Jesus in the Lumber Room: Edmonia Lewis's 'Bust of Christ' - October Talk

Join us on Sunday 5th October for a very special celebration of the African American and Native American sculptor Edmonia Lewis with the renowned art historian Professor Susannah Thompson.

The Bute Collection at Mount Stuart cares for a remarkable and rare example of sculpture by Edmonia Lewis, which is one of only two artworks by the artist in the UK. Lewis was the first black and indigenous sculptor to be recognised by the mainstream American and International artistic community, and she spent most of her career in Rome creating neoclassical sculpture - soon coming into contact with the 3rd Marquess of Bute while on his travels.

In this lecture, Professor Thompson will reveal the incredible story of how the remarkable Bust of Christ came to be located on the Isle of Bute, and how the sculptor Edmonia Lewis became a trailblazer in the art world.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Susannah Thompson to Mount Stuart for a celebration of the work of Edmonia Lewis during Black History Month this October.

About our October Speaker

Susannah Thompson is an art historian, writer and critic from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, based in Glasgow. She is Professor of Art History and Criticism at Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Event Information

• The event takes place at Mount Stuart House, postcode PA20 9LR
• Parking is available at the main House, please follow signage for coach and accessible parking
• Doors open at 10:15am for a 10:30am talk start
• Visitors with special access requirements should contact the Mount Stuart team in advance to make arrangements e: contactus@mountstuart.com
• Current Mount Stuart Members are entitled to a discounted ticket rate for the talk, please select the Mount Stuart Member option when booking