Alejandra Salinas

Alejandra Salinas is an Assistant Professor at the School of Visual Studies, University of Missouri. She collaborates with partner Aeron Bergman in an interdisciplinary art practice focused on painting, writing, sound, and installation, addressing themes like mass extinction, environmental adaptation, and natural history. Their work has been exhibited globally, including at the Athens Biennale, Bergen Assembly Triennial, and institutions such as the Palais de Tokyo and Van Abbemuseum.

Education:

• MFA, University of Gothenburg

Research Interests: Explores ecological crises through art, blending scientific inquiry with creative expression. Themes include biodiversity loss, human impact on ecosystems, and resilience of life forms.

Publications & Media: Works published in OEI, MARCH journal, and Bilaga. Featured in BOMB Magazine, Frieze, and The New York Times. Sound art broadcast on BBC, WDR Cologne, and Radio France.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advising roles listed in the text.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates as the duo Bergman & Salinas, emphasizing collective artistic research and public engagement.