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Kristine Nielsen is an Associate Professor of Art History at Illinois Wesleyan University and a Faculty Affiliate of the International & Global Studies Program. She served as Interim Director of the Joyce Eichorn Ames School of Art & Design (2024-2025) and previously directed the International Humanities Program (2021-2023).
Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and MA in Art History from the University of Chicago (2010) and a Cand. mag. and BA in Art History from the University of Copenhagen (2001).
Nielsen's research focuses on two principal areas: iconoclasm and public monuments in twentieth-century Germany (particularly GDR political monuments), and Nordic contemporary art with emphasis on Nordic colonialism's historical dimensions. Her work intersects with indigenous studies, decolonialism, and Sámi contemporary art, examining how visual culture engages with political memory and historical representation.
Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining decolonial practices in Nordic contexts, with increasing focus on Sámi artists and indigenous perspectives. The scholarship reveals a methodological approach that bridges art historical analysis with postcolonial and indigenous studies frameworks, particularly in examining how contemporary artists engage with colonial legacies.
Nielsen has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships, including support from:
- Getty Research Institute
- Stone Summer Theory Institute
- Knud Højgaards Fond
- University of Chicago fellowships (Lipman, Century Scholarship, University Grant)
- Travel fellowships (Harrison Doolittle, Humanities Division, Kathleen J. Shelton Memorial)
- Visiting Committee on the Visual Arts Fellowship
Her research has been substantially supported by competitive grants that have enabled international research, particularly in Nordic regions and Germany. While specific advising information isn't detailed in the provided text, her leadership roles in academic programs suggest significant mentorship responsibilities. Nielsen maintains active engagement with scholarly communities through conference presentations and collaborative research initiatives focused on decolonial art practices and monument studies.
