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Jeffrey Hughes serves as Professor of Art History and Criticism and Director of the Cecille R. Hunt Gallery at Webster University in St. Louis, affiliated with the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts and Department of Art, Design, and Art History. He teaches courses on modern art, German Expressionism, contemporary art, and art theory and criticism.
His educational background includes:
- Attended DePauw University
- B.A. in Art History from Indiana State University
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Iowa
Hughes specializes in socially engaged art practices intersecting with critical theory, modern/contemporary movements, and German Expressionism. His research consistently addresses social justice, equity, and racial equality through curatorial and scholarly work, emphasizing art's role in societal discourse.
He has received significant recognition including:
- Kress Foundation Fellowships for field research in India
- Kress Foundation Fellowships to the Aga Khan program at Harvard
- Asian Cultural Council Grant
- Webster University faculty research grants
- N.E.H. grant for research on the American avant-garde during World War II
As Hunt Gallery Director, Hughes curates internationally including Wittgensteinhaus in Vienna, Austria, and has lectured at institutions like University of Chicago and Saint Louis Art Museum. His scholarly publications appear in Flash Art, Sculpture, Artpapers, and Art on Paper, reflecting his dual focus on theoretical critique and practical curation within contemporary art ecosystems.
