Ina Blom

Ina Blom is a Professor of Art History at the University of Oslo, with a focus on avant-garde movements, media aesthetics, and the intersection of art and technology. Her research spans contemporary art theory, media archaeology, and the social implications of technological infrastructures.

• University: University of Oslo
• Department: Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas

In her work, Blom explores themes such as the Anthropocene, media archaeology, and technological sensibilities, often linking historical avant-garde practices to contemporary digital and media art. Her recent publications analyze the role of algorithms, environmental change, and the politics of media infrastructures.

Key trends in her articles: Blom's research bridges avant-garde traditions with modern media theory, emphasizing technological memory, social collectivity, and environmental aesthetics across digital, video, and installation art.

Teaching: Blom has taught courses on art and technology, media archaeology, and contemporary art at both the University of Oslo and the University of Chicago, including topics like Media Atmospheres and Fluxus and the Question of Media.

Notable projects: She is affiliated with the Oslo School of Environmental Humanities and has contributed to research groups in Visual Studies.