History of Art and Design academic Annebella Pollen has won a competitive commission to write a popular history of the British Council’s Visual Arts Department and Collection. Continue reading “Brighton academic to write British Council history”
Category: History of Art and Design
Careers fair: Weds 7 Nov
Come along to the university’s careers fair at the Amex football stadium by our Falmer campus. Download the app for the guide to what’s happening on the day. Continue reading “Careers fair: Weds 7 Nov”
Check if you are eligible for a grant available to care experienced students
Student grants are available for some final year students who have spent time in the care of a local authority or are care-experienced. Continue reading “Check if you are eligible for a grant available to care experienced students”
Are you a Brighton Freshtival pass holder?
On Friday 28 September, the Radio 1 Rave Lounge is coming to Brighton featuring Radio 1’s Annie Mac, Danny Howard and special guest. Book your ticket now! Continue reading “Are you a Brighton Freshtival pass holder?”
Got a question for Akala?
For our flagship Black History Month event on 22 Oct, rapper, author, poet and political activist, Akala, is joining us – and we want YOU to ask the questions. Continue reading “Got a question for Akala?”
First residential school for School of Humanities
This July the School of Humanities has run its first residential summer school. Continue reading “First residential school for School of Humanities”
Students mount Preston Manor exhibition
Students Sarah-Mary Geissler and Caroleen Molenaar are behind an ambitious exhibition of dress at Brighton’s historic Preston Manor. Continue reading “Students mount Preston Manor exhibition”
From war zone to wardrobe
How and why silk battle maps used during the Second World War were turned into dresses after the Allies’ victory will be examined at a free event in Worthing on June 30. Continue reading “From war zone to wardrobe”
Critical Histories symposium ask what role the past has in the present
Connecting research with today’s needs and struggles is an “urgent issue” being discussed at a University of Brighton symposium. Continue reading “Critical Histories symposium ask what role the past has in the present”
Graduates 2018: Wendy Fraser: History of Art and Design
My dissertation focuses on the Moomins – a family of anthropomorphic cartoon creatures which were created by the Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson in 1945 and became the central characters in a series of children’s books and a daily cartoon for adult readership in London’s Evening News from 1954. Continue reading “Graduates 2018: Wendy Fraser: History of Art and Design”
Brighton marks Martin Luther King’s murder
The 50thanniversary of the assassination of US civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr is being marked with an exhibition at the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Brighton marks Martin Luther King’s murder”
Graduates 2018: Emmy Sale Fashion and Dress History
Emmy Sale is a final year Fashion and Dress History student who will be showing work in the Graduate Degree Show. Continue reading “Graduates 2018: Emmy Sale Fashion and Dress History”
CDH Lunchtime Series: Objects Unwrapped
This informal session will introduce a new University of Brighton / Worthing Museum and Art Gallery research collaboration, Objects Unwrapped. Continue reading “CDH Lunchtime Series: Objects Unwrapped”
Utopias and Other Stories: Panel Discussion with Charles Holland and Annebella Pollen
Prompted by the current exhibition at the De La Warr Pavilion, I blew on Mr Greenhill’s main joints with a very ‘hot’ breath, lecturers Annebella Pollen and Charles Holland will discuss utopian spaces and places, social reform, modernist ideals and fantasies.
Emmy Sale on becoming an Association of Dress Historians Student Fellow
Final year Fashion and Dress History student Emmy speaks about her prestigious new role which includes the task of building up the Association’s online presence. Continue reading “Emmy Sale on becoming an Association of Dress Historians Student Fellow”
Women of Impact: Triple success for Fashion and Dress History students
Three students have taken on prestigious roles with prestigious societies.
Continue reading “Women of Impact: Triple success for Fashion and Dress History students”
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Student reviews Diana exhibition
First year Visual Culture student Sarahlouise Newman gives her verdict of Diana: Her Fashion Story at Kensington Palace. Continue reading “Student reviews Diana exhibition”
Course trip to Berlin
Second year BA (Hons) Visual Culture student Ella Winning on an eye-opening course trip to Germany. Continue reading “Course trip to Berlin”
Annebella Pollen on ‘vinegar valentines’
The Academic Programme Leader for our History of Art and Design subject area is quoted in the Boston Globe on the less sugary valentines that were popular between 1840 and 1930. Continue reading “Annebella Pollen on ‘vinegar valentines’”
Talking about Transology
E-J Scott, curator of The Museum of Transology, BA(Hons) Fashion and Dress History graduate and Fashion Lecturer at the University of Brighton, will be giving a talk about the history of trans people this week.
Student says volunteering gave her extra confidence
Lisa Hinkins, currently in her final year studying BA (Hons) History of Art and Design, gives an update on the diverse volunteering opportunities available via the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Student says volunteering gave her extra confidence”
PhD graduate publishes first book
Design History PhD graduate Dr Sorcha O’Brien has published her first academic book. Continue reading “PhD graduate publishes first book”
New MA for aspiring curators
The University of Brighton is launching its Curating Collections and Heritage MA for 2018, in partnership with the Royal Pavilion & Museums. Continue reading “New MA for aspiring curators”
Visit us at our Postgraduate open days
There’s no better way to explore your future study opportunities than by meeting lecturers and researchers at a postgraduate open day. Continue reading “Visit us at our Postgraduate open days”
Student wins Breakthrough Award
History of Art and Design final year student Wendy Fraser has won the £500 Khadija Saye Visual Culture Breakthrough Award 2016/17 . Continue reading “Student wins Breakthrough Award”
Elina Ivanov commended for her ‘West Coast Ophelia’ dissertation
Fashion and Dress History grad Elina is announced as a runner-up in the Association for Art History’s Dissertation Prize 2017. Continue reading “Elina Ivanov commended for her ‘West Coast Ophelia’ dissertation”
Come and visit us this winter!
It might be cold outside but don’t let that stop you visiting us this winter! Continue reading “Come and visit us this winter!”
Maps and Lives exhibition at Phoenix Gallery on until 3 Dec
Students from our History of Art and Design courses have been creating a Brighton streetscape as part of a collective project – come along and participate. Continue reading “Maps and Lives exhibition at Phoenix Gallery on until 3 Dec”
Did you know about these studio facilities?
At our Watts building there are specialist facilities for use by all students and staff across the university. Book now! Continue reading “Did you know about these studio facilities?”
Lecturers Erika Tan and Dr Lara Perry in conversation
Book your free place at this discussion of Tan’s recent series of films at the Royal Pavilion on 16 November.
Continue reading “Lecturers Erika Tan and Dr Lara Perry in conversation”
International Design Organisations: Histories, Legacies, Values
A conference exploring the histories, legacies and values of international design organisations in a post-industrial, post-organisational world will run from 9–10 November 2017 at Grand Parade. Continue reading “International Design Organisations: Histories, Legacies, Values”
Why did the KLF burn £1m?
A University of Brighton art historian is taking part in a mock trial of a rock band that burned £1m.