ARTFUL talks

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ARTFUL is a new series of public lunchtime talks organised by the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies.

The aim of the series is to bring together students, postgraduate researchers and staff to showcase our culture of vibrant research and creative practice across the school and beyond.

Taking place fom 1 to 2.30pm on Mondays during termtime, speakers will include researchers, artists and practitioners.

Whilst primarily aimed at our school community, anyone interested in the series is welcome to join us. There is no need to book – please just turn up.

The programme of talks for the current academic year can be found below.

For more information, please email Mark Thorley at M.Thorley1@leeds.ac.uk.

Programme for academic year 2026/27

Semester one

The School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies: past, present and future – 12 October 2026

“B Civil” – 19 October 2026

What’s Chinese about Chinese export wallpaper? – 26 October 2026

Feminist Art Making Histories Launch – 9 November 2026

Objective Form and Carmela Gross’ Roda Gigante: Value, Waste and Weight – 16 November 2026

Bloc Projects and Curatorial Practice – 23 November 2026

Artist Talk with Olivia Bax – 30 November 2026