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Ross Harley is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Art and Design at the University of New South Wales. His career spans traditional creative arts, with a strong focus on video and sound work, which has been showcased in prestigious venues including the Pompidou Centre in Paris, New York's MoMA, and the Sydney Opera House. A notable educator, he served as the Managing Editor of the journal Art + Text and has contributed columns on design and popular culture to Rolling Stone. His academic contributions include editing anthologies on new media technologies and cinema. Harley directed the influential International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA) in 1992 and returned as Co-Chair in 2013. He is recognized for his collaborative projects with various artists, including multimedia installations and video art exploring themes of air travel and personal archives. His leadership roles include positions as Head of the School of Media Arts, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Experimental Arts, and Co-Director of ICinema Centre. He has received numerous accolades, including the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence and has been awarded Member of the Order of Australia for his services to education and the arts.
UNSW Art & Design • Sydney
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School of Media Arts • Sydney
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