Art in the Senior Years
Roberta
- Region:
- London
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £28 online, £70-100 in person (London only)
- Category:
- Humanities
- Updated:
- 14th October 2026
- Tagged:
- Senior Years | Aging | Art | History Of Art
Join me for a fascinating journey through art and ageing. Firstly, we'll investigate what "senior years" has been meaning from Renaissance until today. Then, we'll discover artists who continued to create remarkable work well into their senior years, including Bridget Riley, Gerhard Richter and others. Finally, we’ll also explore powerful portraits of older sitters by masters such as Rembrandt and James Whistler—works that became masterpieces and helped shape the tradition of portraiture for generations of artists to come. The talk lasts 1 hour including time for Q&A's.
Views: 14 | Enquiries: 0About 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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