Amanda Brandellero

Prof. Amanda Brandellero is a Full Professor at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC), University of Rotterdam, in the Department of Arts and Culture Studies. She specializes in cultural policy, urban studies, and sustainability transitions, with a focus on degrowth, craft labor, and port city futures. She leads projects like the FABRIX initiative and holds a prestigious NWO-Vidi Grant (2018).

Her research examines global art markets, particularly Brazilian contemporary art's positioning in transnational contexts, and explores how cultural heritage shapes urban identity. She investigates innovative spaces such as makerspaces and collaborative networks in cities like Turin and Rotterdam, emphasizing sustainable practices and circular economies.

Awards include the NWO-Vidi Grant (2018) for her work on 'Crafting Future Urban Economies.' Her interdisciplinary projects bridge arts, sciences, and policy, as seen in the Leiden-Delft Erasmus Port City Futures initiative. She has contributed to exhibitions like 'Brazil, Beleza?!' and 'Soft Power Arte Brasil,' showcasing her engagement with global cultural dynamics.

Key thematic threads in her work include the socio-spatial transformation of port cities, the role of crafts in urban regeneration, and critical dialogues on degrowth economics. She collaborates internationally, with recent publications addressing film tourism, cultural preservation in heritage sites, and the globalization of music production.