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Monica Huerta is a critic, curator, scholar, and editor whose work spans various mediums, amplifying the quest for freer futures and courageously shaping a new narrative around minoritarian histories. Her recent projects delve into contemporary Latinx photography and anti-capitalist fairy tales, alongside artistic explorations in sports. Huerta's essays have been featured in esteemed publications including ArtForum, Society + Space, and peer-reviewed academic journals. She founded the curatorial experiment 'the::sense::archive' in 2023, which emphasizes artists’ practices and currently is engaged in curating exhibitions at the Princeton University Art Museum and Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery. Her books, such as 'Unintended: Photography, Property, Aesthetics, Racial Capitalism' and 'Magical Habits,' have garnered critical acclaim, exploring intersections between race, photography, and intellectual property law. Her works have received notable support from institutions like the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity and the Ford Foundation. In addition to her role at Princeton University, Dr. Huerta has taught at various prestigious universities and holds degrees from UC Berkeley, Princeton, and Harvard.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.