Patrik Andersson

Patrik Andersson is an Associate Professor at the Audain Faculty of Art, Emily Carr University of Art and Design. His academic background includes a PhD in Art History from the University of British Columbia, with a focus on Marcel Duchamp's post-war reception. He co-founded Made Magazine and co-authored Inside Magazines (2002). His work bridges art criticism, curation, and education, emphasizing conceptual art, design, and modernist studies.

Education:
• PhD in Art History, University of British Columbia (dissertation on Marcel Duchamp)

Research Interests:
Explores the intersections of curatorial practice, contemporary art theory, and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent projects analyze performance art, photographic mediums, and the digital age's impact on artistic reproduction. He frequently engages with Canadian and Scandinavian art contexts through exhibitions and commissioned essays.

Recent Articles & Exhibitions:
Focus on contemporary artists like Rodney Graham, Niki de Saint-Phalle, and Tim Gardner. Highlights include essays on impressionist techniques, spatial dynamics in art, and collaborative curation. His writing spans exhibition catalogues, peer-reviewed articles, and critical essays.

Grants & Advising:
No specific grants or advising details provided. Teaches courses on modernism, curatorial practice, and contemporary art studies in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Courses include Topics in Modernism (AHIS 408) and Art Now: Studies in Contemporary Art (AHIS 304).

Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with the Audain Faculty of Art's curatorial and art history programs. Has curated exhibitions such as Art School High and Rodney Graham: Canadian Impressionist alongside institutional collaborations with the Centre Pompidou, Moderna Museet, and Canada House.