Michelle Grabner

Michelle Grabner is a Professor in the Department of Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. A renowned artist, curator, and critic, she contributes regularly to Artforum and co-curated major exhibitions including the 2014 Whitney Biennial and the 2018 FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art. Her work is held in prestigious public collections such as the Walker Art Center and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

• BFA (1984), MA (1987), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• MFA (1990), Northwestern University

Grabner's research and teaching focus on contemporary art practices, critique methodologies, and the intersection of political and philosophical discourse in visual arts. Her collaborative projects with artist Brad Killam, including The Suburban and The Poor Farm, have shaped experimental exhibition spaces and residencies.

• Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellow (2021), National Academician

She actively participates in curatorial work, including the 2021 Sculpture Milwaukee exhibition and an upcoming painting-focused exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum.