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The Berger Prize is
the leading book prize for art history.
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New judge joins Berger Prize jury of assessors
The Walpole Society and the Berger Prize are very pleased to welcome Professor Michael Hatt to the jury of assessors for the 2025 Prize....
3 days ago

Berger Prize Submissions are Open
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Berger Prize . Â A book is eligible where it meets the following criteria: It is on the subject of...
Jan 24


Berger Prize 2024 Winner announced
At a ceremony at the Reform Club on Friday 15 November, broadcaster Andrew Marr presented the 2024 Berger Prize to: Tom Young Unmaking...
Nov 18, 2024


Berger Prize 2024 shortlist announcement
Presenting the 2024 Berger Prize shortlist! The leading book prize for art history, the Berger Prize celebrates excellence in writing and...
Sep 23, 2024


Berger Prize 2024 Longlist announcement
The longlist for the 2024 Berger Prize was announced at the Walpole Society Summer Party on 28 June 2024, held at the London Library.Â
Jul 1, 2024


British Art Matters podcast is now live!
British Art Matters is the official podcast of the Berger Prize, awarded annually for excellence in British art history
Jun 24, 2024

A new chapter for the Berger Prize
We are delighted to announce an agreement with the Berger Collection Educational Trust (BCET) to run the leading book prize for art history.
Jan 7, 2024


James Gillray: A Revolution in Satire - 2023 Berger Prize winner
Professor Deborah Swallow CBE presents the 2023 Berger Prize to author Timothy Clayton (credit: Robin Simon) At a ceremony at London's...
Dec 6, 2023


Tributes on Robin Simon's retirement from the Berger Prize
Robin Simon at the Berger Prize prizegiving ceremony at the Society of Antiquaries, London, on 29 November 2023 At the prizegiving...
Dec 1, 2023


Adriano Aymonino wins the 2022 Berger Prize
At a ceremony at the Reform Club, London, on 29 November 2022, the 2022 Berger Prize was presented by Sir Charles Saumarez Smith to:...
Dec 9, 2022
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Thomas Jones (1742-1803)
View on the River Wye, circa 1776 [detail]
Oil on board, 45.7 x 60.1 cm
Denver Art Museum (2019.14), gift of the Berger Collection Educational Trust
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