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Samuel AmagoView profile

Professor

• Environmental Humanities
• Cultural Studies
• Film Studies
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Samuel Amago is a Professor of Spanish and Interim Director of Environmental Humanities at the University of Virginia. He previously chaired the Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese at UVA (2019-2022) and held leadership roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, including Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professor of Spanish and Department Chair of Romance Studies. His academic career includes tenure at the University of Notre Dame as Associate Professor of Spanish. His research focuses on post-dictatorship Spanish cultural production, examining waste and space, memory and modernity through mediums like photography, documentary, narrative, comics, and film. Key areas include environmental humanities, historical memory recovery, and queer studies. Amago’s work bridges interdisciplinary approaches to cultural analysis, particularly in addressing Spain’s traumatic historical legacies. Amago has received significant recognition, including the Katherine Singer Kovacs Prize for his book *Basura: Cultures of Waste in Contemporary Spain* (2021). His administrative leadership includes fellowships in UVA's Leadership in Academic Matters Program (2021) and UNC's Chairs Leadership Program (2018). His scholarship also extends to global cinema studies, with notable contributions on Almodóvar, Bardem, and Cuarón. Amago’s publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles, reflecting a prolific output since the 2000s. His research often intersects with ethical, aesthetic, and political questions in contemporary Spanish cultural production.

Victoria L. RovineView profile

Professor

• African Art History
• Textile Studies
• Colonial History
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Victoria L. Rovine is a Professor of African Art History at the University of North Carolina and Director of the African Studies Center. She holds adjunct faculty status in the Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies. Her research focuses on African textiles, dress practices, and Africa’s representation in Western visual culture, particularly in early 20th-century Europe. Rovine has conducted extensive fieldwork in Mali, Senegal, South Africa, Ghana, and elsewhere since the 1990s. She earned her MA and PhD from Indiana University. Prior to UNC, she taught at the University of Florida (2005–2014) and served as curator of African and non-Western art at the University of Iowa Museum of Art (1995–2004). Her courses span topics like African textiles, colonial art, and contemporary African art. Rovine’s scholarship explores the intersections of colonial history, fashion, and material culture. Her books include Bogolan: Shaping Culture Through Cloth in Contemporary Mali (2001/2008) and African Fashion, Global Style (2015), which examine textile traditions and Africa’s influence on global fashion. Recent research engages colonial-era weaving practices and the temporal dimensions of fashion in colonial contexts. Her articles analyze topics such as colonial clothing politics, the role of textiles in religious practices, and the mobilization of tradition in African fashion design. Rovine’s work bridges art history, anthropology, and cultural studies, emphasizing Africa’s central role in global narratives of art and fashion.

Rodrigo Lara ZendejasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sculpture
• Ceramics
• Installation
• +7 more

Rodrigo Lara Zendejas is an Assistant Professor and Area Head of the Ceramics Department at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters, within the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. He holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2013) and a BFA (Summa Cum Laude) from the Universidad de Guanajuato (2003). His work focuses on sculpture, ceramics, installation, and performance, exploring themes like memorialization, ancestral heritage, and social practice. He has exhibited widely in institutions such as the Museo de Arte Moderno (Mexico), the National Museum of Mexican Art (Chicago), and Test Site Projects (Las Vegas). Key awards include the First Prize in Sculpture at Mexico’s Premio Nacional de las Artes Visuales (2010), the Emerging Artist Grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation (2016), and an O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Abilities. He has held residencies at MASS MoCA, Vermont Studio Center, and Cerámica Suro. Lara’s publications include the monograph Memorials (2020) and catalogues like Mascaras y Artefactos (2010). His teaching spans institutions such as Hyde Park Art Center and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, emphasizing sculpture techniques and community engagement.

Kirsten E. McAllisterView profile

Professor

• Political Violence
• Racism
• Migration and Diaspora
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Kirsten E. McAllister is a Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, where she has established herself as a leading scholar in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of memory studies, visual culture, and critical race theory. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Sociology from Carleton University, an MA in Communication from Simon Fraser University, and a BA in Geography from the same institution, followed by an SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship at Lancaster University. McAllister's research focuses on political violence, racism, migration and diaspora through interdisciplinary approaches drawing on Memory Studies, Visual Studies, Ethnography, Critical Race Studies, and Indigenous Studies. Her methodological toolkit incorporates Art History, Ethnography, Literary Studies, and Autoethnography, with significant community-based research projects examining WWII Japanese Canadian internment camps, asylum seekers, and contemporary Asian Canadian artists exploring sites of memory regarding war, military occupation, colonialism, and environmental disaster. Her scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with transnational memory practices, particularly examining how communities navigate trauma, memorialization, and cultural identity across borders. The trajectory of her work demonstrates increasing focus on the intersections between Indigenous and Japanese Canadian experiences, settler colonialism, and redress politics, with recent publications addressing questions of whiteness in communication studies and the limitations of state-led reconciliation processes. SSHRC Insight Grant (2013-2016): 'Transpacific Memories: Moving from the Trauma of Canada's National Past to the Transnational Present' SSHRC Standard Grant (2006-2010): 'Public Discourses of Fear and Containment: Refugees in Canada and Scotland' National Association of Japanese Canadians funding (2008): 'Tracing the Lines: A Symposium on Contemporary Poetics and Cultural Politics to Honour Roy Miki' SSHRC Post-doctoral Fellowship (2000-2002): 'Re-presentations of Everyday Life in Internment Camps: Hostile Environments or Familiar Landscapes?' McAllister actively contributes to academic discourse through conference participation, including organizing panels on #CommunicationSoWhite and participating in Scholarstrike Canada's 'Anti-Asian Racism Undone' symposium. She teaches courses including Design and Method in Qualitative Communication Research and The Media of Memory: Political Violence, mentoring the next generation of critical communication scholars.

• Feminist and queer theory
• Photography, video and lens-based practice
• Visual arts

Dr. Isabella Capezio is a Lecturer at the School of Art, RMIT University, based at the City Campus in Australia. Her research interests focus on Feminist and queer theory, photography practices, and visual arts. She supervises research projects such as 'Approaches to photographic practice as strategies to reframe and reclaim contemporary Vietnamese narratives of the American War in Vietnam' (2025). Her work includes creative projects like Blind Call (2024), exploring queer ecologies and environmental art, and academic contributions like Unsettling Australian Landscape Photography (2024). She is open to collaborative projects and industry partnerships. Contact: isabella.capezio@rmit.edu.au | ORCID: 0000-0002-2741-9608. Research outputs span creative works and conference papers addressing themes such as queer contexts in art, photobooks, and memory studies. Her practice often merges theoretical frameworks with experimental photographic techniques.

• Photography
• Queer Theory
• Identity Studies
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Dr. Ray Cook is a Lecturer in Photography at RMIT University's School of Art, based at the City Campus in Australia. His work focuses on intersections of queer theory, identity politics, and neoliberal cultural critique through photographic and conceptual art practices. He actively supervises Master's and PhD research projects exploring documentary ethics, anti-ethnographic approaches, and post-conflict visual narratives. Teaching emphasizes photographic practice alongside critical analysis of neoliberalism's impact on identity and cultural production. Research interests include the cultural constitution of sexuality and the economy's role in shaping artistic expression. His creative outputs challenge conventional documentary practices and explore marginalized narratives through provocative visual storytelling. Recent supervision projects include investigations into Hong Kong's post-National Security Law sociopolitical landscape, maternal identity, and the vanishing value of contested spaces. Cook's work is exhibited internationally with notable shows at Tacit Gallery and Bundoora Homestead Art Centre.

• Film Studies
• Film History
• Media Studies
• +3 more

Jeremy Carr is a Faculty Associate in the Department of English at Arizona State University (ASU), where he teaches film studies courses and serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at the ASU Center for Film, Media and Popular Culture since 2010. He holds an M.L.St. in Film and Media Studies (Summa Cum Laude, 2010) and a B.A. in English (2006), both from Arizona State University. His research focuses on global film history and criticism, with expertise spanning: Genre studies (Westerns, film noir, science fiction) Auteur theory and director studies International cinema movements (French New Wave, Japanese New Wave) Film restoration and archival practices Socio-political dimensions of cinema Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with: Auteurist examinations of directors like Tarantino, Fuller, and Antonioni Genre evolution in Westerns and thrillers Formal analysis of cinematic techniques Historical contextualization of film movements Key professional activities include: Curating film series at Phoenix Art Museum (2012-2015) Serving on committees for Association of Moving Image Archivists (Preservation, Education) Developing online course FMS 394: Arizona Identity and the Western Film Securing Arizona Humanities Council grant for 'Politics of 1950s American Film' series

Paola MarratiView profile

Professor

• Modern and Contemporary French Philosophy
• American Pragmatism and Skepticism
• Moral Perfectionism
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Paola Marrati is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Comparative Thought and Literature at Johns Hopkins University, with a joint appointment in Philosophy and affiliation in Anthropology. She previously held a Chair in Philosophy of Art and Culture at the University of Amsterdam and directed research programs at the Collège International de Philosophie in Paris. Her research focuses on modern/contemporary French philosophy, American pragmatism, cinema-philosophy intersections, and gender studies. Education: BA in Philosophy from Università degli Studi di Pisa, PhD from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris) and Marc Bloch University of Strasbourg. Research emphasizes transformative philosophy through figures like Bergson, Deleuze, Derrida, and Cavell. Explores philosophical expressions in cinema, literature, and TV. Teaches courses like 'Gilles Deleuze. Critical Philosophy' and 'Cinema and Philosophy.' Publications include Genesis and Trace (2005), Gilles Deleuze. Cinema and Philosophy (2008), and upcoming works on Bergson and Cavell. Serves on the Scientific Board of the Ecole Normale Supérieure's Center for French Contemporary Philosophy. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with interdisciplinary humanities programs at Johns Hopkins, including the Program for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality (2007-2011).

• Children's Literature
• Girlhood Studies
• Fat Studies
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Maria Österlund is an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture, History and Philosophy at Åbo Akademi University, Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology. She is based in Finland and conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of children's literature, girlhood studies, fat studies, and visual literacy. Her work is deeply embedded in Nordic literary traditions, particularly Finland-Swedish literature. Her research interests include: Girlhood and female adolescence in literature Fat studies and body representation in young adult novels Silence and narrative voice in children’s books Trauma, evacuation, and historical memory in picturebooks Multilingualism in early childhood literature Word art as both artistic expression and pedagogical tool Her recent publications reveal a strong thematic continuity, focusing on identity, embodiment, and literary form. She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Maria Lassén-Seger and contributes to edited volumes and critical anthologies. Her work bridges academic research and public discourse, often engaging with contemporary debates on children’s literature and education. She has received notable scientific awards, including: Astrid Lindgren Foundation’s Solkatten research grant (2001) Young & Promising Scholar award from the International Research Society for Children’s Literature (1999) Hagforsmedaljen (2015) Handledarepriset (2016) Kanslers guldkantsstipendium (2019) Maria Österlund is actively involved in advising and academic service, including doctoral thesis evaluations, peer review, editorial work, and organizing research networks and workshops. She is a principal researcher in two major projects: 'Swedish children’s literature research and criticism in Finland' and 'Scientific anthology on word art as an art form and pedagogy in Swedish in Finland'. These projects emphasize collaboration, critical analysis, and educational innovation. She also leads the Ordkonstnätverket (Word Art Network) at Åbo Akademi, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue around literary arts.

• Slavic Studies
• Russian Literature
• Literary Criticism
• +7 more

Marco Caratozzolo is a faculty member at the University of Bergamo, affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures. He specializes in Slavic Studies and Literary Criticism, with a focus on Russian literature, Dostoevsky, religious discourse, and literary theory. He teaches courses such as 'Cultura Russa' and 'Lingua Russa I–III'. His research interests include Slavic Studies Russian Literature Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature Religious Discourse in Literature Verisimilitude in Literary Theory 1980s Soviet Culture Folklore and Hagiography in Slavic Traditions Recent publications highlight his engagement with Dostoevsky’s use of saints, the boundaries of narrative believability, and religious seduction in literature. His work appears in journals such as Dostoevsky Studies , Argos , and Enthymema , as well as in edited volumes on literary themes. He has no listed scientific awards or student advisees in the provided data. His editorial and curatorial roles suggest active participation in academic discourse, particularly around religious and literary themes in Slavic contexts. Marco Caratozzolo maintains regular office hours and is reachable via email, indicating active academic engagement. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or emeritus position.

• Dance and Music Relationship
• Choreomusical Analysis
• Dance History
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Anne Margrethe Fiskvik is a Professor in the Department of Music at the Faculty of Humanities, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She conducts research on and teaches about the relationship between dance and music, and the importance of dance and movement for human health. Her work spans across dance history, particularly Norwegian dance history, dance as popular culture, and the health-promoting effects of dance. Dr. Fiskvik has a diverse background as a dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, dance therapist, and psychologist. She defended her thesis in 2006, earning Norway's first doctorate in dance research, with a focus on choreomusical analysis. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the intersections between movement, music, and human experience. Her research interests include: Relationship between music and dance (choreomusical analysis) Norwegian dance history from the 18th century to present Dance as popular culture and social practice Health-promoting effects of dance and movement Dance therapy applications Dr. Fiskvik currently teaches two 15-credit courses: "Dance Pedagogy and Training Management" (in collaboration with NTNUI) and "Dance, Movement and Health." Both courses attract students from across NTNU, allowing her to explore interdisciplinary applications of dance and movement. She is a member of the national network for dance and health and was previously program director for dance studies from 2013, leading the now-defunct international master's program NoMaDs. Her current research focuses on the importance of dance and movement for human health, particularly the social aspects of health. The interdisciplinary project "Dance, Movement and Health" includes several subprojects: "I can through dance" - examining creative dance for children on the autism spectrum "Dance and movement as a stress-reducing activity" "Dance and movement for the elderly with dementia diagnoses" "Dance in Nordic Film" - investigating dance types in Nordic films up to 1960 Dr. Fiskvik is also working on a manuscript about Norwegian dance history before 1940 and is the main responsible for the "Dans" area in Store norske leksikon (Norwegian encyclopedia). Since 2010, she has contributed numerous articles to the "Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception" related to dance and the Bible. She has been actively involved in academic service, including: Member of various committees for appointments and evaluations Appointed by the Norwegian Arts Council to the Dance Expert Committee (2016-2020) Participating in evaluations for Swedish Högskoleverket since 2004 Working for Danish Accreditation Institution since 2017 Leading the international conference "DanceAction" in 2013

• Experimental Music
• Performance Practice
• Historical Musicology
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Cecilia Sun is a Senior Lecturer at the Conservatorium of Music, University of Western Australia (UWA), where she joined in 2016. She holds dual doctoral degrees in piano performance (Eastman School of Music) and historical musicology (University of California, Los Angeles). Her research bridges performance practice, historical musicology, and experimental music from the 1960s onward, focusing on how music manifests in live performance contexts. Notable projects include interdisciplinary collaborations like the pastiche opera Love and Lockdown (2021) and critical analyses of works such as Schubert’s Winterreise . Her expertise spans experimental music, gender studies, and piano performance. She has taught at the University of Sydney and University of California, Irvine, and actively contributes to music education through peer-reviewed articles like Teaching Tertiary Music in the #MeToo Era (2020), addressing ethical and gender dynamics in academia. Sun’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and gender equality. Awarded the UWA Student Guild’s Students’ Choice Awards (2019) , her teaching and research reflect a commitment to innovative pedagogy. She has also engaged in editorial roles and public lectures, including a session on Writer’s Session in 2019. Her 16 supervised works highlight her mentorship in musicology and performance studies.

Geoff CoxView profile

Professor

• Computational Culture
• Contemporary Art
• Generative AI
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Geoff Cox is a Professor of Art and Computational Culture at London South Bank University (LSBU), where he directs the Digital x Data Research Centre and co-directs the Centre for the Study of the Networked Image (CSNI). Previously, he held roles at the University of Plymouth, Aarhus University, and various institutions in curatorial and academic capacities. He holds a PhD from the University of Plymouth (2006), an MA in Photography (1986), and a BA in Art & Design (1983). Education: PhD (2006), MA Photography (1986), BA Art & Design (1983), Foundation Studies (1979) His research focuses on computational culture, contemporary art, and generative AI, exploring image politics, experimental publishing, and the intersection of technology and aesthetics. Major projects include ServPub (an experimental publishing infrastructure) and Ways of [Machine] Seeing (a public engagement initiative on AI and visual literacy). He has authored/co-authored books such as Speaking Code (MIT Press, 2013) and Live Coding (MIT Press, 2022), and co-edits open-access journals like APRJA . Recent projects include collaborations with UCL, The Photographers' Gallery, and the Alan Turing Institute. He currently serves as an external examiner at multiple universities and advises initiatives like Computational Culture and AI in Society and Culture .

J.P. Spicer-EscalanteView profile

Professor

• Hispanic Studies
• Latin American Literature
• Hispanic Cinema
• +7 more

J.P. Spicer-Escalante is a Full Professor in the Department of World Languages & Cultures within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Utah State University, where he has taught since 2003. His work bridges academic scholarship and artistic practice, focusing on Latin American literature, cinema, and socio-cultural documentary photography. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Latin American Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1999) M.A. in Spanish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1992) B.A. in Economics and Spanish, Kansas State University (1987) His research centers on 19th to 21st century Hispanic cultural production, with a strong emphasis on literary and cinematic naturalism, travel writing, and the socio-cultural dimensions of traditions like Día de los Muertos. Since 2020, he has expanded into documentary photography and videography, exploring themes of identity, globalization, tradition, and human connection. His exhibitions have been featured across the United States, South America, and Europe, reflecting a deeply interdisciplinary and globally engaged practice. The recent creative outputs of Dr. Spicer-Escalante are predominantly artistic exhibitions that function as scholarly contributions, documenting cultural rituals, community identities, and the interplay between modernity and tradition. These works span solo and group shows, often focusing on Mexican celebrations, intergenerational relationships, and pandemic-era social dynamics, demonstrating a consistent thematic thread of cultural representation and humanistic inquiry. Dr. Spicer-Escalante plays a significant role in academic publishing as the Founding Co-Director and Managing Editor of Decimonónica: Revista de producción cultural hispánica decimonónica , and as a member of the editorial committee for Excavatio , an international journal on Naturalism. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing multidisciplinary scholarship in Hispanic studies. While no formal grants are mentioned, his sustained exhibition record suggests external or institutional support for his creative research. He regularly teaches key courses such as Survey of Hispanic American Literature II, Topics of Hispanic American Cultural Production, and Introduction to Hispanic Cinema. His artistic and academic work is closely tied to institutional spaces such as the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at Utah State University, the Latinx Cultural Center, and international galleries in Argentina, Greece, and Minnesota. These venues serve as labs and platforms for public engagement, where scholarly inquiry meets community and artistic audiences.

Carmine GrimaldiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Documentary Film
• Hybrid Cinema
• Film Production
• +7 more

Carmine Grimaldi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cinema & Media Arts at Vanderbilt University, within the College of Arts and Science. He is a filmmaker and historian of media, technology, and science, with a creative and scholarly focus on the intersections of aesthetic experience and everyday life. Research Interests: His work spans documentary and hybrid cinema, critical media practice, and the historical development of media technologies. He is particularly interested in how media forms like videotape have been imagined as transformative social tools, especially in institutional settings such as education and psychiatry. His research combines historical analysis with creative practice, reflecting a deep engagement with both theory and filmmaking. Publications & Creative Output: His recent writings and films explore themes of media ontology, institutional critique, and narrative experimentation. The trends across his publications reveal a sustained inquiry into the cultural and psychological impacts of media technologies, often bridging academic scholarship with public-facing criticism. Scientific and Creative Awards: 25 New Faces of Independent Film (Filmmaker Magazine, 2017) Best Short Film Prize, Dokufest Fellow, Sensory Ethnography Lab, Harvard Fellow, Harvard Film Study Center Fellow, Department of the History of Science, Harvard Fellow, Center for the Humanities, University of Wisconsin–Madison Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, his role as an assistant professor and his extensive fellowship history suggest active mentorship and research funding engagement. His fellowships at Harvard and UW–Madison indicate a strong record of competitive grant acquisition. Labs and Research Teams: He has been affiliated with the Sensory Ethnography Lab at Harvard, a renowned interdisciplinary space for experimental media practice, suggesting collaborative and team-based creative research approaches.