This full day of online talks is organized by the V&A museum, and related to their grand “Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser” exhibition that will open later this year.
The ‘Alice’ stories have provided an enourmous source of inspiration and creativity. Speakers from across creative industries will share how they have reimagined, radicalised and revitalised Alice and her world. They will also discuss the question: “What will our next ‘Wonderland’ be?”
The full programme:
Lady dear, if Fairies may
For a moment lay aside
Cunning tricks and elfish play,
‘Tis at happy Christmas-tide.We have heared the children say –
Gentle children, whom we love –
Long ago, on Christmas Day,
Came a message from above.Still, as Christmas-tide comes round,
They remember it again –
Echo still the joyful sound,
‘Peace on earth, good-will to men.’Yet the hearts must child-like be
Where such heavenly guests abide.
Unto children, in their glee,
All the year is Christmas-tide.Thus, forgetting tricks and play
For a moment, Lady dear,
We would wish you, if we may,
Merry Christmas, glad New Year.
– Lewis Carroll
Because of COVID-19, the exhibition “Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser” in the Victorian & Albert museum in London had to be postponed. But now there’s a new date!
You can visit the exhibition from March 27, 2021 until December 2021. Tickets will be available soon.
More information: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/alice-curiouser-and-curiouser
On the 4th of July 1862, the first version of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” was told to Alice and her sisters, which is 158 years ago today!
Are you celebrating the story’s anniversary? Oxford’s yearly “Alice’s Day” is now going virtual because of COVID-19, so check out their page for inspiration regarding activities you can do yourself or with your family: https://www.storymuseum.org.uk/about-us/alices-day-1
I myself have participated in the ‘Picture This’ challenge and have made several recreations of the original illustrations with stuff in and around the house. Here are the ones that I think turned out best:
Every year around the 4th of July there is Alice’s Day in Oxford. Because of COVID-19, this year’s event will be digital!
As this year is the 200th anniversary of John Tenniel’s birth, the theme of the day will be ‘Picture This’. Elements of the programme include:
For more details, see https://www.storymuseum.org.uk/about-us/alices-day-1. The full programme will be posted on the 4th of July.
Happy birthday, Alice Liddell!
The real Alice was born on May 4th, 1852. The 4th of May is therefore also the day Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland takes place!
