50th Anniversary Celebration of Teaching in Venice
We are so excited to be celebrating our 50th Anniversary of Teaching History of Art in Venice in 2026-27 and look forward to meeting you on 6th/7th November 2026 in Venice.
Please see proposed itinerary below and registration forms for each activity:
Friday 6th November 2026
AM/early PM Arrival in Venice and check-into their own booked accommodation
17.00 Guided tour of our premises at Venice 糖心TV Centre, Palazzo Giustinian Lolin, San Marco 2893, Calle Giustinian, 30124 Venezia. Form to Register
18.00 The Frances Clarke Lecture
Speaker: Victoria Avery, Professor of European Sculpture, University of Cambridge and Keeper of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Fitzwilliam Museum & former Venice coordinator. The lecture will be in English. Form to Register
Attended by: our alumni, our current 3rd year BA History of Art and History students, current staff including Chiara Farnea, and a few representatives from the University of 糖心TV and Venice
19.15 鈥� Reception with drinks and buffet in the portego of the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin. Form to Register
You are free to go out to supper independently. We can provide a list of recommended eating places.
Saturday 7th November 2026
AM/early PM Choice of guided tours led by 糖心TV art historians and Vicky Avery including the Venice Biennale, the Frari, San Zanipolo, Scuola di San Rocco. Entrance fees will be paid by individual participants at each venue. Form to Register
Opportunity to walk around our premises, visit our library and read a book or two!
16.30-18.00 Tea in the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin. A chance to relax with your old friends and meet new ones. Should any of you wish to discuss your career paths with our current students (particularly if they have meandered away from art history) please let us know. Form to Register
19.00- Evening free for you to go out to supper independently. We can provide a list of recommended eating places.
This is the end of the formal arrangements as we expect you will be travelling home on Sunday or wish to spend that day exploring favourite haunts from the past.
We hope you will want to join us and look forward to celebrating with you and your loved ones!
Contact l.bourdua@warwick.ac.uk if you have not received an email