Tim Hiles

Tim Hiles is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on the interdisciplinary intersections of avant-garde art, visual culture, and disability representation. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, specializing in early modern German and Austrian movements and the history of photography. His work explores topics such as turn-of-the-century Vienna and Munich, deconstruction of visual theatricality in American media, and disability in historical and contemporary art.

Key research themes include the symbiosis of time/space in film, the role of magazines in Munich’s cultural landscape, and photographic representations of disability during pivotal social movements. His publications span academic journals and edited volumes, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to art history.

Hiles is affiliated with the university’s Art Department and contributes to resources like the smART Lab and Media Pool. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, his scholarship demonstrates a commitment to expanding discussions on marginalized narratives in art.