Henry Moore: A Revolution in British Sculpture
Lecture hosted by The Arts Society Ealing to be given by Jo Walton
A piece by Moore from the Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum. Picture: Funkyxian
May 19, 2026
The Arts Society Ealing’s May lecture turns its attention to one of Britain’s most influential sculptors, Henry Moore, whose work transformed twentieth-century art and redefined how the human figure could be seen and shaped in stone and bronze.
Moore’s sculptures — monumental, abstract and deeply rooted in the landscape — challenged traditional ideas of form and beauty. His fascination with natural shapes, ancient art and modernist experimentation created a new visual language that continues to inspire artists today. This illustrated talk will explore Moore’s life and work, tracing his journey from Yorkshire miner’s son to international acclaim, and situating his art within the vibrant creative world of mid-century Britain.
The lecture also connects with the new exhibition of Moore’s work at Kew Gardens, offering audiences a timely opportunity to revisit his legacy in both historical and contemporary contexts.
The speaker, Jo Walton, brings a wealth of experience as an art historian and lecturer. Having combined teaching and art bookselling with volunteer guiding at Tate Britain and Tate Modern, she now lectures for The Arts Society, The National Gallery, The Art Fund and local art societies across the UK.
The event takes place at St Barnabas Church Hall, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing W5 1QG, on Monday 25 May.
Doors open at 6:45 pm, and the lecture begins at 7:30 pm.
Visitors are warmly welcomed. Tickets are £10 per lecture (£3 for students) and can be purchased by card on the evening.
The Arts Society Ealing belongs to the large umbrella organisation, The Arts Society, previously known as the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), which was founded in 1968. The local Society has a membership of around 140.
The Arts Society Ealing holds 10 lectures a year and more information can be found by visiting its web site.
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