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Edward J. Sullivan is the Helen Gould Shepard Professor of Art History at New York University's Institute of Fine Arts and College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian art from the colonial period to contemporary times, with a focus on socio-political approaches and object-based analysis. His research bridges transnational networks, diaspora studies, and curatorial practice.
- Teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on Caribbean art, Mexican painting, and modern Brazilian art.
- Founded the IFA's Latin American Forum and collaborates with museums globally on exhibitions like Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx (2019).
- Edited major volumes including Making the Americas Modern (2018) and The Language of Objects (2007).
Research interests emphasize cross-border cultural exchanges and the role of objects in constructing identity. Sullivan has organized over 20 exhibitions, blending academic rigor with public engagement.
His awards include the Vilcek Program in Curatorial Practice leadership and recognition for advancing hemispheric art studies. Advises students on transnational art histories and collaborates with institutions like the Brooklyn Museum and NY Botanical Garden.
