Fall 2025 Welcome
Greetings to Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff, Supporters, and Partners,
We are living in unprecedented times here in History of Art at UC Berkeley. That said, our department's ability to remain focused on our mission and responsive to dynamic conditions is nothing short of inspirational.
As we start a new academic year, please return often to this website for announcements and exciting updates about our events and the research, teaching, and learning of students and faculty. You'll see what I mean. Our department's schedule is filled to the brim with public lectures, seminars, a new faculty search, and more transformational activity ahead.
Meanwhile, as we look back on the past academic year, please also peruse our 2025 annual newsletter. Across its pages, you will find much to inspire. Exhibitions, programming, new books, innovative courses, and new grants that "meet this moment," often by learning from the lessons of past moments.
We remain committed to crafting globally relevant art histories, even as we seek to propel globally relevant art futures.
Our thanks to all members of History of Art's local, national, and international community. It is a privilege to be in service to all of you, and we are ever grateful for your support and energy as we stay the course.
Fiat Lux,
Shannon Jackson
Chair, History of Art
Cyrus and Michelle Hadidi Professor of the Arts & Humanities
