Intelligence Squared Sotheby's Talks – Radical Modernity: From Bloomsbury to Charleston, with Kim Jones and Darren Clarke
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Nov 18, 2024 
Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Dior Homme and Vice President of Charleston, shares his passion for the Bloomsbury Group and collecting modern art. Darren Clarke, Head of Collections at Charleston, provides rich historical insights into this vibrant art community. Jen Hardie from Sotheby’s illuminates the Omega Workshops and the group’s artistic impact. Together, they explore the enduring legacy of figures like Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, connecting their creative expressions to contemporary cultural conversations.
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Kim Jones' First Encounter with Bloomsbury
- Kim Jones first encountered Bloomsbury at age 14 on a school trip.
- The decorative aspects and freedom of Charleston captivated him.
Darren Clarke's Introduction to Bloomsbury
- Darren Clarke discovered the Bloomsbury group and their unique approach to modernism at age 35.
- This different perspective on modernism greatly contrasted with what he had learned in school.
Jen Hardie's Bloomsbury Discovery
- Jen Hardie's first encounter with Bloomsbury art was at Sotheby's, viewing Duncan Grant's "Blue Nude with Flute."
- A later visit to Charleston in high summer solidified her appreciation for the group.