Michael James O'Brien

Michael James O'Brien serves as Chair of Photography at Savannah College of Art and Design. Holding MFA and BFA degrees from Yale University, he brings over four decades of artistic practice and academic leadership, including exhibitions at Guggenheim Museum and Musée d'Art Moderne.

Artistic Practice: Works at photography-art intersection:

• Fashion and portrait photography
• Experimental self-portraiture
• Digital imaging innovation
• Cross-cultural visual narratives

Exhibition Record: Solo shows globally including Gutstein Gallery (2018), The Gallery Liverpool (2017), and Joyce Gallery (Hong Kong/Beijing). Group exhibitions at Creative Rage (UK, 2018) and Museo d'Aumale (Italy, 2018). Permanent collections include National Portrait Gallery London and Cleveland Museum of Art.

Educational Leadership: Developed curriculum integrating digital technologies with traditional photographic techniques. Mentored students in portfolio development and professional practice.