Estorick Collection

with Joshua White

Guided Gallery Tour

20th May 2026

The Estorick Collection of Italian Modern Art is the only British museum or gallery dedicated exclusively to Italian art. In a Grade II listed Georgian building in the heart of Islington, the museum has displayed some of the best Italian Futurist works since its opening in 1998. The collection was started by Eric Estorick – an American sociologist, writer and collector – and his wife Salome. The couple amassed a truly impressive collection between 1953 and 1958, befriending and championing artists such as Massimo Campigli and Zoran Music. Despite attempts by both the Tate and the Italian government to buy their art, the Estoricks set up the Eric and Salome Estorick Foundation in 1993, to which they donated the collection.

Joshua White will walk us through the Estorick Collection, discussing the impact of F.T.Marinetti’s Futurism on Italian art and charting its progression throughout the collection. Some notable masterpieces include Boccioni’s Modern Idol, Carrà’s Leaving the Theatre, Russolo’s Music, Severini’s The Boulevard and Balla’s The Hand of the Violinist. We will also see many works of painting, drawing and sculpture that are not associated with Futurism, but are credited with contributing to the rebirth of Italian modern art in the 20th century all the same.

Order of Events

10:20 Meet in the foyer of the Estorick Collection

10.30 Joshua White will guide us around the Estorick Collection, teaching in front of the artworks with a break for coffee

12.30 Lunch at Trullo

COSTS

Coffee                                                                                                 Complimentary

Gallery Walk                                                                                     £65 (includes booking fee)

add Lunch (2 courses, wine and coffee)                              £52.00 (includes booking fee)

Museum admission fee extra – see below

Tickets limited to 10 people only 

Please note, with the new ticketing system, you can only buy one ticket at a time. You will need to repeat the process to purchase more.

Book

Please note, if you add ‘Estorick Collection admission fee’ to your order, we will book and purchase your exhibition ticket for you.
However, if you have a discount card or membership card, you can choose not to add your exhibition ticket to your order and buy your own exhibition ticket. You can do so on the Estorick Collection website.

Estorick Collection Tickets 

If you would like further information please email me on [email protected] or call 01379 871800.