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Curator's Talks
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Talks on different topics by the Burrell's team of curators.
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6 Jun 12.30pm
The Museum Manager gives a talk about ornamenting landscape and, particularly, the Warwick Vase.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
13 Jun 12.30pm
Liz Hancock presents a talk entitled 'Baroque Flowers and Animals' and examines Portuguese chairs.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
27 Jun 12.30pm
The Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Art examines a tapestry featuring the Olympic Games.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Encounters: A Classical World
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Richard Jenkyns, Professor of the Classical Tradition at Oxford University, explores the importance and popularity of the classical world and its influence on modern culture. Chaired by Graham Sheffield, Director Arts for the British Council. In collaboration with British Council Scotland.
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17 Aug 5pm The Hub, Edinburgh
Encounters: A Peaceful Place
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James MacMillan, composer of Scottish Opera's Clemency, and Ohad Naharin, Artistic Director of Batsheva Dance Company, join Sir Adam Roberts, President of the British Academy, and Chair Eugene Downes of Culture Ireland, to explore ways in which the Olympic Truce can be applied today and how the arts can promote and support peace and better understanding. In collaboration with British Council Scotland.
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1 Sep 2.30pm The Hub, Edinburgh
Encounters: Athletes and Ideals
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Louise Martin, Vice Chair of the Organising Committee of Commonwealth Games Scotland, chairs this discussion on what sport means to us today and the values of the classical Greek athlete. With Angus Farquhar, Creative Director of NVA’s Speed of Light, runner and writer Robin Harvie and Professor Douglas Cairns, specialist in the ethics of ancient Greek society at the University of Edinburgh. In collaboration with British Council Scotland.
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14 Aug 2.30pm The Hub, Edinburgh
Encounters: Fresh Voices
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Jen Hadfield, the English poet and artist, who found inspiration and a new voice when she moved to Shetland five years ago, Scottish teen fiction writer Jamie Jauncey and Lawrence Rhodes, Artistic Director of New York’s Juilliard Dance, discuss regeneration and renewal of the arts. Chaired by Richard Holloway, Chairman of Sistema Scotland. In collaboration with British Council Scotland.
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27 Aug 2.30pm The Hub, Edinburgh
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