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Ruby Jana Sircar is a Lecturer in the Department of Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where she teaches courses such as Project - Master in Critical Studies (Module II) and Literature and Language Arts II. She is also an active member of the works council at the Academy and serves on the board of IG Bildende Kunst and the Association of Visual Artists Austria, reflecting her strong institutional and political engagement in the arts.
Her research interests lie at the intersection of pop culture, diaspora, migration, anti-colonial critique, feminist and queer theory, fashion politics, and sound. She explores how cultural forms like film, music, and fashion mediate identity, power, and resistance, particularly within South Asian and transnational contexts. Her work often emphasizes collective and interdisciplinary practices.
The recent articles highlight a consistent engagement with postcolonial critique, gender politics, and cultural representation. Themes such as right-wing feminism, Modi’s political aesthetics, queer narratives in South Asian cinema, and youth protest in India reflect her focus on the cultural dimensions of power. Her publications frequently appear in edited volumes and journals that bridge art, theory, and activism.
Notable contributions include her 2008 dissertation Liquid Homelands on South Asian diasporic women in popular music, and co-edited volumes like Pink Labor on Golden Streets (2015) and Good Luck! Migration Today (2011). While no formal scientific awards are listed, her sustained scholarly output and editorial leadership indicate significant recognition in her fields.
Ruby Jana Sircar has collaborated with researchers and artists across institutions, including TU Graz and the Jan van Eyck Academie. Though no direct advising of students is listed, her editorial roles and teaching position suggest mentorship of emerging scholars. She has contributed to research projects on migration, peace, and contemporary art, often as a research coordinator or co-investigator.
She has been involved in collective research and art initiatives such as COMRADE CONRADE in Graz (2016–2019), which combined art, research, and peace activism on urban streets. Her work thrives in collaborative environments, as she notes being 'fortunate to work in collective structures.' These teams often blend artistic practice, academic research, and political engagement.
