This lecture will profile one of the great art museums of the world, the Boston of Museum of Arts (BMFA) and preview the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) the Winter Masterpieces, French Impressionism exhibition which will feature a who’s who of artists the likes Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt and […]
SPECIAL LOCKDOWN EVENT! Dame Agatha Christie, DBE was a much admired and celebrated English writer who achieved world wide fame for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections - many of which were set in exotic and inspiring locations. During her long life, Agatha travelled far and wide, often drawing on her travel […]
SPECIAL LOCKDOWN LECTURE Bucharest founded in 1459 became the capital of Romania in 1862. It is the centre of Romanian media, culture, and art. It offers a splendid range of architecture gems that are a mix of historical (Neoclassical and Art Nouveau), interbellum (Bauhaus and Art Deco), communist era and modern. Such was the city’s […]
SPECIAL LOCKDOWN LECTURE In this lecture we examine the incredibly talented Bugatti family, well known for their extraordinary contributions in art and design. Carlo was an important Art Nouveau artist, designer and decorator. His two sons were just as talented; Ettore would establish a reputation as an automobile designer and manufacturer, and Rembrandt was a […]
SPECIAL LOCKDOWN LECTURE Liberty, commonly known as Liberty's, is a luxury department store in London hat was founded in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty. It is housed a a world famous and vast mock Tudor store. Liberty has always championed art and design is known around the world for its close connection to art and […]
Sydney-born impressionist John Russell spent 40 years in Europe, where he enjoyed friendships with artists the likes of Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, Henri Matisse, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh. Russell had a love of colour and for nature. He spent much of his time on the beautiful and remote island Belle-Île (which have […]
Enjoy a meandering walk - the first of a series - through the historic suburb of Parkville taking in its lovely architecture and along the way learn more about this early Melbourne suburb. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Enjoy a fabulous journey around the globe taking in some of the world's finest hotels. Hear stories and encounter famous guests. This lecture is a visual tour de force! This lecture is being presented using Zoom by Kenneth Park and Old Treasury Building Museum. Please note, this lecture will not be recorded. Tickets: $10
Enjoy a truly fascinating journey of exploration that profiles the surprising surviving of monarchies in Europe. As of 2021, twelve sovereign monarchies in Europe. Seven are kingdoms: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium. Andorra, Liechtenstein, and Monaco are principalities, while Luxembourg is a Grand Duchy. The Vatican City is a […]
Enjoy a meandering walk through the historic suburb of Collingwood taking in its lovely architecture and along the way learn more about this early Melbourne suburb. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh lived an extraordinary life as husband and consort to Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and through his wider public service. This illustrated lecture takes a look at the life and times of Prince Philip who the Queen described "as my strength and stay". This lecture is […]
Turin is an important business and cultural centre in Northern Italy. in 1563, it became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, and then of the Kingdom of Sardinia ruled by the House of Savoy, and the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865. Blessed with a fine cityscape Turin boasts a wonderful […]
Italian business leader Diego Della Valle once said "Put a compass to paper and trace a circle. Then tell me which other country has such a concentration of places like Amalfi, Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii, and Capri." Join this illustrated lecture and discover a truly wonderful part of the world that is steeped […]
Enjoy a meandering walk - the first of a series - through the historic suburb of Parkville taking in its lovely architecture and along the way learn more about this early Melbourne suburb. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
In this first of a series of illustrated lectures, we take a look at some of Russia's not so well known palaces and mansions that are steeped in history, and of course, boast fantastic architecture and/or landscaped grounds the likes of the Livadia Palace (Crimea), Terem Palace (Moscow), Wooden Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (Moscow), […]