# Event Details - **Event Name**: Behind the Smile: the story of the Mona Lisa - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: An illustrated talk by Paula NuttallAbout this EventThe Mona Lisa is one of the most iconic paintings in western art. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci in Florence in 1503, it accompanied him to France in 1517, eventually passing to the Louvre. But why did Leonardo keep this painting with him until his death? What is its place in the history of portraiture? And when did the Mona Lisa become an international celebrity? She has inspired artists and writers from Freud to Warhol, Dalì to Dan Brown, as well as songs and films. She went on a ‘state visit’ to Washington, meeting President Kennedy and Jackie; she has been vandalised and stolen. This lecture looks at the reasons for her fame – and incidentally, explains why she is smiling!Tea and coffee from 11am, talk starts 11:30am. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/13d2ad50-bb5e-11f1-9913-21574437e213-rimg-w523-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nairn/behind-the-smile-the-story-of-the-mona-lisa/100001993603637145 - **Event Categories**: art, meetups, fine-arts, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Nairn Community & Arts Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 11.21, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Nairn - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Nairn Community & Arts Centre - **lat**: 57.58563410000001 - **long**: -3.8706152 - **full address**: Nairn Community & Arts Centre, King Street, Nairn, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Behind the Smile: the story of the Mona Lisa - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/74ccc8268aee0df032247dea415307128adafaf6515e4422a226a2f81e192352-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1783630462 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Behind the Smile: the story of the Mona Lisa being held? - **A:** Behind the Smile: the story of the Mona Lisa takes place on Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Nairn Community & Arts Centre, King Street, Nairn, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Behind the Smile: the story of the Mona Lisa? - **A:** Behind the Smile: the story of the Mona Lisa is organized by Nairn Community & Arts Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Behind the Smile: the story of the Mona Lisa 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 Nairn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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