Holiday Powers

Holiday Powers is an Assistant Professor of Art History at VCUarts Qatar, specializing in modern and contemporary Arab art with a focus on postcolonial and feminist theory. She holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (2015) and has conducted extensive research on Moroccan modernism, particularly the Casablanca School, and maternal imagery in global contemporary art. Her work bridges local and transnational discourses in the Arab world.

Education:

• Ph.D., Cornell University, 2015
• M.A., Cornell University, 2013
• B.A., Scripps College (Cum Laude), 2008

Research Interests:

• Arab modernism
• Maternal bodies in art
• Postcolonial and feminist theory
• Global contemporary art

Publications span academic journals, encyclopedias, and exhibition catalogues, focusing on Moroccan art history, transnational artistic networks, and decolonial methodologies. She has curated exhibitions and held roles at major institutions like the Marrakech Biennale 5. Her current research explores maternal imagery in global contexts through a feminist lens.

Grants and Advising: No formal advisees listed but actively mentors through curatorial and exhibition projects. Professional activities include roles as Artistic Program Coordinator for the Marrakech Biennale 5 and contributions to the VCUarts Qatar gallery exhibitions.