Maria Tatari

Prof. Dr. Maria Tatari is a Professor of Art Philosophy and Cultural Theory at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle. Born in Athens (1974), she holds a PhD from Université de Strasbourg (2005) under Jean-Luc Nancy, focusing on the relational experience of art. Her research explores contemporary aesthetics, materiality, and techno-cultural transformations. She has held roles at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Humboldt University Berlin, and UC Berkeley as a Feodor-Lynen Fellow (2018–2019). Tatari’s work bridges philosophy, art, and ethics, addressing issues like the Anthropocene, AI ethics, and cultural pluralism.

Education:

• Master’s in Philosophy, France
• PhD in Philosophy, Université de Strasbourg (2005)
• Habilitation, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2017)

Research Interests:

• Cultural transformations in art
• Materiality and imagination
• Techno-ethical dilemmas
• Posthumanist aesthetics

Current Activities:

• Leads seminars on 'Material Imagination' and 'Art in the Anthropocene'
• Collaborates with Zürcher Hochschule der Künste on artistic action research
• Organizes interdisciplinary conferences like the Summer 2025 lecture series

Awards: Includes grants from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Mercator Foundation, and State Scholarships Foundation (Athens).