Isabelle ROUSSEL-GILLET

Isabelle ROUSSEL-GILLET is a University Professor at the University of Artois within the UFR Letters and Arts. Her academic career includes a Doctorate (1991) and Habilitation (2014) in literature. Specializing in modern French literature, her research focuses on intermediality between arts and literature, particularly the works of J.M.G. Le Clézio, Annie Ernaux, and intercultural dialogue. She has directed numerous colloquia and exhibitions, including the Cerisy conference on Le Clézio and the Georges Lemoine illustration exhibition. Her pedagogical work emphasizes project-based learning and museography, with expertise in exhibition curation and artistic collaboration. Key contributions include books on Le Clézio, museum practices, and intercultural studies.

• Education: Doctorat en littérature (1991), Habilitation à diriger des recherches (2014), both from University of Artois
• Affiliations: Member of 'Texts and Cultures' Research Center, Director of Master's programs in museography and exhibition design
• Exhibitions: Over 20 curated exhibitions including 'Signé JP Toussaint' (2020) and 'pARTages: Migrating Artists' (2013)

Her research spans literary analysis, museum mediation, and cultural hybridity. Recent projects include studies on Annie Ernaux’s photographic works and intercultural pedagogy, with over 150 publications in journals like Cahiers J.M.G. Le Clézio and NEF.