Join contemporary artist Tracey Emin and David Dawson, Lucian Freud’s assistant and friend, as they discuss the enduring legacy of Freud’s work and his continued influence on contemporary art. This event is part of the public programme related to the Gallery’s exhibition Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting, the UK’s first museum exhibition to focus on the artist’s works on paper.
Lucian Freud (1922–2011) achieved recognition as one of Britain's foremost figurative painters, celebrated for his clinically raw and intensely observed portraits and nude studies. Freud’s working practice, artistic techniques and processes, alongside his dedication to the genre of portraiture all contribute to his popularity as an artist.
The exhibition explores the artist’s lifelong preoccupation with the human face and figure from the 1930s to the early twenty-first century, focusing on Freud’s mastery of drawing in all its forms – from pencil, pen, and ink to charcoal and etching. In addition, a carefully selected group of important paintings will reveal the dynamic dialogue between his practice on paper and on canvas.
This conversation will be chaired by exhibition curator Sarah Howgate.
About this event:
This event will take place at the National Portrait Gallery and will also be livestreamed to watch online.
One online ticket enables you to watch the livestream on a single device. Once you have purchased a ticket, further details of how to watch will be sent via email ahead of the event. The online event will require you to have access to a device with internet connectivity to watch.
