Art lecture: color, boldness and expressionism

The Women's Society of Laarbeek and the surrounding area is hosting a special lecture by art historian Erna Charbon.

She will take visitors on a journey through the life and work of the intriguing painter Marianne von Werefkin, a progressive woman who played a significant role in the development of Expressionism.

Erna Charbon is a highly sought-after speaker and is known for her inspiring and accessible lectures. With her captivating storytelling style, she manages to bring art history to life for a broad audience. The lecture will focus on Marianne von Werefkin (1860–1938). She was born into a wealthy Russian family and trained by the famous artist Ilya Repin. Later, she became active in Munich, where she collaborated with Kandinsky, Münter, and Franz Marc, among others. Her work and life story demonstrate how she was not only artistically innovative but also dared to choose her own path socially, going against the grain. The gathering offers a glimpse into an artist who remained largely overlooked for a long time, but who has been of great significance to modern art.

Are you curious about the Vrouwen-Sociëteit Laarbeek? Then this interesting lecture is a wonderful opportunity to come and listen and get to know us without obligation. You can get a taste of the atmosphere during a pleasant morning focused on art and history. During the walk-in period and the break, there will be ample opportunity to meet members informally and engage in conversation with attendees. You can register via the contact page on the Vrouwen-Sociëteit Laarbeek website. The lecture will be held at Conference Centre De Couwenbergh.