معرفی
Zora J Murff is the SMFA Endowed Professor of the Practice at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, holding a dual appointment since September 2023. His work focuses on liberation from anti-Blackness through photography and interdisciplinary art practices. He is a recipient of the 2023 ICP Infinity Award and has exhibited globally at institutions including MoMA, LACMA, and the V&A Museum.
- Primary Affiliation: School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Tufts University
- Roles: Artist, Educator, Curricular Advisor
Research interests include the intersection of visual culture with racial capitalism, stereotypes, and Black liberation. His monograph True Colors (or, Affirmations in a Crisis) (Aperture, 2022) explores systemic oppression and self-determination. Murff's practice stretches photography across disciplines, engaging critical theory and social critique.
Notable exhibitions include RACE/HUSTLE at MASS MoCA (2025) and American Photographs at V&A South Kensington (2027). Awards include residency fellowships from Light Work and MoMA's New Photography series.
- Awards: ICP Infinity Award, PDN 30, Aperture Portfolio Prize Finalist
Murff advises graduate programs and teaches photography. His work critiques historical and contemporary structures of power through provocative imagery, emphasizing Black agency and counter-narratives.
