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Ria Brodell (they/them) is a non-binary trans artist, educator, and author serving as a Part-Time Lecturer at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA), Tufts University in Boston. They hold a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts and an MFA from SMFA/Tufts University.
Brodell's research and artistic practice critically examine gender identity, sexuality, religion, and cultural narratives through painting and literature. Their acclaimed Butch Heroes project documents historical figures who defied gender norms, blending art historical techniques with queer historiography.
Honors include an Artadia Award, Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship, SMFA Traveling Fellowship, and Lambda Literary Award finalist recognition for Butch Heroes (MIT Press, 2018). Their work has been exhibited internationally and featured in The Guardian, ARTNews, and The Boston Globe.
