Tunnel Vision - Art & Architecture of the Underground

Tue Jun 09 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Guildhall Library | London

Guildhall Library
Publisher/HostGuildhall Library
Tunnel Vision - Art & Architecture of the Underground London's network of underground trains and stations has inspired graphic designers, painters and architects.
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London's network of underground trains and stations has inspired graphic designers, painters and architects since the first subterranean journey in 1863. This talk by London Blue Badge tour guide Louise Halfpenny travels through artworks as varied as the world-famous tube map, Sir Henry Moore's poignant photos of Bank Stations as bomb shelters and Jock McFadyen's 1990s paintings of tube stations (on display at The Guildhall Art Gallery until September 20).

In-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.

Online via YouTube: Event link to be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the talk.

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Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury, London, United Kingdom

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