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Karen Koehler is a Professor of Architectural and Art History at Hampshire College, where she teaches courses on modern and contemporary art, architecture, photography, and design. Her research explores intersections between the built environment, visual culture, and critical theory.
- Ph.D. in Art and Archaeology from Princeton University
- M.F.A. in Art and Archaeology from Princeton University
- Master's in Art History from the University of Massachusetts
- M.S. in Library Science from the University of Illinois
- B.A. in English Literature from the University of Illinois
Her scholarly work bridges architecture and pictorial arts, with a focus on the Bauhaus movement, Gestalt theory, and intellectual histories. Recent projects include essays on Louise Bourgeois and the Bauhaus, as well as a forthcoming volume on Bauhaus Bodies. Her research has been supported by grants from the NEH, Mellon, Kress and Graham Foundations.
Koehler's publications and curatorial efforts, such as the 2008 'Bauhaus Modern' exhibition, demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach to architectural theory and art history. She has contributed to international catalogues, including works for the Prada Foundation and the Gallery of New South Wales.
- Hampshire's Gruber Award for Excellence in Advising (2016)
- Senior Fellowship from the Center for Advanced Studies in the Visual Arts (CASVA)
Koehler is currently completing an intellectual history of Walter Gropius for Reaktion Books. She has been a guest curator and author for major exhibitions and is recognized for her contributions to art and architectural education.
