Dr. Erin Silver

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erin Silver specializes in contemporary Canadian art, queer feminist art, visual culture, and performance activism. She has contributed significantly to the field through her publications, including 'Taking Place: Building Histories of Queer Feminist Art in North America' (Manchester University Press, 2023) and 'Suzy Lake: Life & Work' (Art Canada Institute, 2021). Additionally, she co-edited 'Otherwise: Imagining Queer Feminist Art Histories' (Manchester University Press, 2016). Silver has curated exhibitions in various prominent venues, including FOFA Gallery at Concordia University and ArQuives in Toronto. She has written for publications like C Magazine, CAA Reviews, and Canadian Art. Currently, she serves as the President of the Universities Art Association of Canada and is an editor for RACAR (Revue d’art canadienne / Canadian Art Review).

Research Interests

Contemporary Canadian Art Queer Feminist Art Visual Culture Performance Activism

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.