Aptly named after the first Professor of Art History at Oxford University, the Edgar Wind Society exists to make the subject accessible, engaging and enjoyable for everyone. The society is founded and run by students.
We aim to encourage engagement with art history beyond the academic study and want to offer an environment wherein one can foster an interest and take a fresh look at art. Art history is a rich, interdisciplinary subject and we are keen to embrace wider visual culture and its interaction with various media and practices.
There is no shortage of exciting and diverse events to attend. Ranging from hosting renowned speakers such as Jeff Koons, Slawn, Martin Kemp and Waldemar Januszczak, to private curator-led gallery tours, to film screenings and social evenings, there is something for everyone at the Edgar Wind!
President
Name: Aspen Warren
College: Christ Church
Favourite art collection: Fondation Beyeler, Riehen
Secretary
Treasurer
Treasurer
Name: Harin Turrell
College: Wadham
Favourite artist: Ragnar Kjartansson
Treasurer
Treasurer
Treasurer
Name: Jessie Glover
College: Worcester
Favourite art collection: Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice
Events:
Name: Mimi Rose-Fyne
Subject: History of Art
College: St John's
Favourite exhibition: Paula Rego at Tate Britain, London
Name: Anya Biletsky
College: Somerville
Favourite exhibition: 'Haunted Realism' exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery
Marketing:
Name: Florence Sykes
College: Worcester
Favourite art collection: Galerie la Kasbah, Essaouira
Name: Dora Xu
College: St Peter's
Favourite artwork: El Jaleo by John Singer Sargent