Artist Tour with Emma Richardson: Levitate Me: Desire, Ecstasy and The Sublime

Event Information

A unique opportunity to explore the exhibition Levitate Me: Desire, Ecstasy and The Sublime with the artist, Emma Richardson, looking at key pieces and finding out more about the inspiration and processes behind the work.

Known for her visceral use of paint and layered surfaces, Richardson creates large-scale, seductive works that blur the boundaries between the bodily and the celestial. Levitate Me features a striking series of oil paintings that delve into the themes of desire, transcendence, and the sublime through a distinctly female lens.

These artist-led exhibition tours will take place in the Art Gallery and begin at 2pm or 3pm, lasting approximately 1 hour. You are welcome to explore the exhibition before or after the tour. The Art Gallery can be accessed via a lift, which you’ll find to the right-hand side of the main staircase.

Pay what you can
Our prices are based on helping as many people to access our tours, talks and workshops as possible. The more you choose to pay, the more people will be able to come and enjoy the same excellent programme of informative and entertaining events. We thank you for any additional support you are able to offer us.

Cancellations

In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

If you have any questions about the event please contact us at art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk or call 023 8083 4536.

Image: Portrait of Emma Richardson, 2025, Photography James Burns