Spinning Myths, Painting Shadows: Women and the Origins of Greek Art - London
October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
London, United Kingdom
About The Event
The first lecture in the series The Origin of Painting: Greek Women Artists from Antiquity to the Present. On Thursday 22 October 2026 at 7:00 PM, art historian Gelly Gryntaki discusses the role of women in mythology and ancient societies, shining a light on the earliest female weavers and the ancient female painters for whom evidence still exists, from Arachne and Penelope to Timarete and Anaxandra. At The Hellenic Centre, Marylebone. Booking required.
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When is the Spinning Myths, Painting Shadows: Women and the Origins of Greek Art?
It takes place on October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where is the Spinning Myths, Painting Shadows: Women and the Origins of Greek Art held?
It is held at The Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London W1U 5AS, London, England, United Kingdom.
Is the Spinning Myths, Painting Shadows: Women and the Origins of Greek Art free?
No, this is a paid event.
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Is the Spinning Myths, Painting Shadows: Women and the Origins of Greek Art in person or online?
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It is organized by The Hellenic Centre.
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