Dr. Carol Jacobsen

Biography

Carol Jacobsen is an award-winning social documentary artist who specializes in video and photography. She addresses critical issues related to women's criminalization and censorship through her art. Her works have been exhibited and screened in prestigious venues worldwide, including New York's Lincoln Center, Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and Centre de Cultural Contemporanea in Barcelona. Jacobsen holds an M.F.A. from Eastern Michigan University. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards and grants from organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Rockefeller Foundation. In addition to her artistic endeavors, she has published articles in notable journals including Art America and Social Text. As a Human Rights Fellow at the University of Michigan, Jacobsen has dedicated her teaching to the fields of art and women's gender studies. She serves as the Director of the Michigan Women’s Clemency Project, advocating for the rights of women prisoners and those wrongly incarcerated. Her projects are backed by organizations like Amnesty International and the American Civil Liberties Association. Jacobsen's work continues to garner attention for its commitment to social justice and advocacy.

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