Andrew Gilbert

Andrew Gilbert is a Professor at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle, Germany. His work bridges sociocultural anthropology with interdisciplinary design practices, focusing on political and social transformations in post-conflict and postsocialist contexts.

• Multimodal and multisensory ethnography
• Political anthropology of nationalism, violence, and humanitarianism
• Postsocialist urban activism in Europe (particularly Bosnia and Herzegovina/ex-Yugoslavia)
• Experimental research methodologies

His collaborations and fieldwork emphasize sensory and experiential dimensions of cultural practices, often engaging with communities affected by historical upheaval. Contact: andrew.gilbert@utoronto.ca