Dr. Judith Barry

Professor

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Biography

Judith Barry is an artist and writer whose research-based practice combines multiple disciplines, including cinema/media, exhibition design, performance, architecture, sculpture, and photography. Her background encompasses film history, critical theory, architecture design, dance, and fine art, all of which shape her artistic production. Barry spatializes language and media forms to interrogate representation, transforming exhibition spaces into immersive installations. Her notable works include 'Casual Shopper', a video that employs montage to explore desire, and recent installations like 'light that’s see', presented in Lisbon. Barry's works provoke critical engagement, encouraging viewers to discover and inhabit unique subject positions. With a rich exhibition history, her works have been featured in prestigious venues like the Venice Biennale, Documenta, and the Whitney Biennial. Barry has received several accolades, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and Arts. She has also taught extensively across the USA, Asia, and Europe, with prior faculty positions at institutions such as MIT and Merz Akademie.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Teaching various courses related to Art, Culture, and Technology, guiding students in practical and theoretical aspects of media art.

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellowship

2011-01-01
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Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and Arts

2000-01-01
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Pavilion Audience Award

2001-01-01