About this Event
What are we missing out on when we take art too seriously? Some brilliant stories.
Join us as art historian & comedian Verity Babbs leads us through some of art history’s funniest bits: artists stabbing, shagging, and slagging each other off included. Sharing stories from her recent book The History of Art in One Sentence, Verity takes us on a journey of 500 years of artists behaving badly, jaw-dropping artworks, and manifestos that’ll make you say “oh my!”. Come and celebrate the power of laughing at art, and leave seeing some of your favourite artists in a whole new light.
Verity was named one of BBC HistoryExtra's '30 Under 30' in 2024 and has appeared on BBC 2, BBC Radio 4 as an arts expert. She has worked on filmed projects for Tate, British Museum, and London Art Fair, and has written for the Guardian, RA Magazine, and Artnet News.
Event venue & nearby stays
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton, United Kingdom
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