Est. 2017
The Colnaghi Foundation
Advancing research and public understanding of pre-twentieth-century art
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Research & Publishing
Education & Public Programmes
Collaboration & Preservation
Archives & Historical Memory
Research & Publishing
Education & Public Programmes
Collaboration & Preservation
Archives & Historical Memory
About
2017
The Colnaghi Foundation is a UK charity that supports research, publication, and informed public engagement with pre-twentieth-century art, working with scholars, institutions, and archives to deepen understanding of earlier art and its histories. Founded in 2017, it builds on the legacy of one of the world's oldest art dealerships to support serious work on pre-twentieth-century art and antiquities.
Publication
Colnaghi Studies Journal
A scholarly periodical published biannually, devoted to significant pre-twentieth-century artworks and their histories.
Volume 16
Volume 15
Volume 14
Volume 13
Volume 12
Volume 11
Volume 10
Volume 9
Volume 8
Volume 7
Volume 6
Volume 5
Volume 4
Volume 3
Volume 2
Volume 1
What We Do
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Core Activities
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Research & Publishing
Supporting evidence-based research on pre-twentieth-century art. Through the Colnaghi Studies Journal, we provide a platform for new findings and historically grounded scholarship.
Research & Publishing
Peer-reviewed scholarly research advancing understanding of Old Masters and historical art through rigorous academic standards.
12+
Issues Published
200+
Articles
02
Education & Programmes
Lectures and discussion events bringing together students, scholars, museum professionals, and interested publics, encouraging informed engagement with historical art.
Education & Programmes
Dynamic educational events connecting emerging and established scholars with diverse audiences across major cultural institutions.
50+
Events Held
5K+
Attendees
03
Collaboration & Preservation
Working with museums, universities and archives to support the responsible care, study, and documentation of historic artworks.
Collaboration & Preservation
Strategic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide ensuring the preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage.
30+
Partners
15+
Countries
04
Archives & Memory
Archival research is central to our work, making resources accessible to clarify collecting histories and the conditions in which art has circulated.
Archives & Memory
Unlocking centuries of art history through digitization and research of archival records and provenance documentation.
260+
Years of Records
10K+
Documents
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