Kmerrick @KarlMerrick
Pre-Raphaelite, Gothic poetry PhD researcher. Birmingham, United Kingdom Joined September 2014-
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LIVE NOW! Glenda Youde and Steve Kenyon tell us the details of a Blue Plaque being unveiled in Matlock, Derbyshire. Celebrating the long stay of Dante Rossetti and Elizabeth Siddal, Glenda and Steve tell us about their time in Matlock and the fascinating history of the property.
LIVE NOW! Welcome to Bill Toomey, Daniel Sutherland and Carol Jacobi who explore the extraordinary life and works of James McNeill Whistler. Important in the turn towards Aestheticism, Whistler was always forward thinking, ahead of his time and radical in his approach to art.
LIVE NOW! To celebrate Morris Month, we are delighted to welcome Gabriella Esser and Vanessa Manson from The William Morris Society to share the life, times and legacies of Morris. Gabriella and Vanessa tell us about a busy March, filled with activities, talks and events.
LIVE NOW! Welcome back to Cecelia Rose who shares her research around Waterhouse's likely membership of The Golden Dawn, a secret occult society formed of the late 19th century. Cecelia explains a number of hidden clues and symbols in Waterhouse's art pointing towards membership.
Upcoming Talk! 11.30am, Saturday 7th February at the Birmingham and Midland Institute. An in person talk by curators Helen Bratt-Wyton and Hannah Squire to discuss their upcoming exhibition ‘The Rossettis: Siblings and Spouses’ at Wightwick Manor. pre-raphaelitesociety.org/event-details/…
Announcing an exciting opportunity for American scholars, writers and researchers! The University of Delaware Library and the Delaware Art Museum invite applications for the 2026 joint Fellowship in Pre-Raphaelite Studies. For more information, see: delart.org/opportunities/… …
LIVE NOW! Lizzie Broadbent discusses her project 'Women Who Meant Business' which focuses on the commercial aspects of women's lives within the Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts movements. Many were successful entrepreneurs, and perhaps progress in this area has not been linear.
Are you coming to our lecture this Saturday, 1pm in Birmingham, with the wonderful @suzannefagence? To book and for more details see the events page on our website- pre-raphaelitesociety.org
CALL FOR PAPERS! Gothic Pre-Raphaelitism 💀 My latest project with @serena_t Please share with those who might be interested. @PreRaphPodcast @PreRaphSoc @VictorianWeb @BARS_official @BAVS_UK
Call for papers for my latest project - 'Gothic Pre-Raphaelitism': serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/gothic-pre-r… Please share with anyone who may be interested! #gothic #preraphaelite #preraphaelitism @PreRaphSoc
LIVE NOW! Edith Charlesworth talks about a series of hidden De Morgan panels. Once vibrant, gleaming gold, the panels are now neglected and forgotten. Edith explores De Morgan's connection to Cawthorne, the importance of the panels and passionately appeals for restoration!
LIVE NOW! A huge welcome to the wonderful comedian and art historian Verity Babbs! Her book 'The History of Art in One Sentence' is available now in all bookshops, reputable, or otherwise. Verity talks us through some of the less serious takes on Pre-Raphaelitism in art history.
LIVE NOW! We are back from our summer break with John Reed discussing his new PhD project, examining how exhibitions shape the critical narratives of the Pre-Raphaelites, through the era of the 'Victorian Avant-Garde' up to the recent 'Victorian Radicals' exhibition.
A quick reminder that if you'd like to come to my Pre-Raphaelite symposium on Sept 20th you need to book soon! eventbrite.com/e/why-does-pre… #preraphaelite #conference @PreRaphSoc @PreRaphPodcast
Calling all Pre-Raph researchers: event on Sept 20th @bmi1854 - doctoral students & academics, curators & writers share their research & discuss 'Why does Pre-Raphaelitism matter now?' tinyurl.com/mrxs4cr5 #preraphaelite #art #victorian #literature @PreRaphSoc
LIVE NOW! Welcome to Cecilia Neil-Smith who plunges the aquatic depths of Burne-Jones, de Morgan and Waterhouse, showing how mermaids and sirens transformed from an ancient and medieval symbol to a challenge for Victorian conceptions of gender, sexuality, conformity and biology.
Exciting, New, Online Pre-Raphaelite Society Lecture- ‘WILLIAM BELL SCOTT’S SCREEN: A PRE-RAPHAELITE ROMANCE’ By Dr Emily Learmont VIA ZOOM ON SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025 AT 11AM Tickets can be purchased online at pre-raphaelitesociety.org/event-details/…
Another enormous congratulations to another member of the podcast team. Well done @alexxr97_ very well deserved! Love from the team.
I am delighted to announce that I have passed my PhD viva. Dr Round incoming!🥳🤯💫 A huge thanks to Dinah Roe and Greg Leadbetter for such an insightful discussion. Also, thanks to Sian for chairing! HERE'S TO CHASING YOUR DREAMS🩷🩷🩷
LIVE NOW! Welcome back to Amy Lim who introduces Buscot Park and its fascinating links to Burne-Jones and the Pre-Raphaelites. Currently the home of Lord Faringdon, Buscot Park also houses an impressive number of artworks including Burne-Jones' incredible 'Briar Rose' series.
LIVE NOW! A huge welcome to Karen Livingstone who discusses her latest work 'Women Pioneers of the Arts and Crafts Movement'. Karen shares with us her research, her favourite works, and explains how the Arts and Crafts movement opened new doors for women in the late 19th century.
Now would be a great time to revisit this episode as 'Solomon' the stage play has opened in Leeds! Stuart Eggleton was a brilliant guest and we wish him well for his run at Seven Artspace! the-pre-raphaelite-podcast.podbean.com/e/simeon-solom…
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