Beyond the label: art now – post-war and contemporary art at the Walker Art Gallery

Discover the last 100 years of collecting at Walker Art Gallery. In a post-war world, and against a background of great social change across Europe, art began to reflect stories of rival political groups and new ideas about how to live in the modern world. In contemporary collection, we reflect on the impact of empire and colonial histories and LGBTQ+ narratives – examining not only who has been featured in the art we show but also who is missing.

Head of Walker Art Gallery and Lead Curator of Fine Art, Charlotte Keenan McDonald, will discuss how recent acquisitions change the shape of the Walker Art Gallery collections.

Please meet in the Walker Art Gallery entrance at 1.45pm for a 2pm start.

Beyond the label talks

Our museums and galleries are a treasure trove of fascinating stories and world class collections. In this exciting series of talks you will get the opportunity to meet the experts who care for our collections, find out never-before-told behind the scenes stories of our most beloved objects, and get the opportunity to pick the brains of a real museum expert.

Go beyond the museum labels and delve into the fascinating world of art, history, science, and community stories in this unmissable series.

Find all the upcoming talks on the beyond the label page and book your tickets!