Professor Dr. Kirsty Robertson

Biography

Kirsty Robertson is a Professor at Western University, where she directs the Museum Curatorial Studies program in the Department of Visual Arts. Her research interests encompass museums, visual culture, contemporary art, and their intersections with environmental and activist discourses. As a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), she explores the ecological implications of curatorial practices, emphasizing sustainability and social justice. Robertson has contributed to numerous large-scale exhibitions and collaborative projects, examining the implications of plastics, pollution, and waste within cultural contexts. Her publications include award-winning books and peer-reviewed articles that critically engage with issues surrounding protest, culture, and museums. She leads various interdisciplinary projects aimed at fostering dialogue and action around environmental challenges in the arts, thereby promoting a curriculum that integrates activism and contemporary practices in curatorial studies.

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