Dr. Sean Anderson

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Biography

Sean Anderson is an Associate Professor at Cornell University, specializing in architectural design, architectural history, and interdisciplinary arts. He has taught around the world including in Afghanistan, Australia, India, Italy, Morocco, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates. A fellow of the American Academy in Rome, he also serves as an Associate Curator in the Department of Architecture and Design at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Anderson has curated several notable exhibitions such as 'Enter Sky' at the Dhaka Art Summit and co-curated the Qatar National Pavilion for the Venice Biennale. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in African Art and Architecture History from UCLA, a Master of Architecture from Princeton University, and a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. Throughout his career, he has organized and participated in various exhibitions that explore themes of displacement, representation, and the contributions of African American architects. He is a founding member of the Board of Trustees of the African Futures Institute in Accra, Ghana. Anderson's scholarly interests bridge practices in architecture and community-based planning, drawing upon his extensive experience in diverse cultural contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

Architecture, Culture, Society Core Design Studio III: Engaged Practices History Architecture Selected

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture