Gallery talk: The Art of Letters by Professor Helen Smith
Thursday 24 April 2025 | 2pm
Included in gallery admission

Harland Miller is fascinated by letters, from the exquisite initials of medieval scribes to the distinctive typography of Penguin Books. In this talk, Professor Helen Smith of the University of York, will explore our collective fascination with the beauty and variety of letters, taking in everything from quirky illuminated initials to missing letters, early typographic design, and those iconic Penguin covers. Helen will explore the work of artists, including Miller, who take letters as their subject, uncovering the visual allure of letterforms and the urge to play with shape and meaning.