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SUMMARY:Dusting off the Eighteenth Century with Ian Griffiths\, Max Mara
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of our new season including the launch of our exhibition\, Masterpieces from Kenwood: the Splendour of British & French Painting.\nThere have been various revivals\, but in the early 1980s\, the eighteenth century was the height of fashion. On the post-punk scene\, young people\, including Ian Griffiths\, posed and pouted like peacocks in clubs such as Blitz in London and Pip’s in Manchester. With extravagant hair\, make-up\, and costumes\, the most popular ‘looks’ were inspired by the dandies\, pirates\, and highwaymen of the eighteenth century. Spread by bands like Adam and the Ants\, Spandau Ballet\, and Bow Wow Wow\, it became a major fashion trend. \nVivienne Westwood and John Galliano continued to be inspired by the period\, their designs frequently echoing specific works by Gainsborough\, Boucher\, and others. However\, in Ian Griffiths’ visits to various fashion schools in the UK and overseas\, he has noticed that few students today reference the Baroque or the Rococo. He wonders whether historical sources like these are now regarded as dry\, dusty\, or even problematic. \nGriffiths has always been a fan of Voltaire\, particularly his picaresque novella Candide\, written in 1759 as a rebuttal of the philosophy of optimism. While searching for a muse for Max Mara’s autumn/winter 2023/24 collection\, he discovered Voltaire’s long-term lover\, Emilie du Châtelet—an eminent philosopher and scientist whose work is still consulted today. \nIn his talk\, Ian Griffiths will describe his relationship with the Age of Enlightenment\, how the Marquise du Châtelet led him back to the eighteenth century\, and how he found in the world of Gainsborough\, Kauffman\, and Boucher a source of rich inspiration. \nTickets £15\nThis event is now fully booked.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEvent information:\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThe Watering Place café is open for refreshments before the start of this event.\n\n \nAbout Ian Griffiths\nCreative Director\, Max Mara \nIan Griffiths was born in the UK and studied Art and Design in Manchester at the time of the new wave music scene\, which has been a lifelong influence. \nHe studied Architecture initially\, then Fashion. He graduated with a first class honors degree from Manchester then joined the Masters course at the Royal College of Art in London. One of his first projects at the RCA was a competition organised by Max Mara. As a result of winning the competition\, he joined the company as a designer on graduating in 1987. He has always shared the company’s philosophy of wearable modern classics\, discrete luxury and intelligent design. \nIan began teaching at Kingston University in 1990 and was Head of Fashion at Kingston from 1992 to 2000. His aim was to develop creative talents focused on the needs of the fashion business\, building close links between industry and education. He has a strong interest in the intellectual framework of fashion and currently is a Visiting Professor at the Royal College of Art. He has been awarded Honorary Doctorates at the Royal College of Art and Manchester Metropolitan University\, and an Honorary Professorship at University of the Arts Norwich. \nIan is Creative Director of the Max Mara label with a team of designers from around the world. He believes in fusing the brands luxurious appeal with a streetsmart sense of cool. He lives between Italy\, London\, Spain and his country hideaway in Suffolk. His interests include contemporary art and culture\, music\, architecture and gardens
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LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Portrait of Jewels: Following Missing Treasures through Canvas
DESCRIPTION:This lecture unravels the extraordinary journeys of lost and rediscovered treasures\, offering a captivating glimpse into the shifting tides of power\, fashion\, and fortune throughout history.\nWhat inspired Andrew to create this talk was a visit to the National Portrait Gallery. Seeing all the Tudor\, Stuart and Hanoverian monarchs dressed in their finery\, he wondered what had happened to all their spectacular jewellery? \nAmong the many jewels he traces\, Andrew follows ropes of glowing pearls that belonged to Catherine de Medic\, Mary Queen of Scotts\, Elizabeth 1st\, Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II\, as well as a striking diamond that was bought by James 1st\, sold by Queen Henrietta Maria\, stolen during the French Revolution and later set in a tiara worn by an American Heiress\, who became the first female British member of Parliament. Jewel hunting has never been more fascinating! \nTickets £15 \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \n \nEvent information\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThere will be a pop-up bar for refreshments.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the lecture.\nArrive promptly for a 6.30pm start.\n\nAbout Andrew Prince\nAndrew Prince’s love for jewellery began in childhood — by age five\, he was already crafting pieces from beads and copper wire. His passion deepened after visiting exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum and handling historic jewels by Fabergé and Giuliano. \nAt 16\, Andrew started working on Bond Street with antiques expert Ian Harris\, learning to value jewellery for its design rather than its price. Later\, working with jeweller Elizabeth Gage\, he explored rare gems and refined his craft. His bold\, extravagant pieces caught the attention of Vogue’s Isabella Blow\, leading to high-profile commissions and magazine features. \nAndrew’s work expanded to Harrods\, and his costume jewellery — inspired by Victorian designs using crystals and glass — became sought after by clients like Michael Jackson and Shirley Bassey. He believed jewellery should be about beauty\, not cost\, saying\, “If it has to be locked up\, it’s a worry.” \nHis talent led to commissions for films like The Young Victoria\, Downton Abbey\, and Cinderella. Today\, he lectures globally at institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum and Christie’s\, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for jewellery history and design.
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