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Prof. Dr. Monica Juneja is a Senior Professor of Global Art History at Heidelberg University and Co-Director of the Cluster of Excellence 'Asia and Europe in a Global Context.' Her research focuses on transcultural art history, South Asian art, and global methodologies. She holds positions at the Heidelberg Center for Transcultural Studies and has taught globally, including at Emory University and the University of Zurich. Key achievements include the Meyer-Struckmann Prize (2023) and the Opus Magnum Award (2020) for her seminal work on globalizing art history.
- Academic Roles: Full Professor (2009–present), former Chair of Modern European History at University of Delhi (2001–2005)
- Education: Doctorate in Art History (EHESS Paris, 1985), M.Phil. (University of Delhi, 1978)
Research interests emphasize transcultural dynamics, decolonizing methodologies, and the intersection of art with ecology and modernism. Recent lectures include keynote addresses on 'Transcultural Art History as Radical Critique' (Berlin, 2021) and 'Art History and Ecological Imaginaries' (Vienna, 2021).
- Awards: Over 20 fellowships and honors, including Humboldt and DAAD fellowships
- Publications: Author of 10+ books and 50+ articles, including 2023's 'Can Art History Be Made Global?'
She serves on editorial boards of journals like The Journal of Architecture and co-edits Visual and Media Histories (Routledge). Her work bridges art history with interdisciplinary global studies and museum futures.
