Heritage Talk: Portraits of The Whitaker

This talk takes a closer look at some of the portraits at The Whitaker.

Exploring works from our historic collection alongside contemporary displays, the curator will discuss how artists have represented people across different times and contexts.

From questions of identity and self-expression to who gets seen and remembered, this talk offers a fascinating insight into the stories that portraits can tell.Please note: Parts of this talk will take place in our archive stores, which are not accessible.