Join us to celebrate 75 years of independent art publishing in the UK. From Picasso to Hockney, Bridget Riley to Grayson Perry, some of the most celebrated artists of the last century have chosen to publish their work with Thames and Hudson. Founded in London in 1949 by European emigres fleeing the advance of Hitler through Europe, Thames & Hudson was established as a family-owned publisher with the desire to bring art to mass audiences around the world, creating a ‘museum without walls’. This mission continues today, producing acclaimed volumes on art, design, photography, architecture and fashion. Editors from this world-leading publisher on visual culture, will explore highlights brought together in The Art of the Book, just published and described by Richard Ovenden in The Observer as ‘utterly absorbing and uplifting’. 

We'll find out how Thames & Hudson continues to conceive and create its books, how the original publishing mission has evolved to make books that are still relevant and sought-after in the digital age, and how the independent spirit ensures its ongoing commitment to readers and culture enthusiasts around the world.