Allen Feldman

Allen Feldman is a Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. His research focuses on the ethnography of violence, political aesthetics, and the intersection of media, memory, and conflict. He has conducted fieldwork in Northern Ireland, South Africa, and post-9/11 contexts, examining how violence is mediated through visual culture and political discourse.

Key research interests include the politicization of the body and senses, photopolitics, and the ethics of memory in war contexts. His work bridges cultural anthropology, media studies, and political theory, with notable publications like Archives of the Insensible (2015) and Formations of Violence (1991).

Teaching includes courses like War as Media, analyzing the mediatization of warfare and its impact on cultural perception. His writings critique how violence is framed as justice and how media shapes collective memory. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his work has been lauded for its interdisciplinary rigor and ethical depth.

No formal advisees are listed, though his courses suggest engagement with graduate students. Research collaborations include edited volumes on global security and humanitarianism. His work continues to explore the intersections of media, power, and trauma in geopolitical conflicts.