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Wright of Derby: The Shock of the New with Matthew Wilson

Museum & Art Gallery22 October 2026

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Matthew Wilson is a writer, art historian and educator who specialises in how we interpret and understand visual culture. He has written four books: Art Unpacked, The Hidden Language of Symbols, Symbols in Art and the forthcoming The Art of Happiness. Matthew’s writing has appeared in BBC Culture, The Economist, The Spectator, and Aesthetica Magazine, and he is an accredited lecturer for The Arts Society.

Joseph Wright Rediscovered

This talk is presented as part of Joseph Wright Rediscovered: a series of specially curated talks about Wright’s life and work, exploring new and ongoing research from leading UK professionals. Organised by Derby Museums and the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.

Suitable for Adults (18+).

Booking essential. Limited places.

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