Online talk
Tuesday, 24 March, 7.00–7.45 pm GMT
Animals have long carried symbolic, emotional – and sometimes subversive – meaning in art. From sacred creatures and allegorical beasts to beloved pets and expressive stand-ins, artists have repeatedly returned to animals as powerful subjects.
In this talk with specialist Kayleigh Davies, we explore why animals appear so frequently in art, how certain works became enduring icons, and why they continue to fascinate collectors today.
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