BSL talk: ‘Wright of Derby: From the Shadow

Created by The National Gallery

Join Deaf lecturer Alan Murray for an introduction to the exhibition 'Wright of Derby: From the Shadows'

Join Deaf lecturer Alan Murray as he introduces our acclaimed exhibition โ€˜Wright of Derby: From the Shadowsโ€™ and explores other paintings from our collection.

This talk examines Wright of Derbyโ€™sโ€™โ€˜candlelightโ€™ paintings, which focus on the interplay of light and darkness and illuminates the faces gathered around instruments of spectacle and science.

The lecture will take place in the Whitcomb Room. Please meet in the Sainsbury Wing Foyer at 6pm to be escorted up to the room.

This session will be in British Sign Language with interpretation in spoken English.

Event details

When: Fri 9 Jan 2026, 6:00 pm โ€“ 6:45 pm

Format: In-person

Venue:
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN
England

Cost: Free

Access & inclusion

Event languages

  • English
  • British Sign Language (BSL)

This event includes BSL interpreters.

Access features

  • Sign language interpreters
  • Wheelchair access

More access info

Changing places facitilities.

Organiser

The National Gallery

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