Writer Charlie Porter explores the importance of gardens and nature to our visual understanding of the Bloomsbury group, from Bloomsbury's roots to its most flourishing days, and then beyond.
The gardens of Bloomsbury provided a backdrop to much of the group’s photography, particularly informal and candid imagery. Charlie Porter explores the importance of gardens and nature to our visual understanding of the Bloomsbury group, from Bloomsbury’s roots to its most flourishing days, and then beyond.
Based on his research for his book Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and the Philosophy of Fashion, the talk coincides with the paperback publication of the book, which will be available at the talk.
Why not stay for dinner and treat yourself to our award-winning Garden Café? We recommend pre-booking a table to guarantee your space.
Speaker Biography
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Charlie Porter
Charlie Porter
Charlie Porter (@theCharliePorter) is the author of Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and the Philosophy of Fashion and has been described as one of the most influential fashion journalists of his time. He is a writer, fashion critic and art curator who has contributed regularly to the Financial Times, Guardian, New York Times, GQ, Luncheon, i-D and Fantastic Man. He was a juror for the Turner Prize in 2019, and lives in London. His first book was What Artists Wear.
