Gabriel P. Weisberg

Gabriel P. Weisberg is a distinguished Professor of Art History at the University of Minnesota, specializing in 19th and Early 20th Century European Art with particular expertise in graphic art, design history, and visual culture from 1780-1920. His career spans over forty years, during which he has curated major international exhibitions, published extensively, and mentored numerous PhD students who have gone on to academic positions.

Professor Weisberg's research focuses primarily on Art Nouveau, Japonisme (Japanese influence on Western art), Naturalist painting, and the intersection of photography and painting. His scholarly work has significantly contributed to the reappraisal of late 19th century art historical issues, particularly through his examination of artists like Jules Adler, Albert Besnard, and Art Nouveau figures. His recent work includes major exhibitions such as 'Illusions of Reality: Naturalist Painting, Photography and Cinema, 1875-1918' and 'The Orient Expressed: Japanese Influence on Western Art, 1854-1918.'

His publications reveal consistent engagement with Japonisme, Art Nouveau, and Naturalist painting across decades. The trend shows deepening specialization in Japanese influence on Western art, with numerous publications on Japonisme from 2014-2021, including serving as managing editor of the Journal of Japonisme. His work bridges art historical scholarship with museum practice through major exhibition catalogues.

• Member of the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton)
• Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship
• Senior Fellowship at CASVA (National Gallery of Art)
• Regents Professor, National Museum of American Art
• Van Gogh Museum and University of Amsterdam Visiting Fellow (2010)

Professor Weisberg has mentored numerous PhD students who have contributed to exhibition catalogues and scholarly publications. His research has been supported by major institutions including the Van Gogh Museum, Smithsonian Institution, and National Gallery of Art. He has organized international symposia and study programs, including a notable two-week course in Dutch museums for University of Minnesota students. As Reviews Editor for Nineteenth Century Art Worldwide and co-founder of the Journal of Japonisme, he continues to shape scholarly discourse in his fields of expertise.