Saturday, 13 September

Lives in Motion: Exhibition Talk with Octavia Tam

By The Beaney

Join us for a compelling talk by Dr Octavia Tam, curator at the National Portrait Gallery.

Date and time

Location

The Learning Lab, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

18 High Street Canterbury CT1 2RA United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

45 minutes
ALL AGES
In person
Doors at 13:50

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

🎨 Lives in Motion: Exhibition Talk with Octavia Tam

🗓️ Saturday 13 September |🕑 Duration: 45 minutes |💷 £5 / £4 (Members price)

Join us for a compelling talk by Ocavia Tam, curator at the National Portrait Gallery, as she introduces Lives in Motion: Stories of migration from the 11th century to the present day —an exhibition of 51 portraits celebrating people who have migrated to the UK and shaped its cultural landscape.

Dr Tam will share insights into the National Portrait Gallery’s National Programmes, the curatorial process, and the powerful stories behind the portraits. The talk will be followed by a guided tour, spotlighting selected sitters and the journeys that brought them here.

🧏 BSL interpreter

🎟️ Spaces are limited – book your ticket online today!

👥 Interested in becoming a Canterbury Museums & Galleries Member? Find out more.

Image credit: Agostini Carlini, Francesco Bartolozzi, and Giovanni Battista Cipriani by John Francis Rigaud, 1777 © National Portrait Gallery, London

Frequently asked questions

Will there be a BSL interpreter?

Yes, a BSL interpreter will be signing the event.

Where is the accessible entrance?

An accessible entrance can be found on Best Lane, a platform lift brings you to the ground floor, where a passenger lift can take you to floor 1, where the talk will be. This talk includes a tour through a gallery, that is wheelchair user friendly.

Is there parking?

There is no parking on site. Accessible parking is available on Orange Street Car park (CT1 2JA), Free for Blue badge holders only -Maximum stay 4 hours, 9am to 6pm.

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The Beaney