Dr. Amber Ginsburg

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Biography

Amber Ginsburg is a Lecturer in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Chicago, where she has been teaching since 2009. Her work focuses on site-generated projects and social sculptures that intertwine historical scenarios with present-day situations, aiming to engage contemporary histories and envision alternative futures. Ginsburg collaborates with long-term partners, reflecting on the intersections of political theory, biology, legal scholarship, and speculative fiction. Her artistic practice emphasizes the relationships between material culture and social histories, and she often works with large-scale sculptural forms that respond to specific sites. Notably, Ginsburg's projects explore themes of human survival and utilize materials such as porcelain to create art that archives history and responds to evolving policies.

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Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching in the Department of Visual Arts, focusing on site-generated projects and social sculptures.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy