The Last of the Surrealists

Saturday, 30 September, 2023 - 12:00
Bryan and Mary Talbot’s latest book, ‘Armed with Madness’, charts the extraordinary life of Leonora Carrington.

Armed With Madness - The Surreal Leonora Carrington by Bryan & Mary Talbot

Artwork from 'Armed With Madness' by Bryan & Mary Talbot

Artwork from 'Armed With Madness' by Bryan & Mary Talbot

Saturday 30 September
Lake District Boat Club
Noon-1.00pm

Leonora Carrington was a reluctant muse and feminist champion who rubbed shoulders (and more) with the likes of Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Salvador Dali and Max Ernst.

“Powerful, enraging and uplifting, this mesmerising introduction to yet another forgotten woman of achievement is a sheer delight and will definitely compel all readers to look for more…”

Bryan and Mary will be in conversation with Dr Harriet Earle.