Donatello: workshops, patronage, revival (onsite)

Join us for this insightful 2-day conference offering opportunity to discuss the influences and lasting impact of the Renaissance sculptor Donatello

Conferences and study days
  • Friday, 19 May 2023 – Saturday, 20 May 2023 at V&A South Kensington
  • V&A South Kensington
  • Past event
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Donatello: workshops, patronage, revival (onsite) photo

This conference aims to complement the exhibition Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance at the V&A with impactful and innovative research on the sculptor Donatello (c. 1386-1466). The conference is organised by the V&A Research Institute and will provide an opportunity to discuss the importance of training, collaboration and workshops around Donatello and his close associates, together with Donatello’s rediscovery in the 19th century.

This event will take place in person in the Hochhauser Auditorium and online via Zoom. To buy tickets for the online event, please use the page listed under 'Related events' at the bottom of this page.

This conference is supported by the Robert H. Smith Family Foundation and a grant from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.

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Header image: The Forzori Altar, relief, by Donatello, ca. 1440-1450, Padua © Victoria and Albert Museum, London