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Shadi Harouni is an Assistant Professor and Head of Photography and Video in the Department of Art and Art Professions at New York University’s Steinhardt School. She previously served as Director of Undergraduate Studies (2017–2023) and Acting Director at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2019). Her practice spans visual art, film, and photography, focusing on marginalized histories of dissent, particularly in Kurdish regions. Her work explores spaces like cemeteries, quarries, and abandoned industrial sites to interrogate themes of memory, resistance, and displacement.
Harouni’s exhibitions include Queens Museum (NY), Kunstmuseum Bonn (DE), and Prague City Museum (CZ), with publications in Artforum, The Guardian, and The New York Times. She has held residencies at Civitella Ranieri (IT), SOMA (MX), and the Ratti Foundation (IT).
- Awards: Gattuso Prize, Harpo Foundation Grant
- Grants: Harpo Foundation Grant for Artists
Her research bridges personal acts of resistance with global movements, emphasizing the intersection of cultural memory and political struggle. She leads NYU’s Studio Art programs, fostering contemporary art practices through interdisciplinary approaches.
