Anthony Shelton is a researcher, curator, and professor with a focus on museum anthropology. He holds a DPhil from Oxford and has a background in art history, visual culture, and critical museology. Since 2004, he has been part of the University of British Columbia's Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory. Shelton has curated numerous exhibitions, including 'Heaven, Hell In-Between: Portuguese Popular Art' and 'Luminescence: Silver Peru', which explore themes of cultural identity and the role of museums in the global context. He has also held academic positions at institutions such as the University of Sussex and University College London. His research interests lie in critical museology, Latin American visual cultures, and the relationship between museums and nation-states. Shelton has contributed significantly to the field through his publications, exploring the intersection of art, anthropology, and aesthetics, including works on Mexican visual culture and colonial histories. He continues to influence the discourse surrounding museum practices and the representation of marginalized cultures.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC
Leading courses on museum theory and visual cultures.
Horniman Museum • London, UK
Curated multiple exhibitions focusing on African Worlds.
Various Universities •
Held various academic roles in Sussex, London, and Coimbra.