Overview
The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art is an educational charity committed to promoting original, world-class research into the history of British art and architecture of all periods. We collaborate closely with the Yale Center for British Art, and are part of Yale University
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Due to essential building works, the Centre’s Archive collections will not be available for consultation during the period 22 April to 24 June 2019 inclusive.
Temporary Closure of Archive Collections
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Our archive and book collections are available to researchers, and we host a lively events programme
Visit
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We are committed to promoting original research into the history of British art and architecture of all periods
What we do
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Who we are
Community
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We are supported by a group of leading scholars and museum professionals
Governance
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We work closely with our sister institution the Yale Center for British Art, and are part of Yale University
Affiliations
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Paul Mellon (1907–1999) was one of the greatest art collectors and philanthropists of the twentieth century
FounderPaul Mellon
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An online, open access and peer-reviewed journal
Online JournalBritish Art Studies
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An online, open-access, catalogue raisonné compiled by Dr Paul Spencer-Longhurst
Online PublicationRichard Wilson Online
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We are a small organisation committed to hiring and nurturing excellent people
Vacancies
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A complementary activity to our publication and fellowship programme, Special Projects have supported the intensive study of specific areas of British art.
AboutSpecial Projects
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A thriving programme of scholarly events, including research seminars, research lunches, workshops, symposia and conferences
What's OnUpcoming Events
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A research project focused on the history of the Academy’s summer exhibition.
Research ProjectsRoyal Academy, 1769-2018
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This project posits London as a key, yet under-explored, site in the construction of art historical narratives in Asia.
Research ProjectsLondon, Asia
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A three-year research project focusing on the collection and display of works of art in the country house in Britain.
Research ProjectsCollection and Display: The British Country House