Jorge Luis Marzo

Jorge Luis Marzo is a Professor of Iconography and Communication at Barcelona University Center for Arts and Design (BAU), concurrently serving as Academic Secretary. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in contemporary art and design communication systems.

His academic credentials include:

• Degree in Art History from the University of Barcelona
• PhD in Cultural Studies from the University of Vic

Dr. Marzo's research critically examines visual representation through the lens of iconography and communication, with signature contributions in image politics and truth regimes. His collaborative projects span exhibition curation, audiovisual production, and editorial design, anchored by his foundational thesis Verofiction: Art and Falsehood in the Contemporary Communication System which analyzes truth-fabrication dynamics in digital media ecosystems.

As a doctoral supervisor, he mentors researchers exploring iconographic frameworks in art and design contexts through BAU's Doctoral Program. His institutional leadership extends to the GREDITS research group where he facilitates interdisciplinary projects connecting academic inquiry with industry applications.

He actively contributes to BAU's research ecosystem through the Doctoral Unit and maintains scholarly presence via his ORCID profile (0000-0003-1238-8703) and research platform soymenos.net.