Isabell Lorey

Prof. Dr. Isabell Lorey is a faculty member at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne in the College of Media and Fine Art. She holds a professorship in Queer Studies in Arts and Sciences and has significantly contributed to the field through her publications and interdisciplinary research. Her contact details include email lorey@khm.de and office address at Heumarkt 14, R.3.27, Cologne.

• Education: Ph.D. in political science, philosophy, and African/European ethnology from Goethe University Frankfurt (1996)
• Habilitation: University of Vienna (2009)

Research Focus: Lorey's work critically examines precariousness in neoliberal societies, Judith Butler's theories, transversal aesthetics, and emancipatory democracy. Her research bridges queer studies, political science, and media arts, emphasizing social transformation possibilities.

Academic Contributions: Her publications include foundational texts on Judith Butler, analyses of societal power structures, and influential works like Die Regierung der Prekären, translated into five languages. These works have been pivotal in academic and artistic discourses globally.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Sponsorship Award for FLINTA*