Luis Gonzalez-Barrios

Luis Gonzalez-Barrios is an Associate Professor in the Department of World Languages and Literature at Spelman College. A specialist in contemporary Spanish literature and culture, he joined Spelman in 2016 and has previously held visiting faculty positions at The College of William and Mary and Bennington College.

• Education: B.A. in Humanities from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid; Ph.D. in Hispanic Literatures from Indiana University-Bloomington

His research explores the intersection of avant-garde art and politics through a transatlantic lens, focusing on pre-Spanish Civil War eras and their contemporary legacies. Additional interests span political theory, border studies, and film/media analysis.

The articles highlight his expertise in transatlantic avant-garde movements, political philosophy in Iberian contexts, and media analysis. Key themes include the role of art in social activism, Marxist influences on Spanish modernism, and cinematic representations of anarchism.

• Contact: lgonzal4@spelman.edu | Phone: 404-270-5549