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Aleksandra Barjaktarević is a sociologist and art historian affiliated with the Max Weber Institute of Sociology at Heidelberg University and a Research Affiliate at Yale University's Center for Cultural Sociology. She holds two M.A. degrees in Art History and Sociology (both with honors) from Heidelberg University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. focusing on Max Weber’s theory of arts and Alois Riegl’s 'Kunstwollen' concept. Her research explores intersections between sociological theory, cultural institutions, and qualitative methodologies.
Education:
- B.A. in Art History and Sociology, Heidelberg University (2018)
- M.A. in European Art History, Heidelberg University (2021)
- M.A. in Sociology, Heidelberg University (2022)
Research Interests:
Her work bridges classical sociological theory with contemporary cultural analysis, emphasizing institutional critiques of cultural events like documenta, sociological interpretations of art and architecture, and collaborative teaching with artists. She received accolades for innovative interdisciplinary courses, such as linking German rap music to sociological theory through collaborations with Berlin-based artist PTK.
Academic Contributions:
Her recent publication on documenta's institutional dynamics (2022) and active participation in conferences highlight her engagement with cultural sociology. She has taught courses on social inequality, cultural sociology, and sociological methodologies, often integrating artistic practices into academic frameworks.
Team and Affiliations:
- Collaborates with researchers Maria Josefine Schmitt, Valentin Raphael Lehmbruch, and Nino Gueting at the Max Weber Institute.
- Member of the Heidelberg Research Group for Organization Studies and affiliated with Yale’s Cultural Sociology Center.
