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Melanie Wilmink is an Assistant Professor in Global Media & Communication Arts at Woosong University (Daejeon, South Korea). She holds a PhD from York University (Canada) and was awarded the 2022 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for research on 'the art of the Korean smart city.' She is an External Affiliate with Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts & Technology and the City Institute at York University.
Her research focuses on spectatorial dynamics in media art environments, exploring how exhibitions shape viewer experiences and act as spaces for collaborative thought. Key interests include AI-human collaborations, transitional public spaces, and the intersection of art with urban development. Past exhibitions include Art Beyond Humanity: AI x human collaborations (Yonsei University, 2023) and Winter Warmer (Sidewalk Labs Toronto, 2019).
Her writing includes co-edited anthologies Landscapes of Moving Image (2021) and Sculpting Cinema (2018). Her work emphasizes art's capacity to bridge diverse perspectives and inspire collective imagination.
Awards: 2022 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Labs/Teams: External Affiliate roles with Sensorium and the City Institute at York University.
