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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 ‘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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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…

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