# Event Details - **Event Name**: Behind the Matchstick Figures: The Story of L.S. Lowry - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate L.S. Lowry in this exclusive seminar marking 50 years since his passing - insight, art, and complimentary drinks await!About this Event? Date: Saturday, 28th February? Arrival: From 4:00 PM? Seminar Starts: 4:15 PM (approx 45 minutes)? Complimentary drinks throughout the eveningStep into the extraordinary world of L.S. Lowry, one of Britain’s most iconic and instantly recognisable artists. This exclusive seminar invites you to explore the life, work, and legacy of the man behind the famous matchstick figures - an artist who transformed everyday industrial life into timeless works of art.Hosted by gallery manager Amy, this illustrated seminar will take you on a journey through Lowry’s fascinating story, from his early life and influences to his rise as a celebrated figure in British and international art.Discover the man behind the paintings:? L.S. Lowry - a quietly complex artist whose depictions of factories, streets, and ordinary people captured the soul of industrial Britain. Once overlooked, Lowry is now recognised as one of the most important British artists of the 20th century, with works held in major collections around the world.This seminar will explore:• Lowry’s background and personal story• The development of his unmistakable style• The meaning and emotion behind his most famous works• Why his art continues to resonate decades after his death?️ Exclusive Lowry works on displayTo mark the occasion, we are delighted to present exclusive Lowry pieces in the gallery, offering a rare opportunity to view his work up close in an intimate setting.Following the seminar at 5:00 PM, enjoy the exhibition at your leisure with complimentary drinks served all evening, alongside great conversation and fellow art lovers.Whether you’ve admired Lowry’s work for years or have always wanted to learn more about one of Britain’s greatest artists, this promises to be an inspiring and celebratory evening you won’t want to miss.Spaces are limited - early booking is highly recommended. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/behind-the-matchstick-figures-the-story-of-ls-lowry/100001982445187923 - **Event Categories**: Art, Workshops, Exhibitions, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Clarendon Fine Art Edinburgh - **lat**: 55.9544771 - **long**: -3.1879719 - **full address**: Clarendon Fine Art Edinburgh, 308 St James Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Behind the Matchstick Figures: The Story of L.S. Lowry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/318c8e65522b7f8be3d280d68fd8fed15d27388437241735c623ca1d6abf31d6-rimg-w712-h457-dcd7d7d7-gmir.jpg?v=1770980831 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Behind the Matchstick Figures: The Story of L.S. Lowry being held? - **A:** Behind the Matchstick Figures: The Story of L.S. Lowry takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Clarendon Fine Art Edinburgh, 308 St James Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Behind the Matchstick Figures: The Story of L.S. Lowry? - **A:** Behind the Matchstick Figures: The Story of L.S. Lowry is organized by Clarendon Fine Art. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Behind the Matchstick Figures: The Story of L.S. Lowry is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. 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