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Darren Jorgensen is an Associate Lecturer in the Discipline of Art History at the University of Western Australia. He has worked previously in community radio and social housing, bringing a wealth of experience to his academic career. Jorgensen teaches courses on twentieth and contemporary art, guiding postgraduate honours students through topics such as esoteric art and whale acoustics. His teaching philosophy integrates the relationship between continental philosophy and aesthetic theory, focusing on influential figures such as Kant and Isabelle Stengers. His research interests span a variety of domains, including Australian art, contemporary art history, critical theory, science fiction, and experimental music. In collaboration with industry partners, he has embarked on significant projects that explore illustrated literature within remote Aboriginal communities, along with documentation of Australian art during the 19th and 20th centuries. Jorgensen actively publishes on post-industrial music and has a keen interest in the connectivity between arts and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Teaching courses on twentieth century contemporary art and supervising postgraduate students.
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