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PhD Candidate Christy Sher Visits the Wangensteen Historical Library at the University of Minnesota
Christy Sher, PhD candidate, recently visited the Wangensteen Historical Library at the University of Minnesota to conduct object-based research for her dissertation project examining the…
PhD Candidate Cole Graham Travels to Vienna for Dissertation
Graham conducted research for his forthcoming dissertation, tentatively titled Bodily Matters: Egon Schiele and the Erotics of Disability. While in Vienna, Cole spent time in the archives and worked…
Peter Smyth Travels to Paris and Belgium to Visit Exhibitions of Modern Art
In May 2025, graduate student Peter Smyth traveled to Paris to visit exhibitions of modern art, including the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée d’Art Moderne. Then, Peter continued on to Belgium to…
Prof. Kris Paulsen Publishes Interview with Artist and Data Scientist Angie Waller
Prof. Kris Paulsen recently published an interview with artist and data scientist Angie Waller in the Walker Art Center’s Reader. In the conversation, “Is AI Sorry It Took Your Job,” they…
The Department Congratulates Allie Mickle on the Successful Defense of her Dissertation
The department congratulates Allie Mickle on the successful defense of her dissertation, “Picturing the Factory of the World: Artists’ Cinema, China and Global Commodity Chains.” Allie was…
The Department Congratulates 2024-25 History of Art Graduates and Departmental Award Winners
The Department would like to congratulate all of the 2024-25 History of Art graduates. The Department also recognizes two undergraduate 2024-25 graduates who have received departmental awards.…
Prof. Kris Paulsen Named GADHT 2025-2026 Faculty Leadership Fellow
Prof. Kris Paulsen will serve as the 2025-2026 Global Arts and Humanities Discovery Theme (GAHDT) Faculty Leadership Fellow. The year’s theme, Automation, Intelligence, Creativity connects…
Prof. Jody Patterson wins 2025 Ratner Award for Distinguished Teaching
Associate Professor Jody Patterson was recently awarded a 2025 Ronald and Deborah Ratner Distinguished Teaching Award. The Ratner Awards are presented annually for outstanding teaching by tenure-…
Julie Defossez (PhD 2024) Begins New Position at the Columbus Museum of Art
Julie Defossez (PhD 2024) will begin a new role as the Assistant Curator for Public Programming at the Columbus Museum of Art. She is excited to work alongside my new colleagues to enhance and…