Marc Gaede

Marc Gaede is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the ArtCenter College of Design, teaching courses in Environmental Issues and Physical Anthropology since 1988. His career spans photography, curatorial work, and authorship, with a focus on Southwestern cultures and indigenous heritage.

• Photography archive held by Princeton University Library
• Marine Corps photographer and former curator at the Museum of Northern Arizona
• Collaborated with renowned figures like Ansel Adams

Research and Publications: Gaede's work intersects cultural anthropology, environmental studies, and documentary photography. He authored eight books, including A Guide to Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts (1976) and The Hopi Photographs (1986), often collaborating with writers such as Edward Abbey and Bruce Babbitt. His publications emphasize Southwestern history, indigenous communities, and the intersection of visual arts with anthropological documentation.

Teaching and Roles: Currently teaches HSCI-210: Physical Anthropology, HSCI-221: Environmental Issues, and HSOC-214: Physical Anthropology at ArtCenter College of Design. Previously held roles including curator of photography at the Museum of Northern Arizona and photographer-in-residence at the University of Arizona's Center for Creative Photography.