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When art tops the bill - Epstein's sculptures

Join Grundy Art Gallery’s Tom Ireland as he explores the media frenzy around Blackpool’s showing of world-famous artworks.

Several works of art by American-British sculptor, Jacob Epstein, were exhibited in Blackpool in the 1930s and the 1960s. Hear more about why biblical sculpture of ‘Adam’ was reported as shocking and caused outrage among the visitors.

BSL interpreter available

(Interpreter: Samantha Green)

Event times

Thursday 7th November 2024, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

BSL interpreter available

(Interpreter: Samantha Green)

Tickets

Adult - £7*

Concession - (senior aged 65+, student with ID) - £5*

*Event ticket does not include museum entry.

For general admission prices, please visit here.

Sir Ken Dodd Learning Space

Showtown

(Entrance) Corner of Adelaide Street West and Bank Hey Street

Blackpool

FY1 4TQ

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