Douglas Kahn

Douglas Kahn is an Honorary Professor at the Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney. He holds degrees from Evergreen State College (BA), Cal Arts (MFA), Wesleyan University (MA in Music Composition), and the University of Sydney (PhD in Art History and Theory). His work bridges sound studies, digital arts, and environmental humanities.

• Education:
  • BA, Evergreen State College
  • MFA, Post-studio Art, Cal Arts
  • MA, Music Composition, Wesleyan University
  • PhD, Art History and Theory, University of Sydney

Kahn’s research explores intersections between sound, energy, and art. He investigates sonic phenomena, environmental art, and the historical foundations of digital arts through publications and interdisciplinary collaborations. His recent work focuses on energy humanities and the role of sound in artistic practices.

His publications include Energies in the Arts (MIT Press, 2019), Earth Sound Earth Signal (UC Press, 2013), and Mainframe Experimentalism (UC Press, 2012). These works examine sound art, early computing in the arts, and energy’s role in cultural production.