Jussi Parikka

Jussi Parikka is a Professor in Technological Culture and Aesthetics at the Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton (UK), and a Visiting Professor at FAMU, Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. He holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Turku, Finland. His research spans media archaeology, environmental humanities, and new materialism, focusing on intersections of technology, ecology, and culture.

Education:

• PhD in Cultural History, University of Turku, 2007
• Licentiate of Philosophy in Cultural History, University of Turku, 2004
• Master of Arts in Cultural History, University of Turku, 2002

Research Interests: Parikka investigates media archaeology, environmental media studies, and digital culture. Key themes include the geology of media, operational images, and the ecological implications of technological systems. His work bridges art, science, and philosophy, addressing urgent issues like climate change and data infrastructures.

Awards & Honors:

• 2021: Elected Member of Academia Europaea
• 2012: Anne Friedberg Award (SCMS) for Insect Media
• 2016: Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title (A Geology of Media)
• 2017: Moebius Fellowship (Kone Foundation)

Grants & Projects: Parikka leads the Digital Aesthetics Research Centre (DARC) and collaborates on initiatives like the Critical Environmental Data project with the Helsinki Biennial. His work integrates art, science, and activism, addressing topics such as environmental sensing and climate justice.

Labs/Teams: Director of the Digital Aesthetics Research Centre (DARC), Aarhus University, and co-curator of exhibitions like Weather Engines (Onassis Stegi, Athens).