Description
Join artist, curator and YouTube creator James Payne for a captivating, illustrated talk exploring the stories behind some of the world’s most famous artworks.
Best known for his series Great Art Explained, Payne brings masterpieces to life through compelling storytelling and sharp insight. In this special event, he will guide audiences through the remarkable lives of the artists, the drama behind the paintings and the fascinating details that make these works so enduring.
Expect an entertaining and illuminating journey into the human stories behind great art.
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Great Art Explained: The Stories Behind the World’s Greatest Masterpieces
James Payne
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James Payne
James Payne is a writer, historian, curator and presenter, and creator of the popular YouTube channels Great Art Explained and Great Books Explained. Payne‘s work makes art history accessible to broad audiences, reaching over two million subscribers. Payne co-presents Beyond the Brush on Sky Arts and is the author of Great Art Explained, published by Thames & Hudson in 2025.
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