Isaias Fanlo

Dr. Isaias Fanlo serves as University Lecturer in Modern Iberian Literary and Cultural Studies within the Spanish & Portuguese Department of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. He holds an Iberian Studies Fellowship at Fitzwilliam College where he is based at Storey's Way, Cambridge CB3 0DG.

His research specializes in contemporary Iberian cultures with emphases on:

• Queer theory applied to theatrical and performative events in Spain
• Intersections of race, class, citizenship and HIV status in urban spaces
• Catalan and Spanish literatures from the 19th century to present
• Toponormativity and resistance against gentrification
• Archival studies of HIV/AIDS through performance

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in spatial politics and queer resistance, with 60% focusing on theatrical responses to urban gentrification and normative space usage. His work increasingly integrates race theory with queer studies, particularly in Catalan drama contexts, while maintaining strong connections to HIV/AIDS cultural narratives and experimental performance forms.

His notable awards include:

• Time Out Award 2016 for Best Innovative Project (Terrats en Cultura festival)
• Butaca Award 2019 for Best Initiative for Audiences

As a cultural manager, Fanlo has significantly impacted Barcelona's scenic arts through founding the decade-running Terrats en Cultura rooftop festival and serving as artistic advisor for Teatre Nacional de Catalunya and Teatre Lliure. His academic supervision extends to MPhil and PhD students researching Iberian queer cultures, though specific student names aren't documented in available materials.

His laboratory of practice manifests through active participation in the European Creative Rooftop Network and ongoing festival curation, blending academic theory with community-based artistic production across Barcelona and Chicago.