Join Jack Shoulder and Mark Small, writers and historians, and authors of Museum Bums, for a romp through the queer bums of history. What do Hieronymus Bosch, the Roman cult of Antinous, and the peach emoji have in common? But of course, butts, of course!

The Museum Bums team takes a cheeky look at butts in art and as part of the Queer Bath programme, this will be a fun event getting to the bottom of historical butts, art and queer peaches of the past. Expect high art, low comedy, and signed books. Museum Bums takes you on a whirlwind tour of the finest rear ends in museums around the world, divided into six categories of keisters. The book gives illuminating social commentary, historical context and lively captions with more than 270 depictions of tasteful - and sometimes cheeky - bums in art. From an angel slyly copping a feel in a 16th century triptych, to a 25,000-year-old bodacious Venus, to Cezanne’s dreamy booty-ful bathers, this book of artistic behinds is both a celebration and study of the bounty of beautiful bums and their everlasting impressions.

Talks are 45mins-1hr with additional time for questions and discussion. Bar serves wine and soft drinks

Accessibility

The entrance and event space are all level access. Assistance dogs are welcome. See our dedicated access page for full information and contact us with any queries no1royalcrescent@bptrust.org.uk