Tony Morris

Dr. Tony Morris is a Professor of Art History and Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Letters at Austin Peay State University. He holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on queer studies in art, gender performance, and 20th-century American art, with particular emphasis on figures like Andy Warhol, Paul Cadmus, and Kehinde Wiley. Morris has published in journals such as Art Inquiries and American Art, analyzing topics ranging from Warhol’s oxidation techniques to the queer subtext in Paul Cadmus’ work.

His presentations include discussions on crossdressing in Paul Cadmus’ sailor paintings, queer identities in Nick Cave’s soundsuits, and the intersections of labor and sadism in modern art. Morris has presented at major conferences including the College Art Association and the Midwest Art History Society. His work often bridges art historical analysis with contemporary social discourse, particularly around gender and identity. No awards or grants are listed in the provided text.