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David Joselit

djoselit@fas.harvard.edu

Arthur Kingsley Porter Professor of Art, Film, and Visual Studies

Chair for Art, Film, and Visual Studies(AFVS)

Joselit began his career as a curator at The ICA in Boston from 1983-1989. After receiving his PhD from Harvard in 1995, he has taught at the University of California, Irvine, and Yale University where he was Department Chair of History of Art from 2006...

Denise Oberdan

oberdan [at] fas.harvard.edu

Director of Administration

Denise is the Director of Administration for the department and works with faculty and staff to keep the department running smoothly.

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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant for GENED 1114

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Kathryn Abarbanel

Lecturer

Teaching Assistant

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Cecilia Acevedo

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant for AFVS 52, Fall 2025

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Kamal Ahmad

Studio Manager

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Emily Amendola

amendola [at] fas.harvard.edu

Graduate Coordinator

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Theodore Anthony

Visiting Lecturer on Art, Film, and Visual Studies, Spring 2026

Visiting Lecturer on Art, Film, and Visual Studies, Spring 2026

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Jessica Bardsley

Jessica Bardsley is Assistant Professor of Experimental Film and Media at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. She is an artist and scholar working across film, writing, and studio art. Her films have screened across the U.S. and internationally at festivals...

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Fredy Barrera

Maintenance Technician

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Tonny Barua

tbarua@fas.harvard.edu

IT Associate

Performs a variety of complex information technology support duties to ensure smooth delivery of technology services.

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Isabel Bird

Teaching Fellow

Teaching Fellow for GENED 1114

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