Dr. Kylie Message Jones

Biography

Kylie Message-Jones is a Professor and the Director of the Humanities Research Centre at the Australian National University. Her research primarily focuses on Public Humanities through interdisciplinary methods, engaging with History, Anthropology, and Cultural Studies. She investigates the relationships between cultural organizations and citizenship, government, and political reform movements, ensuring her research is deeply rooted in the community's needs. Message-Jones has published extensively in various forms, emphasizing art's role in political discourse and social change. She has curated major exhibitions and has been involved in activism related to multicultural policies since the 1970s, significantly impacting how stakeholders perceive the political history of culture. Her notable books include 'Collecting Activism' and 'Museum Theory: Expanded Field'. Currently, she serves as an editorial associate for several academic journals, advancing scholarly conversations in museum studies and cultural history. She has held numerous prominent roles, including Associate Dean of Research in the College of Arts and Social Sciences at ANU, and has contributed to various international academic projects. Message-Jones is also a frequent media commentator on matters related to university and cultural sector policies.

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