Brittany Myburgh, PhD

If you’re interested in developing skills to critically analyze the visual world, this is the best degree for you.

Dr. Brittany Myburgh is Assistant Professor of Art History at Jackson State University, where her research interests revolve around the intersections of art and technology, cultures of exhibition, and modern art. Her dissertation, titled “Projected Visions,” explored the significance of light as a prominent medium in twentieth-century art.

Dr. Myburgh has curated numerous exhibitions in Toronto that explore the concepts of temporality and liminality. She has also curated faculty and student shows at the Municipal Art Gallery in Jackson. As the curator of the Jackson State permanent collection, her research delves into the intricate narratives and cultural dynamics present in artworks, with a specific focus on highlighting the contributions of Black and African American artists to arts education in the Southern United States.

Dr. Myburgh received the Mississippi Humanities Teaching Award in 2022. Originating from Aotearoa (New Zealand), her research and teaching endeavors are enriched by postcolonial studies of Oceanic art. She is also the founder of the Art and Theatre Journal, a publication showcasing the creative work of undergraduate and graduate students at Jackson State University. Her community engagement focuses on exploring the connections between art, technology, and society with diverse student groups.

Research and Teaching Interests

• Media and the use of technology in art from the nineteenth century to the contemporary
• Institutional critique, participation, and interactivity within installation art practices
• Impact of nineteenth century exhibition culture on twentieth century museums and the production of cultural knowledge
• Mobility and exchange in Oceanic art
• Postcolonial approaches to comparative modernisms