Dr Carol Adlam, writer, artist, Associate Professor in Art & Design, NTU presents this talk accompanying our Paula Rego and Grayson Perry exhibitions.
Explore the monstrous in Paula Rego and Grayson Perry’s work, in the context of a wider graphic tradition of subversion and mythmaking across picture books, graphic novels, and the fine arts.
Main image: How many miles to Babylon? (from the Nursery Rhymes series) 1989 by Paula Rego. © The Estate of Paula Rego. All Rights Reserved, 2024
![An black and white print created by Paula Rego featuring a man sat on the end of a bed.](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Paula-Rego-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Thu 3 Oct – Thu 5 Dec 2024
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Tue 29 Oct 2024
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![a picture of a black and white print of a blackbird made with intaglio printmaking technique](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Intaglio-with-Jane-Stockley-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Intaglio Printmaking
Sat 16 Nov 2024
Inspired by our Paula Rego and Grayson Perry exhibition, perfect your own printmaking with this one-day workshop.
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![An black and white print created by Paula Rego featuring a man sat on the end of a bed.](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/edited-image-4.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Djanogly Gallery
Paula Rego Gallery Tours
Thu 3 Oct – Thu 5 Dec 2024
A closer look at this exhibition with a walk-through guided tour.
Talk
![A black and white print by Paula Rego, based on the nursery rhyme, three blind mice.](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Edited-image-3.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Djanogly Theatre
Paula Rego: Printmaker
Thu 10 Oct 2024
A personal insight from Paul Coldwell, who worked closely with Paula Rego.
Film
![A woman, wearing a bright striped jumper and red scarf is surrounded by a swarm of flying mermaids.](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PR43_Paula-The-Flying-Mermaids-2CREDIT-©NICK-WILLING-2-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Djanogly Theatre
Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories
Tue 19 Nov 2024
This film gives a unique insight into the life and work of Paula Rego.
Children & Families
Workshop
![Two boys enjoying craft activities](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fairy-Tale-Print-Workshop.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Visual Arts Studio
Fairy Tale Print Workshop
Tue 29 Oct 2024
Our Paula Rego exhibition inspires this workshop for crafty kids. For ages 10-14.
Workshop
![a picture of a black and white print of a blackbird made with intaglio printmaking technique](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Intaglio-with-Jane-Stockley-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Learning Studio
Intaglio Printmaking
Sat 16 Nov 2024
Inspired by our Paula Rego and Grayson Perry exhibition, perfect your own printmaking with this one-day workshop.