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Forthcoming Events
Our lectures are live from April to September (with an option to join on Zoom) and on Zoom only from October to March Further details are on our lectures page here. Joining inStructions For ZOom will be sent to members shortly before the lectures.
Next LectureSJune 11th Lee Miller; Artist & Photographer
by Frank Woodgate Live at Radlett Reform Synagogue, 118 Watling St, WD7 7AA 7.30 for 8.00 + on Zoom 7.45 pm for 8:00 on Zoom Lee Miller went from being a sought-after artists’ model to being one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. Wife of Surrealist painter Roland Penrose and friend of Pablo Picasso, Lee Miller went from being a sought-after artists’ model to being one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. After a difficult childhood and a successful career in fashion, she was one of the few female war reporters during WW2 and also produced some fascinating Surrealist photographs. Reflecting on the recent retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain. Non members welcome cost £10. Please contact Anna Cross for payment or membership details and Zoom link at [email protected] July 16th A new art history lecturer, Jessica Fahy, speaks about ‘Frida Kahlo at the Tate Modern’ Live Radlett Reform Synagogue, 118 Watling St, WD77AA 7.30 for 8.00 pm + Zoom
Live and Zoom 7.45pm for 8.00pm Picasso told his biographer, John Richardson, that his work was like a diary – " to understand it, you have to see how it mirrors my life." The fascinating work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo resonates powerfully with audiences today arguably even more than it did in her lifetime. Her paintings are relatively few in number, often small in scale, and frequently focused on a single subject—herself. These bold colourful artworks have become some of the most recognisable images in twentieth-century art. Born in Coyoacán in 1907, Kahlo’s life was shaped by illness, injury, and profound personal experiences that she translated directly into her art. After a serious accident at the age of eighteen, she began painting during a long period of recovery, developing a visual language that combined careful observation with symbolic imagery. Kahlo’s life was also closely intertwined with post-revolutionary Mexico and with the artist Diego Rivera who she married twice! As his wife and a woman artist she was often overlooked by the art world of the time and it is fascinating to see how her legacy has become greater than his over time. We will look at how Kahlo’s work emerged from this complex intersection of personal experience as well national identity, and modern art, and consider how her self-portraits function not only as records of her life, but as carefully constructed works of artistic expression. Exhibition at Tate Modern 25th June 2026-3rd January 2027 We are hoping to arrange an exciting trip to this exhibition in October with a background talk and small group tour by our own Tate guide and RAS member Anita Greene. Non members welcome cost £10. Please contact Anna Cross for payment or membership details and Zoom link at [email protected] VisitsIAN SWANKIE GUIDED WALK Wednesday 17th June 2026
The wonderful tour guide of London (and currently Australian lecturer). Ian has promised RAS members another exciting themed walk around London. Public Art in the City of London. A great deal of both classical and modern things to see starting at St Paul’s and finishing at Liverpool Street. We should also see some interesting pieces from Sculpture in the City - the annual sculpture trail in the Square Mile. Watch out for full details and prices nearer the date.
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Please note change of date of our AGM from that shown in the latest newsletter to 31st March. HolidayOur 2026 holiday will be to the Castles, Historic Houses and Gardens of Kent
It will take place from 1st to 5th September 2026. Places we will visit include:
Other activitiesOther 2026 plans
Annual General Meeting: 31st March 2026
58th Summer Exhibition Radlett Village Institute 6th and 7th June Christmas Lunch 2026 Porter’s Park Golf Club Wednesday 2nd December 2026 Time TBC Painters GroupDetails available from Anna Cross - [email protected] Thursday Painting Workshop
The Radlett Art Society meets in the Radlett Institute, Watling Street on Thursday afternoon from 1.30 - 3.30pm, from September to June. In July and August we paint ”en plein air” in the environs of Radlett. Cost per session is £6 and you do have to be a member of the Society to attend. We are a mixed ability friendly group, keen to share our expertise and knowledge , and paint in all mediums. There is no formal teaching. You need to bring along your own paper, pencils and / or paints, etc. Also, bring your own refreshments if required. In addition, we have occasional afternoon workshops, full day workshops and live models If you fancy joining the workshop, please contact us using the contact form here. |
