Sanctuary in the city – public art by refugees and immigrants in the city
Come on a virtual tour of public art through the City of London created by Refugees and Immigrants. We will explore artworks such as the 17th century carvings on the Monument and a Victorian plaques relocated on to the post Modern Number One Poultry by economic immigrants to the country as well as looking at mainly works by 20th century artists from refugee backgrounds who were either commissioned to make art works for site...
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This is a virtual exploration as though we are walking across the City of London from Aldgate to the Barbican taking in public art by refugees and immigrants from 17th century to the work of contemporary artists. It shows how the City has historically welcomed art by artists who were not British born. Some craftsmen, such as Caius Gabrielle Cibber, was Danish born and came to Britain where in the City he created reliefs on The Monument and St Paul’s Cathedral. Boris Arup became the best-known mosaic artist in mid 20th century Britain and his mosaics line the entrance hall to the National Gallery as well as examples that he made Bank of England buildings in the City. He’d come from an aristocratic Russian family and never returned to Russia after the Russian Revolution. Other sculptors such as Naomi Blake, Frank Meisler, Oscar Neman and Georg Eirlich came at different stages of their lives from Nazi Europe as Jewish refugees. Some had harrowing personal stories which will be revealed during the course. Out final sculptor, Ivan Klapaz came as a refugee from Croatia in the 1980s during the Yugoslavian wars.
What will we cover?
• Sculptures and public art in the City of London • The stories of the artists who made the art works • About immigration and diversity and how the City at various times has welcomed artworks by people not born in Britain.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Discuss public art in the City giving at least 2 examples covered in the course • Describe the lives of at least two of the artists • Identify 2 art works were made by immigrants and 3 made by refugees.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for all levels. The nature of the stories of the artists means some of them are upsetting.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and be able to use the basic elements of Zoom, camera and microphone.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught online with lecture, slide presentations and group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You might wish to purchase a notebook for taking notes. You might wish to buy some of the books on any reading list provided.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This course is part of our Friday Lates series, search ‘Friday Lates’ or 'Lunchtime Lectures' for more courses like this one.
Marilyn Greene is a museum professional and London tour guide with an academic background in art history. Qualified as a City of London Guide, she leads Mud-larking tours, Hidden London Tours for London Transport Museum, school tours at the Charles Dickens Museum, as well as developing her walks in the City and north London. Having worked as a Curator at Hampstead Museum and a qualified City of London guide many of her walks specialise in various aspects of these areas. Marilyn worked for 15 years at the Victoria and Albert Museum in adult and community learning and specialised in working with faith communities and organising intercultural tours of the collections. As well as walking tours, Marilyn leads tours and training at both the Victorian and Albert Museum and British Museum.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Boris Arup became the best-known mosaic artist in mid 20th century Britain and his mosaics line the entrance hall to the National Gallery as well as examples that he made Bank of England buildings in the City. He’d come from an aristocratic Russian family and never returned to Russia after the Russian Revolution. Other sculptors such as Naomi Blake, Frank Meisler, Oscar Neman and Georg Eirlich came at different stages of their lives from Nazi Europe as Jewish refugees. Some had harrowing personal stories which will be revealed during the course. Out final sculptor, Ivan Klapaz came as a refugee from Croatia in the 1980s during the Yugoslavian wars.Come on a virtual tour of public art through the City of London created by Refugees and Immigrants. 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Boris Arup became the best-known mosaic artist in mid 20th century Britain and his mosaics line the entrance hall to the National Gallery as well as examples that he made Bank of England buildings in the City. He’d come from an aristocratic Russian family and never returned to Russia after the Russian Revolution. Other sculptors such as Naomi Blake, Frank Meisler, Oscar Neman and Georg Eirlich came at different stages of their lives from Nazi Europe as Jewish refugees. Some had harrowing personal stories which will be revealed during the course. Out final sculptor, Ivan Klapaz came as a refugee from Croatia in the 1980s during the Yugoslavian wars.Come on a virtual tour of public art through the City of London created by Refugees and Immigrants. We will explore artworks such as the 17th century carvings on the Monument and a Victorian plaques relocated on to the post Modern Number One Poultry by economic immigrants to the country as well as looking at mainly works by 20th century artists from refugee backgrounds who were either commissioned to make art works for site specific places or their works have been bought or moved to their locations.• Sculptures and public art in the City of London<br>• The stories of the artists who made the art works<br>• About immigration and diversity and how the City at various times has welcomed artworks by people not born in Britain.• Discuss public art in the City giving at least 2 examples covered in the course<br>• Describe the lives of at least two of the artists<br>• Identify 2 art works were made by immigrants and 3 made by refugees.This course is suitable for all levels. 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