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EYE ON EUROPEIf you’re thinking of holidaying in Europe, you’ll be very welcome as a guest at any lectures organised by branches of The Arts Society in Europe or further afield.Financial management company Blevins Franks will be attending several of them. “While there appears to be uncertainty surrounding Britain and Europe at the moment, both sides of the negotiating table have said resolving the position on EU nationals living in the UK, and UK nationals living in Europe, is their priority,” commented Jason Porter from Blevins Franks. “We will have teams attending a number of lectures given by societies in Spain and Malta over the coming months, and we are happy to offer advice on tax, savings and investments.”SPAINCOSTA DEL SOL DFAS, FUENGIROLAMonday 12 February 2018The extraordinary life of Misia Sert: Celebrated Parisian Socialite 1872–1950Presented by Julian Halsby This is the fascinating story of a talented and beautiful woman who was friend of Coco Chanel, muse and patron of the arts and who has been described as ‘The Queen of Paris’. costadelsoldfas.comTHE ARTS SOCIETY NERJATuesday 13 March 2018Pop Art on both sides of the AtlanticPresented by Ray Warburton OBEPop art arose simultaneously in the UK and USA. This lecture will use a collection of Pop art paintings to explain the differences between British and American Pop art, and why some British artists tried to distance themselves. Nerjanadfas.orgAN OVERVIEW OF OVERSEAS TALKS FROM THE ARTS SOCIETYVisit theartssociety.org for details of upcoming talks provided by our network of local societiesADVERTORIAL53The Arts Society ReviewAutumn 2017