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History of Art Society
The Society is a communal space for students with similar interests in arts and culture to come together in a welcoming environment of social and subject-related events. We host conversation and intellectual and creative activities in an accessible way. We host many events, including exhibition visits, life drawing, charity book sales, film screenings, networking socials and talks by field experts. You do not have to be studying in the History of Art Department to join the Society.
Committee
The committee of History of Art Society is elected through online nominations and elections on the Students’ Union website, with participation from a wide range of students, not only those from the History of Art Department.
Yige Wang - President
yige.wang.21@ucl.ac.uk
My name is Yige. I am a third year History of Art student and the president of History of Art Society. My current research focuses on European religious paintings during the Protestant Reformation. Engaging both visual and doctrinal materials, I investigate the tensions and paradoxes between Christian theology and iconology. I enjoy adopting modern methods such as feminist theories and gender studies in my research, to synthesise the historical past and the present into a coherent whole, enabling a critical reciprocity within historical dialogues. I love reading ancient moral philosophy, political theories, Catholic and Protestant theology, and analytic philosophy.
Cheryl Kwan - Social Secretary
cheryl.kwan.22@ucl.ac.uk
Hi! My name is Cheryl and I’m the Social Secretary for the Society. I’m currently a second year History of Art student, and my role primarily involves communicating with our members and managing social media! I’m a huge fan of landscape/nature paintings and recently I’ve also been researching into and writing about contemporary Asian art.
I'm also a Student Ambassador for the Department, and you might see me at some upcoming Open Days.
Charlotte Menagé - Treasurer
Hi. I’m Charlotte. I’m going into my third year studying History of Art and will be this year’s Treasurer.
At the moment, my favourite artwork is Cloud Ghost by Richard Riemerschmid, and I’m also loving Bauhaus!
Lauren Tang - Welfare Officer
lauren.tang.22@ucl.ac.uk
Hi I’m Lauren and currently going into my third year for BA History of Art. I’m so excited to be your Welfare Officer this year. We’ve been planning a lot of new fun events that are well-rounded both academic and social, so everyone gets the chance to know one another!
Although I do not have a favourite artist at the moment, I’m currently interested in the late 19th - early 20th century and its art movements - especially the relationship and engagement between pioneering artists, dealers, and collectors.
Events 2023-24
Term 1: 25 September – 15 December 2023
- Picnic Social at Gordon Square Gardens
- Charity Book-Sale (in aid of Mind, the Mental Health Charity)
- Jazz Night at Phineas Bar
- Exhibition Visit: ‘Art and Artifice: Fakes from the Collection’ at the Courtauld Gallery
- Pub Quiz Social at the Institute Bar
- Paint and Sip (1)
- Exhibition visit: ‘Kojo Marfo: Crucible of Hope’ at JD Malat Gallery
- Paint and Sip (2)
- Exhibition Visit with Dr. Allison Stielau: ‘Frans Hals’ at the National Gallery
Term 2: 8 January – 22 March 2024
- History of Art Winter Social (January 2024)
- Talk with Dr. Isabella Rosner: ‘Embroidery is Art History, too’
- Exhibition Visit with Art Business Society: ‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990’ at Tate Britain
- Talk with Dr. Ivy Chan: ‘An Introduction to Chinese Art’
Term 3: 22 April – 7 June 2024
- History of Art Summer Social (May 2024)
Past Events
