Damien Hirst's exhibition Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable has attracted a great deal of critical attention, and Warwick History of Art students studying in Venice had a rare opportunity to meet with the artist and discuss the work. Dr Karen Lang, lead tutor on our module Exhibiting the Contemporary, has been holding regular seminars at exhibition sites during the Venice term, including installations at the Venice Biennale.

Warwick students in Venice have recently had the opportunity to discuss the Venice Biennale installation Janus Code with with its creator Michele Ciacciofera in an exclusive interview. The Venice Biennale is a key element of the Exhibiting the Contemporary module which examines the importance of exhibition for the interpretation of contemporary art, with seminars taking place on-site with the works of art.

The Study Abroad Team will be holding four open information sessions this term. Places are limited to 150. To find out more about the sessions and book a seat go to the Study Abroad Events Calendar.

The Department of History of Art has achieved a top result in the Guardian University Guide 2015, with 96.5 % of students expressing satisfaction with teaching. The score in this category is based on the National Student Survey, and gives the percentage of final-year students satisfied with the teaching they received.

Over the summer, three second year students will work at the British Pavilion and conduct independent research.