Join us for a witty and surprising journey through art history exploring male nude in art hosted by Jeanne Couaillier!
Event hosted in English
We’re used to naked women in paintings.But naked men? That’s a much stranger story.
2,500 years ago, showing off your sculpted half-naked body was peak masculine prestige. Then things changed. A lot.
So what happened between Greek heroes, suffering saints, idealised warriors, awkward aristocrats, and modern men trying to reinvent masculinity?
Join us at The Good Company Bookstore on June 23rd, 6:30 pm, for a witty and surprising journey through art history exploring how ideals of masculinity have been shaped — and reshaped — by religion, politics, science, power, desire and social expectations.
Because the male body in art has never just been about bodies.
Expect myths, scandals, power struggles, vulnerability, a little sensuality, and plenty of unexpected stories along the way.
A perfect Pride month conversation about masculinity: who defines it, who performs it, and what happens when those definitions begin to crack.
Host: I’m Jeanne, an international art teacher, designer, and art historian. I’ve lived in eight countries, and I love sharing creative ideas and inspirations in a warm, accessible way.
6:30pm - Grab a drink, find your seat and get comfortable.
7:00pm - Start of the event.
9:00pm - The venue closes.
What do you need to bring?
Participants are welcome to bring anything that will help them to absorb the talk; books, notepads, something to write etc.
Who this event is for?
Absolutely everyone, curious art enthusiasts, artists, scholars or anyone interested in deepening their knowledge on art in a warm, accessible way.
Tickets for this event:
Every participant has 1 beverage included in their ticket. Enjoy a glass of wine or sip some tea while learning about The Male Nude In Art !
Spaces are limited, grab your ticket quickly!
The Venue
Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. Find out more on our Instagram.
How To Find Us:
By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green & Red lines).
By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.
By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).
By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.
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