Dr. Cora Gilroy Ware

Biography

Cora Gilroy-Ware is an Associate Professor in the History of Art at St Peter's College, University of Oxford. She has a background rooted in exploring the complexities of beauty and artistic representation from the 17th century to the present day, with particular emphasis on classicizing sculpture and its connection to the perception of racial differences. Gilroy-Ware's academic journey began with a collaborative doctoral project that examined the classical nude in late-eighteenth century British art, leading to her publication 'The Classical Body in Romantic Britain' in April 2020. Her research continues to address overlooked aspects of visual classicism, supported by the Henry Moore Foundation. Gilroy-Ware engages with Greco-Roman art adaptations, particularly by artists of African and indigenous American descent. As a BIPOC scholar, she aims to reconcile decolonial methodologies with traditional art historical disciplines. She has curated exhibitions at prestigious institutions like Tate Britain and has held fellowships at Yale and the California Institute of Technology. Additionally, Gilroy-Ware contributes to contemporary art criticism, bringing her historical knowledge to discussions regarding modern artistic practices.

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