Hermann von Hesse
Assistant Professor · African History
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States
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Dr. Hermann von Hesse is Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois' School of Art and Design, with affiliations in Medieval Studies and African Studies. His research examines African/Black Diaspora material cultures through lenses of European imperialism and capitalism.
Current projects analyze global trade's impact on heritage and identity in West Africa, notably through stone house ownership conflicts during colonial transitions. His publications explore materiality, commerce, and spatial politics in Atlantic Africa.
- ACLS Fellowship (2024)
- NEH Fellowship (2024)
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