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Jesse Bransford is a Clinical Professor of Visual Arts at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. He holds BA from the New School for Social Research, BFA from Parsons School of Design, and MFA from Columbia University. His work explores belief systems and visual systems, with a focus on occult traditions, cultural syncretism, and the works of John Dee and Henry Cornelius Agrippa. Bransford’s art is exhibited globally at institutions like the Carnegie Museum of Art, UCLA Hammer Museum, and PS 1 Contemporary Art Center. He co-organizes the biennial Occult Humanities Conference in New York.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, New School for Social Research
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Parsons School of Design
- Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University
- Research Interests:
- Occult Traditions in Art
- Symbolism and Cultural Syncretism
- Contemporary Art Practices
- Esoteric Visual Systems
- Teaching:
- Course: Art and Ideas (ARTCR-GE 2450)
- Course: Projects in Drawing (ART-UE 1180)
- Course: Senior Studio II (ART-UE 1902)
Bransford’s publications include works on occult symbolism, surrealist art history, and tarot imagery. His research bridges artistic practice with esoteric studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary exploration of belief systems through visual culture.
