Shepherd Steiner

Dr. Shepherd Steiner is an Associate Professor at the School of Art, University of Manitoba. His research spans literary theory, philosophical aesthetics, and the intersection of modernism with contemporary art practices, focusing on projection, identity, and ethics in artistic works.

• Education: PhD and MA from the University of British Columbia; BA (Specialization) from the University of Alberta.

His scholarship explores how micro-level artistic interpretations are shaped by broader political dynamics, particularly through the concept of teleopoiesis. He is authoring The Outsides of Photography, analyzing contemporary photographic practices, and has published extensively on figures like Rodney Graham, Frank Stella, and Helen Frankenthaler.

His publications (2013–2009) reveal a focus on formalism, political art, and photographic theory, with notable contributions to debates around modernism’s legacy and socially engaged art. Awards include SSHRC grants, Mondrian Fonds support, and Premiers Research Excellence Awards.

• Advisory Roles: Van Abbe Museum (2006–present), Rijksakademie (2007–present).
• Lectures: Delivered at institutions like UC Berkeley, University of London, and MIT Press events.