Come explore the fascinating Sickert Family Collection and dive deep into the archives!
Join Islington Local History Centre for a special show-and-tell archive event, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to explore unique materials from the Sickert Family Collection. Hosted by historian Jason Price and assisting archivist Ruby Kerrison, this intimate session delves into the lives and works of Walter Sickert (1860-1942) and Thérèse Lessore (1884-1945), pioneering artists who resided and created in Islington in the 1920s and 30s.
Visitors can view rarely seen sketches, letters, and personal papers, gaining insights into their creative partnership and connections to Islington. This event is presented alongside the exhibition Our Islington: Art of the Borough, highlighting the work of artists from the borough. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a local history buff, come discover the stories behind these influential figures and the artworks that capture a vibrant era in Islington’s cultural history.
Wednesday 11th Dec 2pm – 3pm
The event is free but you can reserve your place here.
Islington Local History Centre, Finsbury Library, 245 St John Street, London, EC1V 4NB
