Conference

5 February 2027

Join us online for a day-long conference exploring themes in LS Lowry’s work.

Art historians, artists and other specialists explore the world of Lowry: his cultural interests; sense of humour; social awareness; representation of women; position in British culture; friendships; and much more.

Speakers include Gaynor Arrowsmith, researcher and great-niece of Lowry’s friend the Reverend Geoffrey Bennett; comedian and art historian Verity Babbs; broadcaster, sculptor and disability rights activist Tony Heaton; modern and contemporary art specialist Jonathan Horwich; artist and writer Michael Howard; catalogue contributor and current post-doctoral researcher at Murray Edwards College Ella Nixon; art historian Leslie Primo; artist George Shaw; and curator of the Lowry Collection Claire H Stewart.

Tickets:
In Person: £35
Concessions*: £25

*Standard concessions available, including members

Photo credit: L.S. Lowry, Our Town (1943). Oil on canvas. Purchased from the artist, 1944. © Touchstones Rochdale, Rochdale Arts & Heritage Service