Wessex Connected: Day 2 for The Art and Culture of North America

Tuesday 10 November 2026

New York – City of Dreams with Mary Alexander. More detailed information may be found under EVENTS on www.theartssocietywessexarea.org.uk

Descriptions of New York in the Gilded Age and the early C20 are emotive and aspirational. This Study Day will explore the mythology and continuous re-invention of New York through the eyes of the patrons, artists, designers and visionaries who created a truly international destination hub. Ashcan painter John Sloan vividly records the ever-changing skyline, streetscapes and pace of change… “landmarks are torn down so rapidly that your canvases become historical records almost before the paint on them is dry.

Mary Alexander trained as an art historian and graduated with BA Hons in History and History of Art (University College London) and an MA (with Distinction) in History of Art (University College London).

These events are organised by Christopher Clarke, Wessex Area Coordinator of Education who can be contacted by emailing wessexconnectedevents@gmail.com

More detailed information can be found on www.theartssocietywessexarea.org.uk

TICKETS MAY BE CANCELLED AND REFUNDED UP TO TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EVENT, LESS AN ADMINISTRATION FEE.