Dr. Luke Skrebowski

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luke Skrebowski is a lecturer specializing in Contemporary Art with a focus on the history and theory of late 20th and early 21st century art, particularly in the UK, Europe, USA, and Brazil. His research interests encompass Conceptual and Postconceptual art, as well as the history and theory of photography and technical images, emphasizing photoconceptualism. Luke is the author of 'Trevor Paglen: Sites Unseen' and co-editor of 'Aesthetics Contemporary Art'. Currently, he is completing a book titled 'Contesting Technocracy: Conceptual Art, Aesthetics and Politics 1968', which centers on artists such as Ian Burn, Hans Haacke, Mierle Laderman Ukeles, and Hélio Oiticica. His articles have been published in various journals, including Art History and Grey Room. He also serves on the editorial board of the journal ARTMargins and is involved in organizing conferences and workshops related to art and criticism. Luke completed his education in art history and aesthetics at Middlesex University and earned a PhD from the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy. He has previously held a lectureship at the University of Cambridge and is open to supervising doctoral and postdoctoral students in late modern and contemporary art.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Teaching and researching contemporary art, with a focus on photography and conceptual art.

University Lecturer

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Fixed-term lectureship focusing on art history and contemporary practices.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.