The Art of Now - Illustrated talk by Adrian Sumner

The Art of Now; Grayson Perry to Banksy, David Mach to Ryan Gander, Jack Vettriano to the latest Turner Prize-winner.This illustrated talk by Art lecturer Adrian Sumner takes a fearless look at the Art, of all kinds (Painting, Sculpture, Assemblage, Land Art, Public Art, Illustration, Photography, Film, Album covers(what's an Album, dad?) of Now.What's happening in the risky world of Modern Art sooooo Modern it might even shock the unshockable folk of today.
Of course, there's always the risk that it might look old-fashioned, or even (perish the thought) unfashionable, but it's a risk we're just going to have to take. We owe it to ourselves, or, even, Posterity.
Or it might just be a bit of fun.
For intrepid seekers of truth, or anyone who 'cant buy a thrill' (small prize for those who get the reference, without googling it).Adrian is a very engaging and knowledgeable speaker and has lectured at universities, on cruise ships and has undertaken Study Tours with groups to many European destinations.Lecture runs 2 - 3.30pm
Doors and refreshments at 1.40pmAccess
There is partial disabled access at the back of the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre. Please let us know if you have access requirements when you book on and we will reserve accessible space for you.Proceeds
All profits go to the Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network.
Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network aims to support, promote and advocate for Voluntary Arts organisations and their activities in Cheshire West.About Adrian Sumner
Adrian Sumner trained at Liverpool College of Art(1970-73) and has been involved in many aspects of the Visual Arts ever since. He has lectured at Universities including Birmingham, Liverpool, Ekaterinburg (in the former Soviet Union) and is a Member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Art.Adrian has lectured on cruise ships for some 25 years, and has also undertaken Study Tours to many destinations, including Paris, Vienna, Prague, Venice, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Florence, Rome, Berlin, plus British destinations.
He is an accredited lecturer in The Arts Society (former NADFAS) Directory.He has organised numerous exhibitions in Britain and abroad, including exchange exhibitions in Italy, France, Germany and the former Soviet Union and works as a professional painter and Illustrator.Examples of this practice may be seen at www.adriansumner.com