(Hi)story of a Painting: Virtual Reality experience

Immerse yourself in Artemisia Gentileschi’s Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria with our VR headsets.

Immerse yourself in Artemisia Gentileschi’s Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria and discover the extraordinary resilience and brilliance of one of the Baroque era’s most celebrated female artists, in a male-dominated world.

Narrated by Cerys Matthews, The Light in the Shadow is an award-winning 14-minute VR experience created by Gaëlle Mourre and Quentin Darras blending art history with compelling storytelling, revealing the human journeys behind the canvas. Headsets provided.

Booking is essential – book the Gentileschi experience online.

This experience is part of a larger series of events on 17th September.