Dr. Manuel Piña Baldoquin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Manuel Piña Baldoquin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on the intersections of spirituality and technology, emphasizing how these key relations elucidate present realities and challenges, and how they can inspire new forms of social relations grounded in justice. Baldoquin adopts digital imaging technologies and transmedia languages, particularly the digital interface, which has become a dominant form of communication in contemporary society. His work explores the potential of digital interfaces to preserve suppressed epistemologies and imaginations for the future. Additionally, Baldoquin has exhibited his art since 1992 across North America and Europe, participating in prestigious exhibitions such as the Havana Biennale, Istanbul Biennale, and Kunsthalle Vienna. He has been a member of the UBC faculty since 2004, actively contributing to teaching and research on contemporary images, technology, and justice.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.