Douglas Cushing

Dr. Douglas Cushing is a Lecturer in Art History at the University of Texas at Austin's Department of Art and Art History. His research focuses on art historical analysis and modern artistic movements.

His scholarly work examines connections between visual artists and literary figures, particularly exploring avant-garde movements and cross-disciplinary influences in modern art. His 2014 publication investigates the relationship between Marcel Duchamp's artwork and the literary works of Comte de Lautréamont, analyzing surrealist connections and historical artistic dialogues.