Emmanuel Alloa

Emmanuel Alloa is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Fribourg, holding the Chair for Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art. His work bridges contemporary philosophy, aesthetics, media theory, and social philosophy, with notable international academic engagements.

• Current Chair at University of Fribourg
• Invited Visiting Professorships: Columbia University, UFMG Belo Horizonte, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, UC Berkeley, University of Vienna

His research focuses on phenomenology, the philosophy of art, and media theory, emphasizing the interplay between sensory experience and social structures. Recent projects include curating the exhibition The Supermarket of Images at the Jeu de Paume in Paris (2020).

• Latsis Prize (2016)
• Aby Warburg Scientific Prize (2019)

Alloa's publications include books on Merleau-Ponty and visual media, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. He also serves as president of the German Society of Aesthetics.