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Dr Deborah C Lewer is a Senior Lecturer in History of Art at the University of Glasgow, specializing in modern German art and its intersection with religious faith. She has held prior academic positions at University College London, Christie’s Education, Manchester University, and Manchester Metropolitan University, with visiting appointments at Northwestern University (2007) and the University of Bonn (2009-10). A distinguished Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow, her research focuses on Zurich Dada, German Expressionism, Weimar Republic culture, and post-WWII German art. She contributed to major exhibitions as a writer and advisor, including Tate Modern and National Gallery of Scotland.
- Modern German art
- Art and religious faith interface
- Weimar Republic visual culture
- Contemporary theological art discourse
- Avant-garde interdisciplinary studies
Her recent publications explore ritual theory, spirituality in postmodern art, and theological interpretations of canonical works. She co-edits the Art History journal and contributes to public engagement through museum audioguides, broadcasts, and retreats on art-faith integration. Supervision includes PhD topics ranging from Cold War art to trauma representation in contemporary practice.
Selected scientific accolades include:
- Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship
- Editorial Board, Art History journal
- Professional memberships: Association of Art Historians, European Avantgarde Network
Grant funding (2009-2010) supported research at the University of Bonn. Teaching spans 16th-century art to contemporary practice, including a cross-School course on Interwar Cultures and the Art: Politics: Transgression core curriculum.
