SIGA briefs
The SIGA community mourns the tragic loss of Professor Enrique Valdivieso and his wife
We were deeply moved by the devastating news that Enrique Valdivieso and his wife, Carmen Martínez, died recently in a tragic accident in Seville. Professor Valdivieso will be remembered by the SIGA community not only for his groundbreaking scholarship but also for his warmth, humor, charisma, and generosity to generations of students and young scholars. The Board extends its heartfelt condolences to their family and friends.
David Pullins: Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter in the Age of Velázquez
David Pullins will present the hybrid lecture “Juan de Pareja: Afro-Hispanic Painter in the Age of Velázquez” sponsored by the Center for Visual Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on February 20, 2025.
Carmen Ripollés: Josefa de Óbidos: A Woman Artist in Early Modern Iberia
Carmen Ripollés will present “Josefa de Óbidos: A Woman Artist in Early Modern Iberia” at the Meadows Museum on January 30, 2025.
Spanish Art in the U.S.
SIGA members are invited to explore the new web resource Spanish Art in the U.S., a project presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. that aims to map the most relevant Spanish art pieces across the country and highlight the institutions that host them.
SIGA @ CAA 2025 (New York)
SIGA members interested in chairing our society’s sponsored panel at the annual meeting of the College Art Association (New York, 2025) are invited to submit proposals before April 17.
Save the Date: Triennial Conference
Please save the date for SIGA’s Triennial Conference, SIGA/Seguir: Moving Forward in the Study of Iberian Global Art. The conference will be held in Washington, D.C. on September 20-21, 2024. The full program will be announced later this summer.
Open Letter to the HSA
The SIGA Board has been following recent events at the Hispanic Society of America Museum & Library closely. Read our open letter to the leadership of the HSA.