Dr. Nicholas Mirzoeff

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Biography

Nicholas Mirzoeff is a professor and chair in the Department of Media, Culture, Communication at NYU Steinhardt. He is a prominent figure in the interdisciplinary practice of visual culture, having authored numerous books and articles. His recent works include "See Dark: Palestine Visual Activism" and "White Sight: Visual Politics and the Practices of Whiteness," which broaden the understanding of visual culture and its implications in societal frameworks. His significant contribution to the field includes being recognized with the Anne Friedberg Award for Innovative Scholarship by the Society for Cinema and Media Studies in 2013. Mirzoeff's influence extends beyond academia through his regular contributions to prominent publications such as The Nation, Hyperallergic, and Frieze. His teaching focuses on skill development for agile research in an ever-evolving media landscape, aiming to equip students with analytical tools to interpret media technologies within various cultural, social, and global contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University Steinhardt

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Master's degree preferred but not required for 54-credit track
Application Checklist
  • Résumé/CV
  • MCC Essay (Research Area/Topic)
  • Writing Sample (Master's thesis or equivalent)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.