The Final Portrait: A History of Death Masks with Nick Reynolds - LIVE

Please note this is NOT a ZOOM Lecture but an in person lecture. Tickets include a complimentary glass of . Doors open at 6:30pm and talk starts at 7pm

Nick Reynolds, a leading contemporary death‑mask artist, showcased in the National Portrait Gallery, offers a lavishly illustrated, concise and compelling journey through the history of this ancient craft. Known for casting the faces of diverse and notable figures—from foreign heads of state, Hollywood legends and even an executed prisoner.
In this vivid talk, he traces the evolution of the death mask across
cultures and centuries, enlivened by Nick's highly entertaining
personal anecdotes. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the field’s most authoritative practitioners.

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The Absinthe Parlour at The Last Tuesday Society is London’s best award-winning alternative cocktail bar hidden within The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities. A drinker’s cabinet of wonder filled curious cocktails & extraordinary elixirs —The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour is truly a hidden treasure of East London. Opened by collectors, drinks historians & absinthe experts — Allison Crawbuck (Brooklyn) & Rhys Everett (London) in 2016, the duo bring with them a shared passion for the mysterious world of spirits & the macabre.

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From their East London distillery, Devil's Botany makes absinthe the way it should be: bold, flavour-forward, and devilishly good to drink. As the UK’s first dedicated absinthe distillery, they're bringing a famously misunderstood spirit back to life for a new generation of absinthe drinkers. Founded by owners of The Absinthe Parlour at The Last Tuesday Society, Devil's Botany celebrates the spirit’s unruly connection to art, literature, magic & mixology.

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Event is suitable for 18+ over only. Please contact [email protected] with any questions, allergies or dietary requirements. Refunds for in-person events are only possible up to 7 days prior to the event date.

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