Emma Talbot - How we learn to love

Step into a world of colour, emotion, and deeply personal storytelling at Compton Verney Art Gallery, where celebrated contemporary artist Emma Talbot presents her powerful new exhibition: How We Learn to Love – on display until Sunday, October 5th.

This is more than an art exhibition. It’s a thought-provoking exploration of connection, vulnerability, and what it means to be human in a complex world.

Emma Talbot is known for her bold, expressive works that combine painting, drawing, text, and textile. Her latest show, How We Learn to Love, is no exception – blending deeply personal narratives with universal themes of grief, healing, love, and identity.

Through large-scale hangings, intimate works on paper, and immersive visual storytelling, Talbot invites viewers into an emotional landscape that is at once raw, honest, and hopeful.

Expect vibrant colours, flowing lines, and poetic text that speaks directly to the heart. It's a journey through love in all its forms – romantic, familial, self-love, and the struggle to find and keep it in a chaotic world.

Located in the stunning Warwickshire countryside, Compton Verney offers the perfect setting to experience contemporary art in a peaceful, reflective environment. Alongside Talbot’s exhibition, visitors can enjoy beautifully curated permanent collections, landscaped parkland, and an award-winning café.

📍 Exhibition Details:

🗓 Now until Sunday, October 5th
📍 Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park
🌐 comptonverney.org.uk/whats-on/emma-talbot

🎟️ Tickets:

Entry is included with general admission. Advance booking is recommended, especially during weekends.

Whether you're a contemporary art lover or simply seeking something meaningful and moving, How We Learn to Loveoffers a rare chance to connect with the emotional pulse of modern life through the eyes of one of Britain’s most compelling visual voices.

🖼️ Come curious. Leave inspired. Experience Emma Talbot’s art before it closes on October 5th.

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