The 2011 Autumn Art Lecture Series at the University of Bristol looks ahead to the 2012 Olympics with six lectures celebrating the relationship between art and sport. The series has been organised by Dr Mike O'Mahony from the Department of Historical Studies (History of Art) and is supported by the Public and Ceremonial Events Office.

The lectures will run on six consecutive Tuesdays starting at 6pm, in the Reception Room, Wills Memorial Building. Entry is free, all are welcome and no booking is required. For further information, go to , or telephone (0117) 928 8515.

Tuesday 25 October - Physical Culture: Sport and Sculpture in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Tuesday 1 November - Enlightenment in the Field: Stubbs and Sporting Art

Tuesday 8 November - Other Spaces: An artist's perspective on elite gymnastics

Tuesday 15 November - The Athlete as Artist and Art-Work: Zinedine Zidane on Film

Tuesday 22 November - Another Fine Messi: Animation and Sport – A Good Match?

Tuesday 29 November - Stilling the Punch: Boxing, Violence and the Photographic Image

In addition, there will be a double-bill film screening at the Arnolfini Art Gallery, Bristol on Sunday 11 December:

Soccer on Screen, a double bill of soccer-related movies: Zidane - A 21st Century Portrait and The Referees (CTBA). The films will be introduced by Dr Mike O'Mahony.

If you require additional support for any of the lectures, e.g. wheelchair access or sign language interpretation, please contact Nicola Fry at the earliest opportunity and we will endeavour to meet your request.