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Deborah Lewer is a Senior Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Glasgow. Her expertise lies at the intersection of modern German art and religious faith, focusing on the period of the German avant-garde circa 1910-1933, including movements such as Zurich Dada, German Expressionism, and 'Neue Sachlichkeit'. Lewer has published widely on modern art, culture, and politics in Germany and Switzerland, and is a recipient of an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowship. Her current research delves into the significant relationship between theology and art history, examining the works of Dadaist Hugo Ball and the impact of spirituality on modernism. She engages actively with the public and academic communities, delivering lectures and writing for diverse audiences. Lewer has supervised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from visual representations of the working class to contemporary dance. Since joining the University of Glasgow in 2001, she has held various academic leadership roles and has participated in numerous external examining and consultancy activities across institutions, including University College London and the Courtauld Institute of Art.