In the days before COVID-19 – which has become a distant memory – Beardsley was due to make a comeback, swapping Epsom’s Spread Eagle for the slightly more spectacular Tate Britain. Over 200 pieces of his work were on display in the largest of his exhibitions for 50 years – and whilst we hope that Beardsley will be waiting for us when the Tate re-opens its doors, might we recommend doing some prior research. So, settle on the sofa and give him a Google or dare to re-create one of his masterpieces…
Visit tate.org.uk to read more about Aubrey Beardsley