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Maj Ørskov is an Assistant Professor at Aarhus University, specialized in Aesthetics and Culture. He earned his PhD in Aesthetics and Culture in March 2023 and holds a Master's degree in Visual Culture from the University of Copenhagen, awarded in August 2015. His academic focus lies at the intersection of global contemporary art and pressing socio-political and cultural challenges, particularly within the SWANA region. Ørskov's research engages with themes of authoritarianism, decolonialism, and modern warfare. He is currently contextualizing the ongoing war in Gaza through a series of contemporary works primarily focusing on film and video art by Palestinian artists. His teaching spans undergraduate to PhD levels, covering disciplines such as Aesthetics, Global Culture, Protest Movements, and Cultural Dissemination. He is also involved in performance poetry and creative writing, seeking to create participatory, engaging classroom experiences. Ørskov's work includes editing a collective anthology and co-directing the Centre for Research on Artistic Practices in Contemporary Conditions.
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