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Talk - György Gordon : A Hungarian Artist in Britain
In this lecture James Hamilton will celebrate the life and work of his friend the painter György Gordon (1924-2005) who came to Britain as a refugee in 1957, and dedicated his life to the teaching and practice of painting and drawing in Yorkshire.
Gordon's Hungarian background formed the foundation of his art. The lecture will explore these roots, and touch on the influences he received in Hungary, and in Britain from some of his fellow Hungarians who were also forced to flee their coun
Gordon's Hungarian background formed the foundation of his art. The lecture will explore these roots, and touch on the influences he received in Hungary, and in Britain from some of his fellow Hungarians who were also forced to flee their coun
6 - 7pm. Free but places are limited so please book in advance online.
Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 9JT
Wed 15 Feb 2017
Website:
library.leeds.ac.uk/treasures
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