Chloë Arkenbout

Chloë Arkenbout is a Lecturer and researcher at the Network Cultures (INC) department within the Faculty of Digital Media and Creative Industries (FDMCI). Her work focuses on digital culture, memes, and hybridity in cultural practices. She actively engages in academic publishing, organizing conferences, and public discourse on digital media’s societal impacts.

Research Interests: Driven by the intersection of memes, social activism, and cultural theory, her studies explore how digital platforms shape contemporary cultural narratives. Key themes include meme-based activism, hybrid media practices, and the role of technology in cultural fields.

Professional Activities: She organized events like Breaking the Meme (2024) and contributed to editorial works such as Critical Meme Reader III. Her media engagements include discussions on meme culture’s ethical dimensions and AI’s role in education.

Collaborations: Collaborates with scholars like Geert Lovink and institutions like the Institute of Network Cultures to advance critical digital media studies.