Victor Espinosa

Victor Espinosa is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University's Newark campus, specializing in the sociology of art, transnational migration, and qualitative research methods. His work bridges sociology and the humanities to explore migration, culture, and art from transnational perspectives.

Education:

• B.A., Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico (1992)
• M.A., El Colegio de Michoacan, Mexico (1996)
• Ph.D., Northwestern University, USA (2012)

Research Interests: Espinosa examines migration, art, and cultural practices, particularly how gender and community identity shape transnational social dynamics. His work analyzes migrant suffering, performance studies, and the commodification of art by marginalized creators. He collaborates with scholars like Ana Elena Puga to study how migrant narratives are framed to advocate for human rights.

Key Publications: His books include El Dilema del retorno (2012) and Martín Ramírez: Framing his Life and Art (2021), with a forthcoming collaborative work on migrant suffering. His research informs policy through projects like empowering immigrant grassroots organizations.

Curatorial Work: Espinosa promotes migrant and Latinx artists through exhibitions and catalogs, merging academic research with public engagement.