In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto, the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory at the University of British Columbia, and Festina Lente are pleased to present the online roundtable Beyond the Muse: Women of the Italian Renaissance.
ROUNDTABLE
Women’s History Month
Beyond the Muse: Women of the Italian Renaissance
Monday, March 16, 2026
10:00AM PDT
1:00PM EDT
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
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This conversation will bring together scholars and experts, including Francesco Soldi, Veronica Andreani, Anna Opizzi, and Ivy Li, to explore the lives, creativity, and cultural influence of remarkable women who shaped the intellectual and artistic world of Renaissance Italy. From poets and patrons to painters, the discussion will highlight figures such as Gaspara Stampa, Isabella d’Este, and Sofonisba Anguissola, reflecting on the vital roles women played in shaping Renaissance culture.
Readers are invited to join the conversation and celebrate these extraordinary voices.