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Vanessa Bell 'A Conversation' © Estate of Vanessa Bell, courtesy Henrietta Garnett

Writers' Talks in The Courtauld Gallery

Ruth Padel, Somerset House Writer in Residence, has invited six eminent writers from different genres to give a series of exclusive talks about their favourite painting in The Courtauld Gallery.

Philip Pullman - Thu 20 Nov
Hisham Matar - Wed 26 Nov
Julia Neuberger - Thu 4 Dec
Colm Toibin - Wed 10 Dec
Jackie Kay - Thu 15 Jan
Gillian Beer - Wed 21 Jan

Each writer has chosen a work that particularly engages, challenges, provokes or delights them, and will present their personal reflections during a talk for a small audience, directly in front of the painting. This will be followed by a book signing and chance to meet the writer.
http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/literature/761.asp