Journey to the West continues: Studio Ghibli talk in Taunton

A ruined castle in a dramatic forested mountain ravine, shrouded by mist as pale rays of sunlight filter through from above. Artwork by Minh Thien

On 10 February I’m in Taunton, talking about the art history of Studio Ghibli at Somerset County Cricket Club. This will be the first time I’ve ever spoken in a sports club, but Ghibli fan audiences are always great, so …

Journey to the West: Studio Ghibli talks in the West Country

Poster for the talk The Art History of Studio Ghibli, with an image of NoFace from Spirited Away on a pale gold ground surrounded by black text with details of the event

The New Year’s approaching fast and my calendar is already picking up the pace. In February I’m in the West Country giving my first ever Studio Ghibli talks in Plymouth and Taunton. The Quad Theatre is the Plymouth venue, the …