Lachlan Goudie – The Secrets of Painting – The Hidden Art of the Masterpiece from Prehistory to Today
How do you paint a masterpiece? Artist and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie returns to Bridport to explore how 20 of the greatest paintings in human history were created, from a blank surface to the finishing brushstroke. From 36,000-year-old cave paintings to the digital art of David Hockney, he interrogates each artist’s individual methods and techniques. And there’s a bigger picture: this is the story of how the evolution of painting materials – from spit, bone marrow and blood to digital image-making – has changed the course of human creativity. “Stupendous … a wonderful gift to the world of art loversˮ Simon Schama.
Priority booking opens Friday 28 August, while general booking opens on Friday 11 September. Become a Friend today and enjoy two weeks of priority booking, giving you first access to the programme. Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets – 01308 424901.
| When: Sunday 8 November 2026 @ 4.30 pm |
| Where: Electric Palace |
| Sponsor: Buffy Sacher |