ART HISTORY LECTURES & PROGRAMMES
Pavillon du Collectionneur develops lectures and educational programmes based on long-standing practical experience in collecting, object research, curatorial work and the art market.
Drawing on the museum’s collection, research and exhibition projects, each programme is developed by Aleksandra Chudnovska and combines original object-based research with first-hand professional knowledge.
Aleksandra's lectures are presented internationally at museums, art academies and cultural institutions, examining the structures, practices and changing dynamics of the art and antique market.
CURRENT LECTURES
A selection of established lectures and presentations available to museums, cultural institutions and academic audiences.
Lecture languages: Latvian, English, Russian
ONLINE pROGRAMMES
Selected lectures coming soon as recorded programmes for individual online access.
ART NOUVEAU FASHION
Next public lecture · 8 October 2026 · 17:00
Museum "Riga Art Nouveau Centre"
Silhouette, Materials, Details and Fashion
A lecture exploring women’s fashion of the Art Nouveau era, from everyday dress to evening wear, through silhouette, materials, accessories and leading European fashion houses.
LECTURE · 60 MIN
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A presentation space with seating and standard audiovisual equipment.
THE ART OF ADORNMENT
Upcoming programme · November 2026
Liepāja Interior Museum “Mrs. Hoyer’s Guest House”
Details coming soon
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Jewellery: History, Design and Changing Styles
The lecture explores the development of costume jewellery in the 20th century, focusing on renowned makers and designers and their influence on jewellery design and fashion. It considers changing approaches to materials and aesthetics, the relationship between jewellery and fashion, and the transformation of costume jewellery into a field of collecting.
LECTURE · 45 MIN
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A presentation space with seating and standard audiovisual equipment.
VISION OF VENICE
Available upon request
The Influence of Venetian Carnival on European Culture
The lecture explores the Venetian Carnival as a social and cultural phenomenon and its influence on European culture. It examines the world of masks, carnival traditions and festivities, as well as their reflection in art, fashion and visual culture.
LECTURE · 45 MIN
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A presentation space with seating and standard audiovisual equipment.
THE BOUDOIR DOLL
Available upon request
History, Fashion and Collecting
The lecture explores the world of half-dolls and boudoir dolls from the late 19th century to the Art Deco era, their place in women’s interiors, their function and decoration, and their development from fashionable objects into collectibles. It also introduces notable manufacturers and considers restoration and collecting practices.
LECTURE · 45 MIN
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A presentation space with seating and standard audiovisual equipment.
ATTRIBUTION
Available upon request
Expertise, Error and Market Perception
How objects are identified and attributed — from makers’ marks, materials and techniques to provenance, comparison and expert judgement. The lecture also examines common attribution errors and their impact on market perception.
LECTURE · 60–90 MIN
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A presentation space with seating and standard audiovisual equipment.
THE ANTIQUE MARKET
Available upon request
Value, Perception and Collecting
How value is formed in the antique market — from attribution and provenance to rarity, condition, taste and changing perceptions of collecting.
LECTURE · 60–90 MIN
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A presentation space with seating and standard audiovisual equipment.
