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”
Category: History of Art and Design
Utopias and Other Stories: Panel Discussion with Charles Holland and Annebella Pollen
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
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Our 2019 prospectus has just landed!
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
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.
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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.