Innovative Research Tools and Methodologies for the Study of Medieval and Renaissance Sculpture

Information

Date and time

26 November till 27 November 2026
09:30 till 17:30

Location

M Leuven

Language

English

Programme

13th Annual Ards Conference: (PDF)

Price

Free, except conference dinner, certain excursions: Available for a fee
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Registering is possible until 4 November 2026
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Conference

On 26 and 27 November we are organising in collaboration with Ards and M Leuven the 13th Annual Ards Conference on 'Innovative Research Tools and Methodologies for the Study of Medieval and Renaissance Sculpture' in Leuven.

Programme

  • In-depth lectures
  • Time to explore The Collection of M and Scultori Fiamminghi
  • Exclusive guided tours focusing on medieval sculpture at the Museum of Art & History (paid component)
  • Behind-the-scenes visits to the conservation and restoration ateliers of KIK-IRPA
  • Coffee and tea breaks throughout the event
  • Lunch on Thursday
  • Conference dinner on Thursday evening (free for chairs/speakers, paid component for other participants)
  • Closing drinks on Friday.
     

Call for papers

The call for papers is now closed. Find more information about the Call for Papers.

Organising committee

M Leuven and Ards – the platform for medieval sculpture
Marjan Debaene, Hannah De Moor, Anne Liefsoens

RKD - Netherlands Institute for Art History
Suzanne Laemers

Partners

Art & History Museum
The Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA)

CODARTfocus in Leuven

Before the conference, CODART and ARDS will organise a CODARTfocus event in Mechelen and Leuven on 24 and 25 November. Please note that this event is not part of the ARDS Conference. Registration is also open to ARDS members.