Join art historian Sophie Lachowsky for a four-part series exploring London’s vibrant Autumn art scene.
Each session will focus on a different artistic medium - sculpture, architecture, photography, and painting - offering insight into how the city’s public spaces, exhibitions, and cultural landmarks shape and reflect our visual experience.
Through the lens of current exhibitions and events, this series invites audiences to engage with the vibrant, evolving world of art in London.
10 Sept: Architectural Photography: Light, Form and Memory
Delve into the world of architectural photography through the work of key photographers and Jewish architects. This session aligns with photography exhibitions at the Photographers’ Gallery, a show at the National Theatre on Denys Lasdun, and the city’s ongoing reflection on built environments. Sophie spotlights virtuosos such as Hélène Binet, Lucien Hervé, Richard Neutra and Daniel Libeskind.
29 Oct: Isamu Noguchi and the Architecture of Space
Timed to coincide with Frieze Sculpture (16 Sep-2 Nov), this talk explores how Noguchi’s public art and design principles resonate in today’s urban landscape. Sophie will connect Noguchi’s ethos with London’s outdoor art initiatives such as Sculpture in the City, The Line in East London, and their intersections with Jewish heritage sites.
19 Nov: Lee Miller: Do Women See War Differently?
Coinciding with Lee Miller’s major retrospective at Tate Britain (2 Oct-15 Feb), this talk explores Miller’s transformation from muse to war photographer. Sophie reflects on how women artists, including Jewish figures like Nancy Spero and Martha Rosler, shaped our collective understanding of trauma and resilience through visual storytelling.
3 Dec: Turner and Constable: The Art of Rivalry
This session coincides with Turner-Constable at Tate Britain, 27 November 2025 - 12 April 2026. Born within a year of each other, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable shared a profound connection with nature and engaged with the changing world around them. They captured the interplay of light and colours, investing them with layers of meaning and emotion.
They were also the greatest of rivals.
Rivalry doesn’t always grow out of envy and dislike. It can emerge from love, friendship and admiration. Some relationships in the history of art have propelled rivals to new heights of inspiration and creativity, whilst provoking others to despair and betrayal.
Sophie is a writer, lecturer, and artist mentor with a special interest in visual culture, architecture, and public art. She has worked with leading cultural institutions across Europe and brings a rich, interdisciplinary perspective to her talks.