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Irene V. Small specializes in contemporary art criticism within a global context. Her areas of interest include experimental practices of the 1960s and 1970s, legacies of abstraction, and the social implications of form. Small's research engages with various geopolitical formations in transnational contexts, with particular attention to art theory in Latin America, notably Brazil. She authored 'Hélio Oiticica: Folding Frame' (University of Chicago Press, 2016), the first English-language monograph dedicated to pioneering Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica, exploring the intersection of developmentalism and participatory art paradigms in Brazil. Her upcoming book, 'Organic Line: Topology Modernism' (Zone Books, 2024), delves into Lygia Clark’s notion of the 'organic line' as a generative concept in art. Small's essays cover themes such as radical pedagogy, expanded cinema, and decolonizing interventions in the art historical narrative. A strong advocate for contemporary art, she has critically engaged with artists including Allora & Calzadilla and Zilia Sánchez. In addition to her curatorial work, Small teaches contemporary art and Latin American art, emphasizing direct engagement with artworks and artists.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Teaching various courses on contemporary and Latin American art, with a focus on global perspectives and engagement with art practices.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.