Josep Tornero Sanchis

Josep Tornero Sanchis is a Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Department of Fine Arts. His research focuses on symbolism in contemporary art, sculpture, and the intersection of art with citizenship and identity politics. He is part of the research group 'Active Artistic Practices and Citizenship' and previously contributed to 'Visualities and Temporalities of Contemporary Culture' and 'Art and Identity Politics' groups. He holds a doctorate from the University of Murcia, awarded in 2016 for his thesis on symbolic representations of the face in contemporary art.

• Education: PhD in Fine Arts (2016), Universidad de Murcia.

His research explores the symbolic dimensions of artistic representation, particularly in sculpture, and how contemporary art engages with societal issues such as citizenship and cultural identity. He maintains an active online presence through his personal website joseptornero.com.