INSTITUTE FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES
IN THE VISUAL ARTS
As the IDSVA approaches its August break, we reflect on the year and take a moment to share some of the many wonderful highlights that made the last twelve months remarkable.
IDSVA President, Dr. Simonetta Moro, announces institutional updates and plans for the year ahead. In her message she addresses admissions, board expansion, and the launch of a robust fundraising program.
We are pleased to share the news of recent publications by graduates and faculty affiliated with IDSVA. Stay tuned for upcoming online book launches in the fall!
The IDSVA Summer Faculty bring together major philosophers, artists, and scholars from around the world. These internationally renowned educators join students at residency sites and lead seminar discussions about the site's historical, aesthetic, and ideological significance.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Nandita Baxi Sheth has been awarded the 2025 IDSVA Ted Coons Dissertation Prize for the dissertation: Being Melliferous: Towards Multispecies Aesthetics, directed by Dr. Dejan Lukic.
Only two available spots for September 2025 Admission. Apply Now!
Thank for you for an unforgettable Commencencement Ceremony!
Recording available on YouTube