Thursday 20 November 2008, 14.00–17.30

Bacon began his life in London as an interior designer but quickly abandoned this career to pursue painting, immersing himself in the London art scene. A regular at the colony club and a keen gambler, Bacon was in close contact with a numerous city characters and artists including Lucien Freud, Frank Auerbach and John Deakin.

The exhibition's co-curator, Chris Stephens and Tate archivist Adrian Glew, examine letters, photographs and other original archive material to learn more about Bacon and his life in the City.

Tate Britain  Manton Studio
£20 (£15 concessions), booking required
Price includes refreshments

  

This event is related to the Francis Bacon exhibition