Lubok Masterclass

GRAD: Gallery for Russian Arts and Design will be holding a masterclass in the Russian popular print lubok. The class will allow participants to discover the historical and technical intricacies of the Russian print with a talk from specialist Faith Wigzell and practical demonstrations from art historian and printmaker Helen Higgins. Discover how this visual practice developed from use in the seventeenth century to its adoption by the Russian avant-garde.

The event is free with entrance to the exhibition (£5, £3 concessions to students). Places are limited so contact GRAD or visit Eventbrite to book in advance.

Faith Wigzell joined UCL’s School of Slavonic and East European Studies in 1966 and became Head of the Russian Department. She is currently Emeritus Professor of Russian Literature. Her numerous publications explore the rich history of Russian medieval culture, nineteenth-century literature, folklore and popular belief.

Helen Higgins is a printmaker, art historian and curator. Having worked at the Hayward Gallery, Tate Modern and Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Helen is now Gallery Educator at the Courtauld Gallery. Helen also holds an MA in Russian Art from The Courtauld Institute.

GRAD is a pioneering institution that brings new insights into Russian art, design and culture to international audiences through exhibitions, publications, live events, collaborations and digital engagement. Our purpose is to share our specialist knowledge in ways that capture the imagination, inspire creativity and spark new ideas.