Xavier Costa-Guix

Xavier Costa-Guix is a Professor at Northeastern University's College of Arts, Media and Design, where he served as founding dean. He currently holds a Council Member position at Academia Europaea in London and has advised the Aga Khan Foundation and Pritzker Award. His distinguished career includes academic appointments at Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania.

His educational background includes:

• PhD and MS in History and Theory of Art and Architecture & Historic Preservation (University of Pennsylvania)
• MArch (Technical University of Catalonia)
• BA in Art History (University of Barcelona)

Professor Costa-Guix's research integrates architecture, urbanism, and contemporary art through interdisciplinary urban analysis. His work examines the intersection of political movements, artistic practices, and city planning, with particular focus on modernist legacies and contemporary interventions. As a curator for MoMA, Venice Biennale, and MACBA, he bridges theoretical scholarship with institutional practice.

His publications reveal consistent engagement with architectural theory and critical urban studies, featuring monographs on influential figures like Ai Weiwei and Josep Lluís Sert. These works demonstrate evolving interests from historical analysis of modernism toward contemporary political-artistic discourse.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Election to Academia Europaea

He teaches core architecture courses including ARCH 1320, ARCH 2340, and ARCH 5310 while maintaining active roles in international academic governance. His curatorial work at major institutions demonstrates sustained commitment to advancing architectural discourse through exhibition practice and scholarly publication.