October 2024: Rothko and Roma, presented by Abbey Awards and the BSR.

Christopher Rothko in conversation with Francesco Stocchi, addressing the question of architectural influence on Mark Rothko’s oeuvre. Introduced by BSR Director Abigail Brundin and Danny Rolph, Chair of the Abbey Council.

Andrew Stahl, June 1954 - October 2024

The BSR and the Abbey Council are deeply saddened to hear of the death of the artist Andrew Stahl, a devoted member of the Abbey Council, and a loyal supporter of all the current artists and painters at the school. 

Announcing the Abbey Scholar And Fellows 2024/25:

Can Gun (Scholar), Jack Killick, Catherine Ferguson, Ian Law

Congratulations Abbey Scholar and Fellows 2023/24:

Tura Oliveira (Scholar), Lynn Fulton, Michael Coppelov, Rafal Zajko

June 2023: Vanessa Jackson, RA, steps down as Chair and we welcome new Chair, Danny Rolph.

Esteemed painter Vanessa Jackson RA is stepping down as Chair of Abbey Awards. During her time as Chair, Vanessa has steered Abbey Awards with insight and integrity, strengthening the bonds with the British School At Rome, supporting the development and evolution of both Abbey Awards and the BSR; she will continue to serve on the Abbey Council. 

The Abbey Council welcome Danny Rolph as the new Chair of Abbey Awards. Danny was the Rome Scholar 1998 and has been a valued member of the Abbey Council since 2013. A painter of international renown, Danny was awarded the Mark Rothko residency in 2020 and is represented by 532galleryThomas Jaeckel (NYC), Barbara Davis Gallery (Houston) and Aeroplastics, Brussels.

Performance at the BSR:
Claudio Pestana, Abbey Scholar 2022

Ex Roma V, exhibition of Abbey Alumni, APT Gallery, 2021