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Welcome to the page for Art History and Theory and Curating at the University of Essex, part of the School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies (PHAIS). Founded in 1967, the Department of Art History at Essex is recognised nationally and internationally as one of the very best in the UK. Our approach:
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17/05/2024
Join our MA Curating students on a weekend tour of their exhibition, Lavender Menace, tomorrow at 12pm!
The curators will discuss the development of their exhibition, and will expand on the ideas and inspiration behind the artworks on display as they take us on a tour of their exhibition.
Light refreshments served – all welcome!
04/04/2024
Check out this upcoming University of Essex Students' Union - Colchester event, which will bring together those interested in applying to begin a research degree with current postgraduate researchers sharing their experiences of the PGR journey!
Postgraduate Spotlight Event, 26 April; https://www.essexstudent.com/ents/event/31080/
You will have the opportunity to network as well as to learn about other Essex students’ research and experiences.
04/04/2024
01/03/2024
Next week's PHAIS seminar is a joint Art History and History at the University of Essex talk with Dr Matt Retallick on 'From Germany to Cornwall: the painter Karl Weschke and denazification in Post-War Britain.'
Join us in the Ivor Crewe Seminar Room or via Zoom from 4:00pm, Wednesday 6 March.
PHAIS Seminar Series Week 23: Dr Matt Retallick | University of Essex From Germany to Cornwall: the painter Karl Weschke and denazification in Post-War Britain
01/03/2024
There can never be too much good news in the world and it's that time of the term when we ask our brilliant postgraduate researchers to show your University of Essex spirit and share your good news stories in the PGR newsletter! 🏆
If you have a recent achievement that you would like to share, email us at [email protected], whether you have made your first publication, have won an award or a grant or something else to do with your research project. 🤩🤩🤩
Maths at University of Essex School of Life Sciences at University of Essex University of Essex Computer Science and Electronic Engineering University of Essex School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences The School of Health and Social Care at the University of Essex Psychology at University of Essex University of Essex Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies Government at University of Essex Language and Linguistics at University of Essex Essex Business School Institute for Social and Economic Research Economics at University of Essex University of Essex Sociology Department History at the University of Essex Essex Art History Philosophy at Essex Essex Law School, University of Essex Essex Human Rights Centre East 15 Acting School Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies at University of Essex
08/02/2024
FILM SCREENING - 9 FEBRUARY, 6:00pm, Lakeside Theatre
Join us tomorrow for a screening of X Trillion (https://www.xtrillionfilm.com), a documentary that follows an all-women team of scientists, engineers, and educators as they sail 3,000 miles across the North Pacific Ocean to carry out cutting edge microplastics research and investigate the crisis of plastic pollution.
Followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Eleanor Church, and a reception at Art Exchange for the PHAIS community.
https://www.essex.ac.uk/events/2024/02/09/x-trillion-screening
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31/01/2024
The British Museum and the V&A have sent looted regalia back to Ghana as a long-term loan. Check out this ARTnews article, featuring contributions from Dr William Carruthers.
In the article Will gives his opinion on and what this means in terms of the agency these collections have and the long-term prospects for change in UK law surrounding repatriation of objects from them.
Two U.K. Museums Will Send Gold Treasures Back to Ghana as a Loan A trove of looted gold will return to Ghana from the U.K., but are long-term loan agreements a substitute for permanent restitution?
11/01/2024
📌 Establishing ESCALA: A Talk With Founding Professors Dawn Ades and Valerie Fraser
Tuesday 23.01.2024, 6.00 - 8.00 pm
Lakeside Theatre, admission free (booking needed, link in bio)
Join Professor Dawn Ades CBE and Professor Valerie Fraser for an evening of conversation about the establishment of ESCALA and the study of Latin American Art as a subject in the UK.
In 1968, Professor Dawn Ades and Professor Valerie Fraser joined Essex, one as a member of staff and the other as a student. Their shared interest in art from Latin American would lead them to develop pioneering research on the art from the region. In 1993, following a generous donation by MA Art History student Charles Cosac of Memória, a painting by Brazilian artist Siron Franco, both professors took that opportunity to develop ESCALA.
This is a unique opportunity to hear from two pioneering voices about the role of the University of Essex played in the study and research of Latin American Art in the UK and the synergy between students and staff resulting in the creation of ESCALA.
Moderated by Dr Sarah Demelo, Curator (ESCALA, Art, and Special Collections)
The talk will be followed by Q&A.
Admission Free – all welcome. Booking is required.
Book your place through the link in our bio!
06/12/2023
PHAIS students, staff, and friends are warmly invited to the opening of ‘Affirmations for the End of the World’ on Friday 8th December, 6-9pm, at Old Grocery gallery, Wivenhoe. This new exhibition is curated by MA Curating student Tilly Hawkins and features work by local artists Gem Ash and Layla the Impaler.