Ricardo Montez

Ricardo Montez is an Associate Professor of English at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from New York University, where he was a Faculty Fellow in Latino Studies. He also held the Cotsen Postdoctoral Fellowship in Race and Ethnicity Studies at Princeton University's Society of Fellows. His research focuses on intersections of race, performance, and cultural critique, exemplified by his forthcoming book Keith Haring’s Line: Race and the Performance of Desire (Duke University Press). His work bridges art history, queer theory, and visual culture, with a particular emphasis on marginalized narratives in contemporary art and performance.

• Education: Ph.D. in Performance Studies, New York University

Montez’s research interests span race and ethnicity studies, cultural production, and the performative dimensions of desire. His book project analyzes the works of Keith Haring through a lens of racial and queer performativity, contributing to critical discussions in art history and cultural studies. His postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton further solidified his interdisciplinary approach to race and representation.

While no specific grants or advising roles are detailed, his academic trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing scholarship at the intersections of art, identity, and social critique. Montez contributes to Rutgers’ School of Arts and Sciences, fostering dialogue in English and related disciplines.