Peter L. Haffner

Peter L. Haffner is an Associate Professor of Art History at Centre College and affiliated faculty in African and African-American Studies and Latin-American Studies, joining the institution in 2019 after a Smithsonian Institution Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National Museum of African Art.

His educational background:

• BA in Art History, Bard College
• MA and PhD in Culture & Performance, UCLA

Dr. Haffner's research centers on Haitian art within the Black Atlantic framework and global modern/contemporary art movements, examining production, exhibition, and circulation dynamics of Haitian artists' work across international contexts.

His publication in Small Axe demonstrates consistent focus on Haitian art patronage systems within Caribbean studies, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches bridging art history, cultural anthropology, and postcolonial theory.

Professional recognition includes:

• Smithsonian Institution Postdoctoral Fellowship