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Maria Fabricius Hansen is Professor of Art History at the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, where she has served since 2014 (promoted to Professor in 2022). Previously, she was Associate Professor at Aarhus University (2002-2014) following Assistant Professorship there (1998-2002), with earlier part-time appointment at the University of Copenhagen (1996-1997).
Educational background:
- Born April 29, 1964 in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Mag.art. in Art History, University of Copenhagen (1992)
- Ph.D. in Art History, University of Copenhagen (1997)
- dr.phil. in Art History, Aarhus University (2005)
Her research centers on art and architecture from late antiquity to c. 1600 with Italian and Danish focus, contemporary art, museology, and cultural heritage. Current projects examine art-nature-technology intersections through material culture studies, extending her expertise in spolia and architectural history. She teaches across these domains while supervising students at all academic levels.
Recent publications reveal sustained engagement with Renaissance studies (particularly grotesque frescoes) and methodological innovation in cultural history. Her 2025 works demonstrate consistent focus on early modern court culture, architectural analysis, and contemporary collaborative practices, reflecting both historical depth and contemporary relevance.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Rigmor and Carl Holst-Knudsen's Research Award (2006)
- HM Queen Margrethe II's Roman Award (2019)
- Ole Haslunds Kunstlegat (2019)
She actively supervises PhD and master's students while maintaining extensive institutional service. Her 203 academic activities include editorial roles for Periskop journal and the Monsters and Marvels book series, plus consultancy for Børsen's reconstruction. Grant involvement spans the Novo Nordisk Foundation's art historical committee and multiple jury appointments.
Professor Hansen's collaborative networks include the Danish Institute in Rome (2010-2018), New Carlsberg Foundation (2007-2014), and current board memberships at Lillian og Dan Finks fond (2025-2035) and Kunstforeningen Gl. Strand (2015-), demonstrating sustained leadership in Denmark's cultural infrastructure.
