Nicola is an esteemed art historian and curator whose expertise breathed life into the golden age of British art @ The Arts Society Henley (TASH) in April 2026.
Specializing in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Moorby’s career is anchored by her distinguished tenure at Tate Britain. During her time there, she became a pivotal figure in digital scholarship, serving as a primary contributor to the Tate’s comprehensive online catalogues of the "Camden Town Group" and the monumental "Turner Bequest".
Her profound understanding of technical artistry was showcased at the "The Arts Society Henley" Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026, where she delivered two compelling lectures: the insightful "Secrets of Turner’s Watercolour Techniques" and the spirited "Turner versus Constable – The Great British Paint Off."
Moorby’s ability to bridge the gap between academic research and public engagement is further evidenced by her frequent media appearances. She has featured as an expert voice on programs such as "Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr", "Art on the BBC", and "Great Art Journeys".
A prolific author, Moorby co-edited the definitive guide "How to Paint Like Turner" (2010). Her latest landmark publication, "Turner and Constable: Art, Life and Landscape" (Yale University Press, 2025), cements her status as a leading authority on the creative rivalry that defined British landscape painting.
Nicola Moorby speaks at TASH in 2026
Published on: May 15, 2026
Published By Society: Henley-on-Thames
