Judith Laister

Associate Professor Judith Laister at the University of Graz's Institute for Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology explores urban anthropology through aesthetic and multimodal frameworks. Her work interrogates intersections between art and science, focusing on participatory art in public spaces, gender justice, and anthropology in the Anthropocene. She leads the ELF - Elisabeth List Fellowship Program and co-founded the nice* network for gender-responsive urban interventions.

• Key research themes: Urban place-making, representational critique, relational art, and translational concepts
• Affiliated with initiatives like Green Belt Graz and We Earthlings! study projects

Her teaching includes foundational courses in European Ethnology and urban anthropology, alongside roles in curriculum development and equal opportunities advocacy. Publications often bridge art theory and ethnographic practice, emphasizing experimental methodologies and public engagement.