Marcel Bleuler

Dr. Marcel Bleuler is a postdoctoral researcher and co-director of the postgraduate program "Arts and International Cooperation" at Zurich University of the Arts, with affiliations at University of Salzburg and Harvard's Carpenter Center. His work bridges curatorial practice, art-historical research, and social/political art initiatives.

• PhD in Contemporary Art History (University of Bern, 2013)
• Master's in Art History (University of Zurich)
• Degree in Fine Arts (Zurich University of the Arts)

Marcel focuses on dialogic aesthetics, participation, and cultural inequalities. His research spans conflict regions, with projects in Georgia, Armenia, and Burkina Faso, emphasizing collaborative practices and artistic strategies to address global disparities. Publications include edited volumes on border spaces, migration, and studies of artists like Marina Abramović and Christoph Schlingensief.

Recent articles explore media representation of artists, cinematic mediation, and cultural identity constructions. He has led international symposia and educational programs, including "Meet Me Half Way" (2018) and "Working Across Divides" (2016). His roles involve third-party funded projects, research networking, and expert advisory work for the Swiss Art Prize.