Art History Talk – William Burges - Art History's greatest hedonist?

Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025

Timings: 2.00pm for the Lecture, followed by Tea & Cake in the Pavilion Gallery at 3pm (doors open from 1.30pm)

Venue: Penarth Pier Pavilion

Ticket/s: £15.75per person (+ booking fee) - Ticket price includes Tea & Cake

Join us in January to hear acclaimed art history lecturer, Stella Grace Lyons's fascinating talk on the eccentric (and opium inspired!) genius of William Burges.

In the heart of Cardiff lies the magical and fantastic work which 'eccentric genius' and art architect William Burges created for his patron, the Third Marquess of Bute – Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff Castle, along with Castell Coch on the outskirts of the city, reflect the perfect blending of Burges' and Bute's eclectic interests.

Burges was given free rein to create the opulent and imaginative interiors of both castles.

This talk considers the unique relationship between artist and patron.

Expect lavish details, strange beasts and excessive gilding!

'Without sacrificing scholarship, Stella Grace Lyons has a most engaging way of hooking an audience into sharing her passionate interest in art history, drawing three dimensional human stories and experiences from the two-dimensional canvas'

- Maev Kennedy, Guardian Arts Correspondent

Following the talk, please stay for tea and cake, served in the Pavilion's beautiful Gallery.