Tamara de Lempicka's story is one of self-invention. From her early beginnings as an aristocratic fugitive from the Russian Revolution, to later taking Paris by storm as a successful artist living on her own terms, she has become an icon of the Roaring Twenties. Few artists sum up an epoch quite so completely - a true art deco diva.
Alexandra Epps is an official Guide and Lecturer at Tate Modern, Tate Britain and the Guildhall Art Gallery and a qualified Guide to the City of London, offering walks, talks and tours about many aspects of the arts for societies, corporations and private individuals. She is a Member of the City of London Guide Lecturers Association and co-author of the book Lord Mayor's Portraits 1983-2014 (2015). Alexandra’s background is in design having practised as a graphic designer running her own design consultancy for many years.