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Lois Klassen is an Adjunct Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Interactive Arts & Technology, Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on ethics and participatory art practices, with a particular emphasis on collective actions that engage social, aesthetic, and material methods. She contributes to the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards' Circle of Experts and has held a Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Texas in El Paso (2020), focusing on border studies through the Center for Inter-American Border Studies and the Ruben Center for the Visual Arts.
Education:
- PhD in Cultural Studies, Queen’s University
- Master of Applied Art, Emily Carr University of Art + Design
- Diploma in Art History, University of British Columbia
Research Interests:
Klassen’s work bridges art and ethics, exploring how participatory practices can address ethical challenges in collective engagement. Her projects often involve long-range collaborations, emphasizing critical reflection on social justice and cultural dynamics. She interrogates the intersections of art, technology, and community through methodologies that prioritize participatory aesthetics and material engagement.
Awards & Recognitions:
- 2020 Fulbright Fellowship
Lab & Affiliations:
She is affiliated with SFU’s criticalMediArtstudio, a research group focused on critical media art practices. Her work has been showcased in exhibitions and academic forums, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary art and ethics.
