Art Appreciation talk - Flawed Genius: Gutson Borglum and the creation of Mount Rushmore

"It makes the Angel of the North look puny.
It stands in the middle of nowhere, in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Is it art, or is it simply gigantic engineering?
Where did it come from?
All will be revealed!"Join Chris Tipple for a fascinating exploration of the remarkable story behind one of the world's most iconic monuments and the extraordinary, controversial sculptor who created it.Discover how Mount Rushmore came to be, the challenges of carving a mountain on such an immense scale, and why Gutzon Borglum remains one of the most brilliantand flawedartists of the twentieth century.Tickets 5
Running time: 2 hours max.
10:00 - Welcome and coffee.
10:15 - Speaker for approx 60 minutes.
11:15 - Questions/Discussion and more cuppas!Ages: Adult (this event is part of the engAGE programme for people aged 55+)
Includes light refreshmentsFor more information email community.programme@linskill.orgor call 0191 257 8000.