Dr. Whitney Lynn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Whitney Lynn works across a wide range of media to explore the role of images in the construction of myth, illusion, power, and desire. Her projects investigate perceptual traps and the overlaps between military and civilian cultures, while also addressing shifting depictions of forbidden knowledge. Lynn has exhibited internationally at venues including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Art, and Centro Bahía. She created site-responsive public art projects for the San Diego International Airport and the city of Reno, as well as for Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture. With experience as an Artist-in-Residence at the de Young Museum and the Neon Museum, Lynn is currently an Artist Fellow at the Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum. She is completing a monumental installation that invites viewers to examine the history of publicly staged nuclear testing in Nevada. Her research and creative work reflect a critical engagement with contemporary cultural narratives and artistic practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Chair of the Division of Art, focusing on Photo/Media and New Genres.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.