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The Foreign Invention of British Art: From Renaissance to Enlightenment, Leslie Primo (2025), with Miranda Kaufmann (EMPIRE LINES Live at the National Gallery, London)

In this special episode, authors and historians Leslie Primo and Miranda Kaufmann join EMPIRE LINES live, to discuss migration, national identity, and the many heritages of Britain’s best-known artworks, drawing from the collections of the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery in London.

This episode was recorded live at the Supporters’ House Salon at the National Gallery in London in October 2025. Find all the information in the first Instagram post: instagram.com/p/DPogN0mgvtF/

The Foreign Invention of British Art: From Renaissance to Enlightenment by Leslie Primo is published by Thames & Hudson.

Heiresses: Marriage, Inheritance and Caribbean Slavery by Miranda Kaufmann is published by One World Publications.

Both are available in all good bookshops and online.

PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic.

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In Person Events

Join Leslie Primo in person at one of his book events, where he explores the themes and insights from his new work, The Foreign Invention of British Art.

Lamport Hall Study Day: The Foreign Invention of British Art

Leslie Primo will be speaking at the Lamport Hall Study Day on Tuesday 9th June, 10:30am-4pm, as part of a day of talks for history and art enthusiasts.

Leslie’s talk, The Foreign Invention of British Art, takes place at 2:30pm. The day also includes talks by Karen Hearn on Cornelius Johnson and Dr Ruth Larsen on women and country houses, with opportunities to explore the gardens, purchase books, and attend a speakers’ question time.

Leslie Primo is an independent art historian, author and broadcaster. His book, The Foreign Invention of British Art, was published by Thames & Hudson in 2025.

Tickets are £60 per person, including tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival, buffet lunch, and afternoon tea with biscuits. Student price: £40. Find out more here.