Events

Event Information:

  • Tue
    22
    Feb
    2022

    Samuel Courtauld: From Rayon to Impressionism

    5.30 -6.30PMOnline - booking details below

    Free Online Evening Talk

    February 22nd 5.30pm-6.30pm

    Samuel Courtauld: from Rayon to Impressionism

    Since 2017 Greenfield Valley and The Courtauld have been collaborating to understand the impact of Courtauld textile mills in North Wales, and to uncover the stories of local people.

    As part of this programme, this event will explore the life and legacy of Samuel Courtauld, chairman of the textile company in the 1920s and 30s when the mills first opened. Barnaby Wright, Deputy Head of the Courtauld Gallery, will discuss the philanthropy and collecting of Samuel and his wife, Elizabeth. Highlighting the ways in which the prosperity brought about by the success of rayon production benefitted arts and culture in the UK. While, Katherine Dunleavy, National Coordinator at The Courtauld, will introduce the Courtauld family and the path that led them to ownership of one of the world’s largest companies.

    This event accompanies an exhibition, Voices of Courtauld, touring sites in Flintshire during 2021 and 2022.

    To book a ticket please use the Eventbrite link below:
    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/samuel-courtauld-from-rayon-to-impressionism-tickets-268793327077

    Sarah Pevely
    Curadur Cynorthwyol | Assistant Curator

    Amgueddfa Dyffryn Maesglas | Greenfield Valley Museum

    Hamdden a llyfrgelloedd
    Aura
    Leisure & libraries

    Ffôn | Tel 01352 714172
    Email sarah.pevely@flintshire.gov.uk
    www.aura.cymru | www.aura.wales