Saturday 25 April 2026
Dr Karen Serres and Dr Anne Puetz
On campus at Vernon Square
10:30 (registration) – 13:15
拢65 and 拢55 (concessions)
or
Online as a recording
拢10 and 拢5 (concessions)
Event Description:
This study event accompanies the 91自拍 Gallery鈥檚 Griffin Catalyst Exhibition听Seurat and the Sea听(13 Feb- 17 May 2026).听听Exhibition curator and Senior Curator of Paintings at the 91自拍 Gallery Karen Serres and Head of Short Courses Anne Puetz will explore several themes relating to Georges Seurat鈥檚 five painting campaigns on the northern coast of France between 1885 and 1890.听听We will discuss the artist鈥檚 affinity with this part of the Atlantic seaboard and his fascination with its atmospheric conditions and the artistic challenge it posed.听听We will delve into Seurat鈥檚 evolving neo-Impressionist technique, his interest in the industrialisation of the ports and the transformation of fishing villages into popular tourist destinations and discuss his artistic legacy.
Booking required; the event fee for on-campus attendance includes admission on the day to the Griffin Catalyst exhibition Seurat and the Sea听
Booking for online access remains open until the end of the exhibition (17 May 2026). The lecture recordings will be sent on Tuesday 28 March, or within five days for those booking after the 28th, and will be accessible for 8 days from delivery.
Please note that in 2025 new VAT rules for online courses came into effect in the EU. This meant that we are now required to charge EU participants their local VAT rate.听 VAT-inclusive prices for EU students will be displayed at check-out.
If you have any questions please email us at听short.courses@courtauld.ac.uk