Dr. María Sebastián Sebastián is a tenured senior lecturer in the Department of History and Theory of Art at the Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB). She holds a PhD in History of Art, a degree in Architecture from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and a Master’s in Cultural Heritage: Research and Management. She is a member of the consolidated research group CRIGUST (Critical Geographies in Urbanisation, Sustainability and Touristification) and co-director of the journal Mayurqa . Education: PhD in History of Art – Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) Degree in Architecture – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Master’s in Cultural Heritage: Research and Management – UIB Research Interests: Her research is centered on contemporary architecture , tourist architecture , and the history of photography . She explores the intersection of tourism and urbanism , the visual culture of mass tourism , and the Mediterranean identity in architecture . Her work often investigates how tourism reshapes landscapes and how photographic narratives construct and disseminate cultural imagery. Awards & Fellowships: Premi Ciutat de Palma Research Fellowship (2016) – Project: El passeig marítim de Palma. Gènesi, desenvolupament i futur Wiley Research Fellowship (2022) – Royal Geographical Society – Project: Travelling Women. Depictions of the Mediterranean area in the narratives of Emilia F. Noel and Margaret Hasluck Teaching & Advising: Dr. Sebastián teaches across multiple programs including the Degree in History of Art , Degree in Construction , and Master’s in Cultural Heritage . Her courses span History of Photography , 19th Century Art , Visual Culture , and Architectural Heritage . She also supervises final degree and master's projects. Research Group & Publications: As a member of CRIGUST, she contributes to national and international research projects. Her publications include over 30 articles and book chapters, with a strong focus on tourism and architecture in the Balearic Islands , modernist hotel design , and photographic heritage .





