Friends excursions: HSBC corporate art collection
Monday 28 November 2016 6.30 - 8pm
Meet at HSBQ HQ, 8 Canada Square, E14.
£30 (includes glass of wine and nibbles). Booking required, Patrons and Friends only.
Friends of the RA book first
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Learn more about the role and scope of corporate art collections by joining Friends on this private tour of HSBC's fabulous art collection.
HSBC’s art collection reflects the changes made throughout the company’s history, from its establishment in the Far East through to its acquisition of Midland Bank in 1992.
Friends enjoy a discussion on the scope of the collection, which is rich in both Chinese and British art. An expert from Sotheby’s will also give a focussed talk on nine extraordinary paintings by L.S. Lowry. Friends then have an opportunity to explore the rest of the collection independently, which includes works by Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant and Walter Sickert.