Diogo Rodrigues de BarrosView profile
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Dr. Diogo Rodrigues de Barros is a Scientific Assistant at the Bibliotheca Hertziana, Max Planck Institute for Art History in Rome, working in the department of Prof. Dr. Tristan Weddigen. He completed his PhD in Art History at the University of Montreal in 2023, where he previously worked as a lecturer. His academic background includes an M.A. in Social Sciences from the École des hautes études en sciences sociales and a B.A. in History from the University of São Paulo. Dr. de Barros specializes in transnational history of art history, with research focusing on intellectual networks, art criticism, and concepts of crisis in modern art. His work examines connections between discourses on the crisis of modern art and references to crises of democratic culture in post-fascist Italy and Brazil under dictatorship during the 1960s and 1970s. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on Latin American art historiography, cultural diplomacy through UNESCO, and the work of contemporary artists like Voluspa Jarpa and Paulo Nazareth. Dr. de Barros' scholarship spans multiple languages and engages with diverse theoretical frameworks from art history, intellectual history, and political theory. Transnational History of Art History Art criticism in Latin America and Europe Intellectual sociability and network formation Crisis of Modern Art and democratic culture Cultural diplomacy and UNESCO programs Post-dictatorship art and memory studies Dr. de Barros' research demonstrates significant international collaboration, with presentations and publications across North America, Latin America, and Europe. His work bridges art historical scholarship with contemporary political concerns, particularly regarding democracy, cultural identity, and historical memory.