Following on from our successful Reworking Manet exhibition, we are thrilled to launch our new brief for UK state schools/college students, ‘Sense of Self’.
This live brief will ask students to research and engage with Van Gogh’s famous ‘Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear’ and artworks by contemporary artist Rachel Jones to create exciting response to Van Gogh’s portrait.
This in-person workshop is the perfect introduction to the live brief, providing attendees the opportunity to think about how contemporary artists have used works in The Courtauld collection to create their own work, bringing new understanding and meaning to these well-known artworks.
Throughout the day we will deepen our understanding of Van Gogh’s work through art historical research and devise ideas of creative responses.
Attendees will also work in collaboration with perfumer Sarah McCartney from 4160 Tuesdays to explore a sensory experience of being in an artist studio. This smells will be included in the exhibition.
Key Information
Event: Sense of Self: Van Gogh and Rachel Jones
Date: Tuesday 27th May
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Location: In-person at The Courtauld Gallery
Lunch: Lunch will be provided, free of charge
These workshops are free and open to students attending UK state schools and colleges. Suitable for ages 16-18, with preference given to Y12 students (or equivalent). Booking is essential due to popular demand. Any questions, please email education@courtauld.ac.uk
