History of Art Research Seminar Series: Professor Natalie Adamson | Hunter Lecture Theatre O.17

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Join the History of Art Research Seminar Series, chaired by Professor Patricia Allmer, for an enlightening lecture by Professor Natalie Adamson. The seminar, titled "Imprisoned by Time: Abstract Painting and Temporality in the Work of Pierre Soulages," will delve into the significance of time in the artistic practice of Pierre Soulages. Professor Adamson will explore the ways in which ideas about time and the experience of temporality shaped Soulages's abstract paintings over the course of his career. Drawing on the thoughts of influential thinkers such as Hannah Arendt and Roland Barthes, the lecture will delve into concepts of historical time, the present tense, rhythm, and the artist's unique relationship with time. This hybrid lecture can be attended in person at the Hunter Lecture Theatre O.17 in Edinburgh or online. To secure your spot, please book your ticket in advance. Following the lecture, there will be a drinks reception in the Higgitt Gallery, providing an opportunity for further discussion and networking. Don't miss this insightful exploration of one artist's profound engagement with time.