天美传媒

We are so excited to be celebrating our 50th Anniversary of Teaching History of Art in Venice and look forward to meeting you on 6th/7th November 2026 in Venice.

We're now at full capacity for this event, so unfortunately won't be able to accommodate anyone who hasn't registered in advance. If your plans have changed and you're no longer able to attend, we'd be very grateful if you could let us know so we can offer your place to someone on our waiting list.

Friday 6th November 2026

AM/early PM Arrival in Venice and check-into your own booked accommodation.

From 4.15pm: Guided tour of our premises at Warwick Venice Centre, Palazzo Giustinian Lolin, San Marco 2893, Calle Giustinian, 30124 Venezia. Please join us on the second floor.

Short tours will take place at 4.15pm, 4.30pm, 4.45pm and 5pm, and we can accommodate 20 guests per tour. There may be a short wait as we welcome everyone into our premises on the second floor, and we thank you for your patience in advance.

6.00pm: The Frances Clarke Lecture

Speaker: Victoria Avery, Professor of European Sculpture, University of Cambridge and Keeper of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Fitzwilliam Museum & former Venice coordinator. The lecture will be in English.

Attended by: our alumni, Julian & Christa Gardner von Teuffel, and current staff from Warwick including Chiara Farnea.

Please note: The main lecture hall can accommodate up to 65 guests, and additional seating will be available in an adjoining room. All attendees will be able to hear the lecture and presentation, although those in the adjoining room won鈥檛 be able to see Vicky during the lecture.. Vicky will be around afterwards at the reception.

7.15pm: Reception with drinks and light buffet in the rooms adjoining the lecture hall.

You are free to go out to supper independently. Please see the panel to your right for some recommended caf茅s and restaurants. We'd recommend making reservations.

Saturday 7th November 2026

From 10am: A choice of guided tours led by Warwick art historians, including the , , . If you have registered for the event and not recieved an email about booking your tour, please email katie.grace@warwick.ac.uk.

Tour information and meeting points:

Biennale di Venezia (Giardini Central Pavilion and national pavilions)

• Meeting point: 10am next to the (vaporetto No. 1).
• Duration: until 3.30pm with a break for lunch (there are caf茅s on site where you can purchase lunch).
• You must purchase your ticket(s) in advance; we suggest you do this online using the official . Your ticket will give you access to the Arsenale which you can enter on a different day (including non-consecutive).

Scuola Grande di San Rocco

• Meeting point: 10am/2pm, , ie. located behind the apse of the Frari. Nearest boat stop San Tom脿 (Nos. 1 & 2)
• The two-hour session includes time to purchase tickets which must be paid for individually on entrance; the actual visit will last approximately 90 minutes.

Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

• Meeting point: 10am/2pm, the well-head in the campo dei Frari (next to the church). Nearest boat stop San Tom脿 (Nos. 1 & 2).
• The two-hour session includes time to purchase tickets which must be paid for individually on entrance; the actual visit will last approximately 90 minutes.

Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli

• Meeting point: 10.30am/2pm, outside in the campiello in front of the . Nearest boat stop (Nos. 1 & 2), or Ca d鈥橭ro, or Fondamente Nove.

4.30pm-6.00pm: Tea and coffee in the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin. A chance to relax with your old friends and meet new ones. Should any of you wish to discuss your career paths, particularly if they have meandered away from art history, we'd be delighted to hear more.

Getting to Warwick Venice Centre

Caf茅s and Restaurants