Alicia Sempere Marin

Alicia Sempere Marin is a predoctoral researcher at the Department of History of Art, University of Murcia, Spain. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and participates in research groups such as Art, Power and Gender and Visual Studies: Images, Texts, Contexts. Her work focuses on the intersection of art history, gender studies, and cultural heritage, particularly exploring Habsburg patronage, gender representation in art, and material culture. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters since 2020.

Her research examines topics like imperial symbolism in medals, cross-cultural exchanges in the Spanish Empire, and the role of women as cultural agents in Renaissance Europe. She actively integrates pedagogical innovations such as gamification and digital tools (e.g., Wooclap) to enhance art history education. Recently, she has also conducted studies on industrial heritage in Murcia, advocating for the preservation of cultural landscapes like the Cabezo de Torres paprika mill.

Ms. Sempere Marin's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational practices, emphasizing the relevance of art history in understanding gender dynamics, power structures, and material culture across different eras.