Dr. Grant Stevens

Biography

Grant Stevens is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in contemporary art practice and theory. He currently serves as the program director for the Bachelor of Fine Arts and associated Honours programs within the School of Art & Design. Stevens has held prominent positions, including Deputy Head of School (Art) and program director for various master's programs. His work has been exhibited extensively across major Australian galleries, including the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Queensland Art Gallery, as well as internationally. He completed his PhD at the Queensland University of Technology in 2007 and has since been involved in scholarly research examining the intersection of contemporary art, technology, visual culture, and the impact of digital culture on teaching and learning. His current research focuses on artistic responses to the attention economy and neoliberal constructs related to wellness and wellbeing. Additionally, Stevens has supervised numerous PhD and Master of Fine Arts candidates across a diverse range of topics in fine arts and media arts. His expertise extends to the social, cultural, and environmental implications of emerging digital technologies in the arts.

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