Nieves Acedo

Nieves Acedo is a Researcher at the Institute of Culture and Society (ICS) at the University of Navarra, where she serves as Director of the Master's Program in Curatorial Studies at the University Museum of Navarra. She is also a collaborating professor in the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters at the University of Navarra and a member of the 'Vínculos, Creatividad y Cultura' research group.

Her academic background includes a doctorate from Universidad CEU San Pablo with a thesis on 'El pintor William Congdon (1912-1998) estudio histórico crítico del periodo de la bassa milanesa (1979-1998)' supervised by Dr. María Antonia Labrada. She has established herself as a leading scholar on the American painter William Congdon, particularly his later period in Milan.

Nieves Acedo's research spans Art Theory, Light Art, and Curatorial Studies and Practice, with a consistent exploration of philosophical dimensions of art reception, the relationship between contemporary art and truth, and the reinterpretation of cultural heritage through museum practices. Her work demonstrates a unique interdisciplinary approach that bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in museum settings, examining how cultural institutions can creatively reinterpret heritage through performance and other contemporary practices.

Her publications from 2023-2025 reveal a growing focus on museum studies and the intersection of performance art with heritage interpretation, particularly through her analysis of the 'Soliloquios' choreography at the University Museum of Navarra and her editorial work on Antonio Ruz's 'Transmutación.'

• 2025: 'The Museo Universidad de Navarra and the Reinterpretation of Heritage' examines intermedia translation in museum contexts
• 2024: 'The photography of José Gómez de la Carrera' explores visual representation of Cuban territorial identity
• 2023: 'Transmutación, Antonio Ruz' documents creative processes in contemporary dance

Nieves Acedo has held significant leadership roles, including her current position as Director of the Master's Program in Curatorial Studies at the University Museum of Navarra. Between 2020 and 2023, she served in another directorial capacity, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to academic leadership. Her research connects academic theory with practical museum curation, reflecting her dual role as both scholar and practitioner in the field of contemporary art and museum studies.