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

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ARTES TRIP TO MADRID, 19-21 FEBRUARY 2026

A group of ARTES members had a wonderful time in Madrid, exploring four exhibitions over two days! The trip began with an informal meeting at the contemporary Galería Espacio Valverde, followed by tapas. The next morning, we visited the Anders Zorn (1860-1920) exhibition at Fundación Mapfre, where the exhibition’s curator, Casilda Ybarra provided fascinating insights into Zorn and his…

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 ‘Artistry, Artifice and Accuracy in British Artists’ Drawings of Seville’ with Dr Martin Sorowka 

On 3 February at 18:00 UK time, ARTES will hold the next seminar series in collaboration with the Zurbarán Centre. Dr Martin Sorowka will deliver his talk entitled, ‘Artistry, Artifice and Accuracy in British Artists’ Drawings of Seville’. Please email artesiberia@gmail.com for a link to join. For more about this publication please visit the link below:-…

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Wyvern Research Institute Visit ARTES members and colleagues at the Courtauld enjoyed a visit to the Wyvern Research Institute in London on 22nd January. They had the opportunity to see many medieval devotional objects, including paintings, reliquary busts and sacred sculptures, among many others. The Institute boasts a rich collection of medieval objects from all…

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