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Peter Trippi is an Honorary Visiting Fellow in the Department of the History of Art at the University of York. Based in New York City, he is an arts professional with extensive experience in museums, independent curating, fundraising, art journalism, and editing. His career spans leadership roles at major art institutions, independent curatorial projects, and editorial work.
Trippi's educational background includes:
- BA from College of William and Mary, Virginia
- MA from New York University
- MA from Courtauld Institute of Art
Trippi's primary research focuses on British art from c.1850 to c.1925, particularly members of the Royal Academy who worked in the academic tradition during the late nineteenth century. He has deep expertise in the Pre-Raphaelites, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, and John William Waterhouse. His research also encompasses the history of collecting and museums, the evolution of artists' studio-houses, and connections between British artists and the Paris art world. As Editor-in-Chief of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine, he has developed significant knowledge of contemporary realist art in the United States.
Trippi's publications reveal a consistent focus on nineteenth-century British academic art, with particular emphasis on Waterhouse and Alma-Tadema. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary art appreciation, showing how Victorian art continues to influence modern movements. His exhibition catalogs and scholarly articles demonstrate expertise in both academic art history and accessible art writing for broader audiences.
Among his notable recognitions:
- Victorian Society in America's William E. Fischelis Prize for best book on Victorian art or architecture (2003)
- Longlisted for William MB Berger Prize for British Art History (2003)
- Finalist in the 2017 Global Fine Art Awards program for Best Impressionist and Modern Solo Artist Exhibition
Trippi has served as a prominent advisor and collaborator on major international exhibitions, working with institutions including the Groninger Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Fries Museum, Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, and Leighton House Museum. His fundraising expertise developed during his tenure at the Brooklyn Museum of Art has supported numerous art initiatives. He has held leadership positions in several art organizations including President of the Historians of British Art (2011-2013) and President of the Association of Historians of Nineteenth-Century Art (2013-2019).
As Editor-in-Chief of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, Trippi leads a publication serving North American collectors of representational art. He is also an associate brother of the Art Workers' Guild (London) and a member of the Century Association (New York), connecting him to vibrant artistic communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
