A Lecture for The Arts Society Wimbledon by Mary Alexander

 

Since the 19th century English high society had ‘wintered over’ on the Côte d’Azur, but in the early 1920s an intoxicating mix of artists, writers, musicians, inspired by a mythological seascape of luminous colours, created a new summer season.  This liberating playground of ideas across the visual design arts was stimulated by impresarios Serge Diaghilev and Paul Poiret. Traditional boundaries were torn down; Matisse, Picasso, Dufy, Cocteau, and Chanel merged the worlds of fashion, theatre and interiors.

 

Where & When: The Sacred Heart Church Hall on Wednesday 9th December at 8 pm (coffee from 7.30 pm). Also available on Zoom.

 

Tickets: Members free. Visitors & guests: £10

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