# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bloomsbury and the Invention of Modern Art
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join writer and journalist Fiona McKenzie Johnston and curator Tim Martin for a richly insightful evening exploring the life, ideas, and legacy of Roger Fry and the Bloomsbury Group - one of the most influential artistic circles of the 20th century.

You will enjoy exclusive after‑hours access to ‘A Life in Art: Roger Fry,‘ on display at The Museum of Somerset until 4 July. 

The evening will conclude with a book signing with Fiona McKenzie Johnston, an ideal chance to take home a beautifully produced volume celebrating one of modern art’s pivotal figures.

Booking required, £25 to include the talk, exclusive access to the exhibition, book signing and a drink on arrival.

Image caption: The Black Sea Coast, 1911, Museum & Art Swindon. Photo © Museum & Art Swindon

Visit our website for more information: https://swheritage.org.uk/events/bloomsbury-and-the-invention-of-modern-art/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/bloomsbury-and-the-invention-of-modern-art/200029953815100
- **Event Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Taunton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.01547
- **long**: -3.10512
- **full address**: Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom, Taunton, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bloomsbury and the Invention of Modern Art being held?
  - **A:** Bloomsbury and the Invention of Modern Art takes place on Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom, Taunton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bloomsbury and the Invention of Modern Art?
  - **A:** Bloomsbury and the Invention of Modern Art is organized by The Museum of Somerset.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bloomsbury and the Invention of Modern Art is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Taunton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bloomsbury and the Invention of Modern Art sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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