The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts is the National Gallery’s research institute. We foster the study of the production, use, and cultural meaning of art, artifacts, architecture, urbanism, photography, and film from all places and periods.
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Join us as a fellowAt any given time, our community is comprised of about 50 people, including professors, fellows, research associates, interns, and staff. We have over 1,200 alumni across the world.
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View recent publicationsWe produce publications that foster new connections and understandings in the fields of the visual arts.
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View more initiativesWe support a variety of research initiatives designed to contribute to the wider scholarly community.