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Patrick Laviolette is a Researcher III at the Art History Seminar within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University, Brno. He maintains dual affiliation with the Center for Modern Art and Theory, focusing on interdisciplinary research bridging anthropology and art history. Holding dual doctoral degrees (PhDr. and PhD), his academic profile emphasizes theoretical and empirical investigations into cultural practices.
His research spans:
- Marxist, feminist, and postcolonial frameworks in anthropology
- Temporal and embodied experiences in contemporary societies
- Museum studies and heritage politics
- Visual and digital anthropology
- Environmental anthropology and the Anthropocene
- Narrative and autobiographical methods
Analysis of his 15 publications (2020-2025) reveals consistent engagement with decolonial perspectives in art collections, critical examinations of temporality (e.g., 'Calm Time 8/11/21', 'Thumb time'), and reinterpretations of classical anthropological figures (Firth, Douglas). His work frequently addresses museum contexts (Estonian National Museum), technological interfaces (Android Galaxies), and embodied practices within EU frameworks, demonstrating methodological innovation through soundscaping, autoethnography, and visual tools.
As an active member of the Center for Modern Art and Theory, Laviolette contributes to collaborative research on modern art's theoretical foundations while maintaining strong ties to anthropological discourse through conference participation (NEC Annual, Hum03 panels) and journal editorial work.
