This April, Croydon Town Hall opens its doors for a special series of talks exploring the hidden histories behind masterpieces from The National Gallery – now on display in Croydon as part of Art On Your Doorstep.
Across three evening lectures, leading historians, authors and curators will take a deep look at iconic paintings and the stories they carry.
On Tues 21 April, Art Historian, Melissa Baksh, will be joined by Circus Director, Vicki Dela Amedume MBE to discuss Degas’ Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando revealing stories of both Degas and circus artist Miss La La – Anna Albertine Olga Brown (1858‒1945).
Croydon Town Hall
Tuesday 21 April, 6.15pm – 7.30pm