Tutor in History of Art and Visual Culture

‘Seated Nymph’ was created in the early 16th century by the Italian sculptor Antico, nicknamed for his Classical-inspired bronzes

Explore the myths of the Greek hero Odysseus and the story of the Odyssey in the ancient world through objects in our collection.

The centre of the modernist Baltic port city of Gdynia, built almost from scratch during the two decades between World War One and World War Two, was added to UNESCO's World Heritage ​List on Monday a...

The supermarket scion is funding a renewal of Norwich’s Sainsbury Centre, the latest in a run of hefty gifts

See visions from Baroque Spain in the first major UK exhibition of Francisco de Zurbarán.

A 17th-century trailblazer rediscovered.

A 17th-century trailblazer rediscovered.

The stories behind some of Britain’s most beloved blooms – from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies.

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Women in c.1400-1800 contributed actively to artistic production in Europe, but their achievements have often been overlooked. We will find out how women developed their artistic practices during the ...

Explore Vanbrugh 300: a celebration of Sir John Vanbrugh’s architectural and theatrical legacy, with events, history and community projects.

This collection is the first to redefine conceptions of ‘loneliness’ in the Western world by exploring its manifestation in early modern texts.

Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, this display shows the importance of dance to Austen’s gentry society and its crucial role for her creativity.

This display features a rare medieval birth scroll and explores protective practices and beliefs around pregnancy, childbirth and infertility past and present.

Find out about the 100s of productions we've commissioned, staged and toured at some of the world's leading venues since we were formed in 1956.