2025

Thursday 23 January
6.30-8.30pm
College for Physic Studies, London SW7 2EB

Join author and researcher Emma Sharples to celebrate the launch of her new book on the artist and occultist Ithell Colquhoun (1906–1988).

Emma will be in conversation with with curator and archivist Jacqui McIntosh discussing Ithell Colquhoun's extraordinary artistic output during her career in London and Cornwall, including figurative painting; collage; automatic or 'mantic' staining; costume, stage and mural designs; poetry, imaginative prose and critical writing.

Following the talk, Emma will be signing copies of her new book, Ithell Colquhoun, in the Library. Tickets are free, please book in advance.

  

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