On 26 and 27 November, Ards is organizing its 13th Annual Ards Conference on Innovative Research Tools and Methodologies for the Study of Medieval and Renaissance Sculpture in Leuven.

In collaboration with the RKD and M Leuven, they have curated a program featuring:

• 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.

Visit the Ards website for a detailed program and more information on how to register for this conference.

Organizing 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 Mechelen and Leuven

Before the conference, CODART and Ards will organize the CODARTfocus 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.