# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Art of Now - Illustrated talk by Adrian Sumner - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: The Art of Now; Grayson Perry to Banksy, David Mach to Ryan Gander, Jack Vettriano to the latest Turner Prize-winner. This illustrated talk by Art lecturer Adrian Sumner takes a fearless look at the Art, of all kinds (Painting, Sculpture, Assemblage, Land Art, Public Art, Illustration, Photography, Film, Album covers(what's an Album, dad?) of Now. What's happening in the risky world of Modern Art sooooo Modern it might even shock the unshockable folk of today. Of course, there's always the risk that it might look old-fashioned, or even (perish the thought) unfashionable, but it's a risk we're just going to have to take. We owe it to ourselves, or, even, Posterity. Or it might just be a bit of fun. For intrepid seekers of truth, or anyone who 'cant buy a thrill' (small prize for those who get the reference, without googling it). Tickets purchased in advance are £8 including tea and a biscuit before the lecture starts. Tickets on the door are £9. Adrian is a very engaging and knowledgeable speaker and has lectured at universities, on cruise ships and has undertaken Study Tours with groups to many European destinations. Lecture runs 2 - 3.30pm Doors and refreshments at 1.40pm Access There is partial disabled access at the back of the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre. Please let us know if you have access requirements when you book on and we will reserve accessible space for you. Proceeds All profits go to the Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network. Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network aims to support, promote and advocate for Voluntary Arts organisations and their activities in Cheshire West. About Adrian Sumner Adrian Sumner trained at Liverpool College of Art(1970-73) and has been involved in many aspects of the Visual Arts ever since. He has lectured at Universities including Birmingham, Liverpool, Ekaterinburg (in the former Soviet Union) and is a Member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Art. Adrian has lectured on cruise ships for some 25 years, and has also undertaken Study Tours to many destinations, including Paris, Vienna, Prague, Venice, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Florence, Rome, Berlin, plus British destinations. He is an accredited lecturer in The Arts Society (former NADFAS) Directory. He has organised numerous exhibitions in Britain and abroad, including exchange exhibitions in Italy, France, Germany and the former Soviet Union and works as a professional painter and Illustrator. Examples of this practice may be seen at www.adriansumner.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chester/the-art-of-now-illustrated-talk-by-adrian-sumner/200030102091348 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, exhibitions, workshops, theatre, entertainment, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Grosvenor Museum - **lat**: 53.1873 - **long**: -2.8924 - **full address**: Grosvenor Museum, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Art of Now - Illustrated talk by Adrian Sumner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1fff281774e5bc1afe45c5f236c03619a5e4a18f12fb8ec29d0150c0265edd02-rimg-w600-h431-dca39578-gmir?v=1782571361 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Art of Now - Illustrated talk by Adrian Sumner being held? - **A:** The Art of Now - Illustrated talk by Adrian Sumner takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Grosvenor Museum, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Art of Now - Illustrated talk by Adrian Sumner? - **A:** The Art of Now - Illustrated talk by Adrian Sumner is organized by Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Art of Now - Illustrated talk by Adrian Sumner is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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