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Professor Adrian Franklin is an Adjunct Research Professor at UniSA Creative, University of South Australia. His work spans social anthropology, cultural studies, and sociology with a focus on art’s societal role, urban development, and human-nonhuman relations. He explores how creative expression and festivals foster belonging in cities, addressing loneliness and spatial inequities. Franklin’s research includes studies on MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), anti-museum concepts, and the cultural impacts of festivals like Dark Mofo. A prolific author, he has published books such as Anti-Museum (2020) and co-edited The Routledge International Handbook of More-Than-Human Studies (2023). He also contributes to media through ABC TV’s Collectors and radio commentary on loneliness and urban policy. His work bridges academia and public engagement, emphasizing creative solutions to contemporary societal challenges.
