Isak Berbic

Isak Berbic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art at Stony Brook University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds an M.F.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago and previously studied at the Malmö Art Academy in Sweden. His work focuses on reimagining social narratives through photography, moving image, performance, and text-based installations, addressing themes such as contested histories, photographic representation, and socio-political geographies.

Education:

• M.F.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
• Studies at Malmö Art Academy, Sweden

Research interests include the interplay between art and documentation, with projects exploring war diaspora experiences, migration, and ecological materials like saguaro cactus, hippopotamus fossils, and meteorites. His works have been exhibited globally at venues such as the Havana Biennial, Marrakech Biennial, and Dojima Biennale.

Labs/Teams: Currently based in Brooklyn, NY, Berbic’s practice spans interdisciplinary collaborations blending art, performance, and community engagement.