Oscar Wilde and James Whistler

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What was behind the rift between Oscar Wilde and James Whistler? These two men clashed multiple times over art, but were they ever friends? In this talk for the Oscar Wilde Society, Whistler biographer Daniel E. Sutherland explores their longstanding relationship and its turning points. His talk is a fascinating exploration of a feud that ranged from professional rivalry to personal attacks. This recording from the Oscar Wilde Society AGM has a Q&A following the presentation, including comments from Carol Jacobi, curator of Tate Britain’s 2026 Whistler exhibition..

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