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Dr. Sajda van der Leeuw is a Lecturer in Modern & Contemporary Art at Utrecht University's Department of History and Art History within the Faculty of Humanities. She holds a DPhil in History of Art from the University of Oxford (2021), an MA in Art History and Archaeology from New York University (2014), and a Research MA in Philosophy from the University of Amsterdam (2012).
- DPhil, History of Art, University of Oxford (2021)
- MA, Art History and Archaeology, New York University (2014)
- Research MA, Philosophy, University of Amsterdam (2012)
- BA, Philosophy (2012) and History of Art (2009), University of Amsterdam
Her research bridges art history, philosophy, and critical theory, focusing on Land Art, Eco Art, and the interplay of photography, film, and new media in 1960s-1970s environmental art. She examines the ontology of art, its performative role in society, and the 'Big Picture Effect' in global artistic practices.
Recent publications explore intermediality in Land Art, light installations by James Turrell, and melancholy's relevance in contemporary art. Her work spans peer-reviewed journals, exhibition catalogs, and public engagement platforms like Krasis at Oxford, emphasizing accessible yet rigorous interdisciplinary discourse.
- Scientific Awards: Terra Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship, AHRC Scholarship, Scatcherd European Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship, and others.
She teaches with an interactive approach, linking historical research to contemporary visual analysis and philosophical inquiry. Her public engagement extends to accessible writing for platforms like Metropolis M and De Witte Raaf, combining academic depth with societal relevance.
