ARTES is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Iberian and Latin American Visual Culture. It aims to bring together those with a special interest in the arts of Spain, Portugal and Latin America to:

  • Promote study and discussion
  • Organise regular meetings and visits
  • Provide news and information
  • Encourage collaboration across all fields and disciplines of Iberian and Latin American visual culture

Latest news…

Online Lecture; ‘Trans Identities in Early Iberian Art: The Legend of St Eugenia’. 

Prof. Andrew Beresford (Durham University),  Thursday, 22 January 2026, 5.15 PM GMT   Eventbrite Registration Link In this talk, Prof. Andrew Beresford will be discussing part of a book project on the Iberian reception of the legends of transgender saints. It focuses on visual and textual representations of St Eugenia, who, according to legend, lived as a monk (Eugenius) until an accusation…

Madrid Research Workshop

The Center for Iberian Studies, in partnership with the Center for Spain in America (CSA), is pleased to announce the 2026 Madrid Research Workshop in Archives, Libraries, and Art Collections on June 22-26, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. This intensive and hands-on one-week course is designed for graduate students, independent researchers, and early-career professionals interested in…

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