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Spotlight on Francis Bacon with Dr. Timea Andrea Lelik
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Together we will go beyond autobiographical information in order to further analyze the impact Bacon’s body of work has on contemporary viewers. We will question the role of portraiture as a genre in art history, but also in our daily lives, opening up a space to consider why painted portraits are still relevant today and how these can impact us, the viewers.
Dr. Timea Andrea Lelik is an art historian, curator, and writer based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She holds an MA in art history from Utrecht University and a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Amsterdam. For over ten years she has written, lectured, and published in the international field of modern and contemporary art. As a freelance curator, she organized several exhibitions in The Netherlands and abroad. Since 2016, she is serving as a member of the International Association of Art Critics, AICA, The Netherlands.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Dr. Lelik's presentation was thought-provoking, well-researched, and well-organized. She was generous with her time in answering questions.
Not just suffering but a love of live. Bacon is amazing and Timea helps discover him and his works
Very insightful overview of Francis Bacon and his work.
It was very informative and the presenter was extremely knowledgeable