Ana Gago

Ana Gago is a researcher at the Research Center for Science and Technology of the Arts (CITAR), affiliated with the Catholic University of Portugal. Her work bridges digital literature, cultural heritage, and artistic creation, with a strong focus on technology-mediated art forms and artist-in-residence programs. She actively contributes to academic discourse through publications, conference organization, and editorial roles.

Research Interests: Ana's research centers on digital literature, intangible heritage, motion in art, and the role of technology in artistic creation. She explores how digital tools transform heritage practices, especially in post-pandemic contexts. Her work emphasizes experimental and interdisciplinary approaches, often merging ethnographic methods with digital storytelling.

The recent publications reveal a consistent focus on digital heritage, cyberliterature, and artist residencies, particularly in Portuguese cultural institutions. Her work frequently examines how museums and artistic programs adapt during crises, using digital and participatory methods to engage communities.

Scientific Engagement:

• Organized major conferences including the VI CHAM International Conference and the [e]motion Graduate Conference.
• Served as guest editor for journals such as Cibertextualidades and Cadernos de Sociomuseologia.
• Contributed to public discourse through media appearances on museums, education, and heritage resilience.

Ana Gago is an active advisor and collaborator in research projects, though no formal students are listed. She has been involved in multiple research outputs, including articles, edited books, and visual artworks, often in collaboration with scholars like Diana Marques and Leonor Castro. Her work is supported by CITAR’s interdisciplinary research environment.

Laboratories and Teams: She is a core member of CITAR (Research Center for Science and Technology of the Arts), a leading Portuguese research unit promoting innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and the arts. Her activities reflect strong engagement with collaborative networks in heritage, digital arts, and museum studies.