News and Events at the Warwick Venice Centre
Professor Stuart Croft had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Inigo Lambertini, Ambassador of the Italian Republic, to the University of Warwick
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen the longstanding ties between Warwick and Italy, reflecting a shared commitment to academic excellence, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.
Book Launch: "Reforming Art in Renaissance Venice"; 28 Nov. 2025, 18:00
On 28th November 2025 at 18:00, the WVC will welcome Marie-Louise Lilywhite (Keble College, Oxford; Warwick Alumna) for the launch of her new book Reforming Art in Renaissance Venice (Cambridge UP). The talk will be followed by a Q&A led by Warwick Art Historians and Historians, a drinks reception, and a chance to meet the author.
Humfrey Butters Annual Public Lecture; 20 Nov 2025 @ 17.00
The annual Humfrey Butters public lecture will be taking place at the Warwick Venice Centre on November 20th, 2025 at 17:00. This year's lecture celebrates the legacy of Humfrey Butters, along with the University's 60th Anniversary, and is part of the One World Warwick programme. Prof. Deborah Howard will be giving a talk entitled Venetian palace architecture ‘inside-out’. Click "more" to see the full poster and read the abstract. The talk will be followed by a small reception.
Frances Clarke Annual Lecture; 10 October 2025
The Frances Clarke Annual Lecture was given this year by Sarah Quill on Friday the 10th of October in the Warwick Venice Centre. The title of the lecture, “The Illustrious Pilgrim, An English Prince in Venice, 1392-93”, drew interest from many members of the community who attended to listen to the engaging lecture discussing Henry IV. Many of Warwick’s History of Art undergraduates were also present as they started their term in Venice this week, and they had the opportunity to discuss further with Sarah during the refreshments which followed.