street immediately following.
Thursday, 26 January 7:30-9pm
The Late Mme Picasso - Love, Lust or Greed
In his deep and lyrical voice Godfrey will tell the mysterious true tale of a seduction, a suicide, and a court case from beyond the grave, leaving you with the question, “Did love and lust awaken something new in the late works of Picasso?”
BBC broadcaster and former arts editor for The Daily Telegraph, Godfrey Barker also lectures at Sotheby’s and writes art market commentaries for The Times and the Wall Street Journal.Drinks will be served in the Gallery in Cork Street immediately following.
Key dates
| 12 November | Deadline for entries | 1 December | Shortlist of works announced | 15 – 16 January | Delivery of works to Cork Street Gallery | 16 January | Stage 2 judging & prizes awarded | 17 January | Final selection of works announced | 18 January | Ticketed private view | 19 January | Exhibition Opens | 25 January | Artists’ reception | 27 January | Exhibition closes | 28 January | Collection of unsold work |
