Christ's has a long tradition of encouraging the visual arts, and our alumni include Anthony Caro (sculptor), Nicholas Serota (Chair of Arts Council England), Phillip King (sculptor), Anthony Smith (sculptor), Auguste Bréal (painter), Charles Saumarez Smith (historian), Simon Schama (historian) and Dee Ferris (painter), amongst others.
The College has a student Art Society and runs an annual Art Competition. Issam Kourbaj runs regular life drawing classes in term time for member of the College and University.
Christ’s is keen to engage with alumni interested in contributing to the visual and related arts. The Committee would be happy to discuss opportunities for collaboration. For information about gifts in support of art at Christ’s, please contact the Development Office.
The Visual Arts Committee, which oversees the acquisition, preservation and placement of the College’s pictures and sculptures and encourages engagement of Fellows, students, and staff in visual art is chaired by Dr Kareem Estefan (on leave MT25) and comprises Dr Harriet Lyon (chair MT25), Dr Mary Franklin-Brown, Prof Martin Johnson, Dr Irit Katz, Rev Dr Helen Orchard, Prof Jim Secord and Issam Kourbaj.