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Sajda van der Leeuw is a lecturer in Modern & Contemporary Art in the Department of History of Art at Utrecht University. She holds a DPhil in History of Art from the University of Oxford (2021), an MA in Art History from New York University (2014), and a Research MA in Philosophy from the University of Amsterdam (2012). Her PhD dissertation explores the 'Big Picture Effect' and its relation to the use of photography, film, and television in Land Art during the 1960s and 1970s in Europe and America. Her work critically examines the dialogues between artworks and nature, scrutinizing the human relationship with Earth in the context of local and global interdependence. Her research addresses themes such as the transformation of exhibition spaces and the role of media in artistic dissemination, emphasizing how photography and film reshaped contemporary perceptions of art. As an interdisciplinary researcher, she employs philosophical and critical theories to tackle art historical topics. With a strong interest in public engagement, she contributed to the award-winning Krasis program at the Ashmolean Museum and publishes works in both peer-reviewed journals and accessible formats. Her current research interests include Land Art, Eco Art, Environmental Art, Photography, and various theoretical frameworks in contemporary philosophy.
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