The second edition of the Calouste Gulbenkian Conference in Art History is dedicated to the theme “Artistic Networks of Trust: Collecting and Dealing in Times of War and Diplomacy.” Taking Calouste Gulbenkian as its central figure and placing particular emphasis on the role of Armenian networks, this event seeks to shed light on the complex social, political, and cultural dynamics that shaped the production, circulation, collecting, and display of artworks from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century.
Over the course of three days, a group of international scholars will examine how these networks of trust supported the art world in contexts marked by migration, war, and diplomacy. Featuring new, unpublished research and insights from recent in-depth studies of the Gulbenkian Collection and Archives, the panels will explore a wide range of topics, including the emergence of art markets in the Qajar and Ottoman Empires; the impact of WWI and WWII on dealing and collecting; the role of international exhibitions in moving objects and people, as well as marking alliances; and the intersections between art, philanthropy, and benevolence.
The conference will be held in person and livestreamed.
website: gulbenkian.pt/museu/en/agenda/artistic-networks-of-trust/
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