Art Deco Architecture in London
Roberta
- Region:
- London
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £25 online
- Category:
- Humanities
- Updated:
- 13th June 2025
- Tagged:
- Art | Art Deco | Decorative Art | Architecture
Born the early 1900's France and spreading across Europe and the U.S., Art Deco became the style of modernity—sleek, glamorous, and full of optimism for the future. But with the onset of WWII, its dazzling reign came to a sudden halt. In this talk, we’ll step back into that golden era and explore some of London’s most iconic (and often overlooked) Art Deco gems. Along the way, we’ll dive into:
- The great 1920s design debate: To decorate or not to decorate?—a surprisingly fiery question!
- Stunning examples of Art Deco architecture in London, including the Savoy Hotel, BBC, Carreras Cigarette Factory, Daimler Car Hire Garage, Victoria Embankment and the Daily Express, among others. Expect lively conversation, visual flair, and time for your questions—come discover the bold beauty of Deco in the city!
About Roberta
Roberta’s love for art and architecture borders on "obsession"—and she’s happily embraced it! Her special passion lies in Modernist architecture, which led her to earn a Graduate Certificate with distinction in History of Art and Architecture from Birkbeck University. That was actually her second degree—her first career is in Economics, with over 20 years of experience in the fast-paced world of financial markets. Now, she channels her energy into making art and architecture not just informative, but fun, relatable and engaging for everyone. She’s the founder of Art Tours with a Theme – ART wiT, a London-based project offering themed tours and talks that bring the city’s creativity to life. You can follow her curated art and architecture adventures on Instagram @artwit_london and Facebook @artwitlondon.
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