Professor Dr. Niclas Östlind
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Biography
Niclas Östlind is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in photography and contemporary art historiography. He is involved in various research projects including 'Thresholds: Interwar Lens Media Cultures', which studies the shared history of photography and film from 1919 to 1939. This interdisciplinary project examines the significance of lens-based media across multiple contexts and collaborates with notable institutions such as the Hasselblad Foundation. Östlind's other research interests include distributed photography networks and artistic research questions, often presenting at international symposiums and contributing to exhibitions and publications. He teaches in the master’s program in Photography at HDK-Valand and has been an active member of the Faculty Board at the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts.
Research Interests
Experience
Professor
2018-01-01 — PresentUniversity of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden
Leading research and teaching in the Department of Fine Arts, focusing on photography and contemporary art.
Requirements for University of Gothenburg
Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- Identification document
- Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).