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Latest News
Online Lecture: ‘Metal and Parchment: Intermedial Entanglements’, part of The Virtual Salon at IMAREAL, Wed 28 October 2026, 5pm (CET)
Join the University of Salzburg’s Institute for Material Culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period for the online lecture, ‘Metal and Parchment: Intermedial Entanglements,’ with Joseph Salvatore Ackley and Shannon L. Wearing on October 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. (CET) as they explore the captivating role of gold and silver in medieval…
Conference: British Archaeological Association postgraduate online conference, 26 November 2026, 10:00-16:45 (GMT)
The British Archaeological Association is excited to present a diverse conference which includes postgraduate students and early career researchers.
New Publication: ‘Regards sur la Broderie en Occident au Moyen Âge: Production, création et usages, XIIe–XVIe siècle’ edited by Philippe Lorentz, Astrid Castres, and Rose-Marie Ferré
This multidisciplinary volume explores the rich history, techniques, and ritual uses of medieval Western embroidery through expert essays and over 100 vivid colour illustrations.
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Seminars and Lectures
Lecture: ‘Making/Matter: The Aetiology of Miraculous Images in Venice, c. 1200–1700’ with Jessica N. Richardson, Courtauld Institute of Art, 17 June 2026, 17:30 – 19:00 (BST)
The lecture by Dr Jessica N. Richardson will explore the origins and cultural significance of miracle-working images in medieval and Renaissance Venice, examining issues of authorship, materiality, and the interplay between artistic practices and devotion.
The CRSBI Annual Lecture: ‘The Romanesque Sculpture of Norwich Castle Keep’ with Dr Agata Gomółka & Professor Sandy Heslop, 24 June 2026, 6-7.30pm (BST)
Join the CRSBI for their Annual Lecture at the Courtauld Institute of Art with Dr Agata Gomółka and Professor Sandy Heslop who will be speaking about ‘The Romanesque Sculpture of Norwich Castle Keep’.
Seminar: ‘Inventing Animals – Inventing Humans’, An interdisciplinary seminar with Pierre-Olivier Dittmar, UCL, London, 1 June 2026, 13:45–17:00 (BST)
Join UCL for the interdisciplinary seminar ‘Inventing Animals – Inventing Humans’ with Pierre-Olivier Dittmar. Discover how the concept of ‘the animal’ evolved in the later Middle Ages, influencing both human identity and societal views.
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Call for Papers
CFP: Misericordia International 17th Colloquium: Illusion and Imitation in European Choir Stalls (deadline 30 October 2026)
The Misericordia International 17th Colloquium invites interdisciplinary paper proposals on the thematic exploration of visual and sensory dimensions of choir stalls, with a submission deadline of 30 October 2026.
CFP: ‘Transforming the Urban Sacred: Christianization and the Reconfiguration of Public Spaces in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages’, deadline 30 September 2026
Papers are invited for this interdisciplinary workshop in Rome from January 19-21, 2027, exploring the transformation of traditional Roman public spaces into sacred urban landscapes. Submissions are due by 30 September 2026.
CFP: ‘Visual Cultures of Surveillance in the Medieval World’, ICMA Sponsored panel at IMC Leeds 2027, deadline 23 September 2026
ICMA is inviting paper submissions for its sponsored panel ‘Visual Cultures of Surveillance in the Medieval World’ at IMC Leeds 2027. Deadline is 23 September 2026.
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Conferences
Conference: ‘Workshop of Invention: Constructive Geometry and Architectural Form in Gothic Design’, University of Basel, 26-28 June, 2026
This conference, coordinated by Martin Schwarz and Daniel Tischler, is organized in conjunction with the exhibition Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which features key sheets from the Basel Goldschmiedrisse.
Harlaxton Medieval Symposium 2026: ‘The Rural Parish in Late Medieval England’, 17-20 August 2026
The Harlaxton Medieval Symposium 2026, focusing on ‘The Rural Parish in Late Medieval England,’ will be held from August 17-20 at Madingley Hall, Cambridge, with deadlines for bookings approaching in late June.
Conference: ‘The Gigantic in Medieval and Early Modern Art’, University of Vienna, 18-20 June 2026
The conference at the University of Vienna from June 18-20, 2026, explores the cultural significance and visual representations of giants in medieval and Early Modern art, examining themes such as scale, the marvellous, and political imagery.
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New Publications
New Publication: ‘A Collaborative Tapestry in Honour of Shirley Ann Brown: The Bayeux Tapestry Seen by her Colleagues and Friends’, edited by Sylvette Lemagnen and Gale Owen-Crocker
Explore the rich tapestry of history and creativity in this collection of essays that delve into the Bayeux Tapestry’s creation, preservation, and enduring influence on art and culture across Europe, written in honour of Shirley Ann Brown.
New Publication: ‘Art, Nature and the Body in Early Medieval Britain and Ireland’, by Heather Pulliam
Heather Pulliam’s new publication, ‘Art, Nature and the Body in Early Medieval Britain and Ireland,’ explores how early medieval art objects shaped spiritual experiences and interactions with the natural world through phenomenological and eco-critical lenses.
New Publication: ‘Fifteenth-Century Burgundian Sculpture: Works, Artists, Questions’, ed. Michele Tomasi, Thomas Flum, Jean-Marie Guillouët, and Sophie Jugie
The new book, “Fifteenth-Century Burgundian Sculpture: Works, Artists, Questions,” offers an in-depth exploration of Burgundian sculpture through various studies that examine its artists, works, iconography, and cultural influence across Europe and beyond.
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Medieval Jobs
Job announcement: Elizabeth A.R. Brown Archivist, University of Pennsylvania Libraries
The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking to hire the inaugural Elizabeth A. R. Brown archivist.
Project Manager Job: ‘The reception of ancient Greece in pre-modern French literature and illustrations of manuscripts and printed books (1320-1550)’ Project, deadline 12 May 2024
The ERC Advanced grant project AGRELITA “The reception of ancient Greece in pre-modern French literature and illustrations of manuscripts and printed books (1320-1550)” seeks applications for their project manager position.
Job: The American University of Paris seeks Temporary Art History Instructors
The American University of Paris is excited to announce openings for temporary Art History instructors for the academic year 2024-2025.
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Journal Publications
Call for submissions: Metropolitan Museum Journal, deadline 15 September 2026
The Editorial Board of the peer-reviewed Metropolitan Museum Journal invites submissions of original research on works of art in the Museum’s collection.
Journal Issue: Convivium 12.1: Scent and Sense in Medieval Material Culture, edited by Elina Gertsman
You can now read the latest journal issue of Convivium: ‘Scent and Sense in Medieval Material Culture’, edited by Elina Gertsman, online now!
CFP: ‘Queer Sanctity: Contemporary Visions of Medieval and Renaissance Art’, deadline 15 March 2026
Different Visions invites proposals for contributions to a forthcoming special issue, “Queer Sanctity: Contemporary Visions of Medieval and Renaissance Art.”
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Funding & Scholarships
Fellowship: John W. Baldwin Post-Doctoral Scholar, deadline 20 November 2026
The UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies is pleased to announce a John W. Baldwin Post-Doctoral Fellowship for a recent Ph.D. whose work focuses on European medieval studies within the global comparative context.
Fellowship: Tucher-Fellowship at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg, Deadline 13 July 2026
The Tucher-Fellowship at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg offers a €1,500 monthly stipend for a six-month research project focused on German art or cultural history, particularly relating to the Tucher family, with applications due by July 13, 2026.
Student Scholarships: BAA Winchester and Hampshire Annual Conference, Deadline 25 April 2026
The British Archaeological Association has a limited number of student scholarships are available for their Winchester Conference (20–24 July 2026).
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Exhibitions & Art Fairs
Exhibition: ‘Wonderful Treasure of Oignies: 13th century sparks of brilliance’, Musée de Cluny, Paris, from 19 March to 20 October 2024
Discover ‘The Wonderful Treasure of Oignies’ at Musée de Cluny, Paris, showcasing 13th-century gold and silver masterpieces, from March 19 to October 20, 2024.
Virtual Exhibition: ‘Opus Venetum: The Forgotten Venetian Heritage’
This new exhibition gives an insight into Venetian 14th-century embroidery workshop practice and provides a comprehensive catalogue of embroideries crafted in Venice during the 14th century.
Exhibition: ‘Arts in France During the Time of Charles VII (1422-1461)’, Musée de Cluny, Paris, from 12 March to 16 June 2024
Explore the artistic rebirth of France under Charles VII at the Musée de Cluny, showcasing the transition from Gothic to Renaissance art from March 12 to June 16, 2024.
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Resources
CFP: The Multicultural Middle Ages Podcast (season 6), deadline 15 October 2026
The Medieval Academy of America’s podcast ‘The Multicultural Middle Ages’ is inviting episode proposals for its sixth season, focusing on the diverse aspects of the Middle Ages, with a submission deadline of 15 October 2026.
Announcement: Medieval Southern Italy Working Group
The Medieval Southern Italy Working Group, founded by Maria Harvey and the Center for the Art and Architectural History of Port Cities “La Capraia,” aims to foster collaboration among art historians focused on medieval southern Italy through workshops and annual meetings in Naples.
Workshop: ‘Gaining External Funding for Research in Medieval and Early Modern Studies’, 23 June 2026, London, 2-5pm (BST)
This workshop is for anyone from pre-doctoral to senior level in any discipline who is contemplating applying for external funding for premodern research from the major bodies or who has been successful with one of these funders and is looking for further opportunities with the same or other funders.
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