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Allen Feldman is a cultural anthropologist and a professor at NYU Steinhardt, where he specializes in ethnographic research on violence, the body, and sensory experiences. He is known for his influential works, such as "Archives Insensible: War, Photopolitics and Dead Memory" published by the University of Chicago in 2015, and "Formations of Violence: Narrative, Body and Political Terror in Northern Ireland" (1991). His research critically engages with the complexities of visual culture, political aesthetics, and the impact of media technologies on societal dynamics, particularly in the context of war and political violence. Feldman's teaching incorporates a critical examination of contemporary media landscapes, emphasizing the role of media in shaping perceptions of conflict and memory. His work has been referenced by significant intellectual figures, underlining the importance of his analyses in understanding the politicization of visual representation and the ethical implications of media narratives surrounding trauma and memory. He offers courses focusing on the relationship between media and warfare, exploring how media becomes a site for the negotiation of violence and representation.
New York University • New York, NY
Conducting research and teaching courses related to media, culture, and communication, with a focus on the intersections of visual culture and political aesthetics.
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