Dr. Madison Moore

Biography

Madison Moore is an artist-scholar and DJ, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Modern Culture and Media at Brown University. Holding a PhD in American Studies from Yale University, Madison has held various academic positions at notable institutions including the Roski School of Art and Design at the University of Southern California, Virginia Commonwealth University, and King's College London. Madison's research engages with Black queer aesthetics, performance studies, and the cultural dynamics of queer nightlife, contributing to a deeper understanding of beauty, art, and joy within these communities. Their book, "Fabulous: Rise of the Beautiful Eccentric," published by Yale University Press in 2018, provides a cultural analysis of fabulousness as a form of practice and resistance. Madison has performed internationally across a diverse range of art institutions and nightclubs, and is actively involved in curating public programs that explore the intersections of art, culture, and queer identities. Currently, they are working on a new book project, "GET (NIGHT) LIFE," which focuses on Black queer nightlife as a significant site for cultural worldmaking. Madison is dedicated to highlighting the urgency of imagining alternative realities through their scholarly and artistic engagements.

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