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Jussi Parikka is a Professor in Digital Aesthetics and Culture at Aarhus University, leading the Digital Aesthetics Research Centre (DARC) and co-directing the Environmental Media and Aesthetics program. He holds a prominent role in media studies, with expertise spanning environmental media, media archaeology, and technological culture. His work bridges academia and art through curatorial projects like the Helsinki Biennial and Weather Engines exhibition.
Parikka’s research focuses on the intersections of media, environment, and technology. Key themes include elemental media (e.g., wind), plant-based aesthetics, and critical engagements with AI and data visualization. He has authored influential books such as Insect Media (2010), A Geology of Media (2015), and Living Surfaces (2024), translated into 11 languages.
His recent articles explore environmental data narratives, climatic media practices, and the socio-political dimensions of elemental forces. Awards include membership in Academia Europaea (2021). Parikka teaches courses in media theory, environmental humanities, and transdisciplinary methods, with over 20 years of international teaching experience. He collaborates with museums, artists, and designers to advance public engagement with environmental and technological issues.
