Dr. Caleb Kelly

Biography

Caleb Kelly is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in the Arts, Design & Architecture School of Art & Design. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Philosophy from the University of Otago, followed by a Master of Arts (Hons) in Art History from the University of Auckland, and culminated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Communications from the University of Canberra. Kelly's research focuses on sound fields in media arts and gallery arts, particularly exploring how sound can be rethought within the context of historical and contemporary practices. He coordinates the research group Sound, Energies Environments and has published several influential works including 'Cracked Media: Sound Malfunction' and 'Gallery Sound'. His contributions extend into curation, where he has organized exhibitions that deal with contemporary art strategies involving sound. His curation includes significant exhibitions across Australia and New Zealand, emphasizing the interplay between sound and visual art. Kelly has also held prominent academic roles, such as serving as the Edgard Varèse Guest Professor at Technische Universität Berlin in 2015. He has published numerous articles in leading journals, contributing to the fields of sound studies and media arts.

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