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Barrymore A. Bogues is the Asa Messer Professor of Humanities and Critical Theory at Brown University, holding joint appointments in Africana Studies and the History of Art and Architecture. He directs the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice. With a PhD from the University of the West Indies (1994), his academic journey includes roles such as Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence (2004–2007) and Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town (2006–2017). His research bridges intellectual history, political theory, and critical theory, focusing on Caribbean and African contexts, radical political thought, and Haitian art. Recent projects include a book on human emancipation, a global history of political thought initiative, and curatorial work with the Smithsonian's National African American Museum.
Education: PhD in Political Theory (University of the West Indies, 1994); MA in Africana Studies (Brown University, 2002); BA (Union Institute, 1989).
Research Interests: Radical political thought, decolonization aesthetics, Caribbean intellectual traditions, and the intersection of art and politics. Notable works include Caliban's Freedom (1997), Black Heretics, Black Prophets (2003), and Empire of Liberty (2010). He co-edits boundary 2 and has curated exhibitions in the US, South Africa, and the Caribbean.
Awards: Distinguished Mellon Fellow (UCT, 2010–2013), Harmon Family Professor (2007–2013), and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Current projects include an international art exhibition and biographies of Sylvia Wynter and C.L.R. James.
Teaching: Courses on Africana political philosophy, decolonial aesthetics, and Haitian art history. Affiliated with Political Science, Modern Culture and Media, and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
