York is committed to excellence in research and scholarship in all its forms. Informed by a strong commitment to shared values, including the promotion of social justice, diversity, and the public good, we aspire through our research to better understand the human condition and the world around us and to employ the knowledge we gain in the service of society.
Current Research Projects
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Research within the Graduate Program in Art History and Visual Culture is determined by the proposed projects presented by successful aspirants. Our students complete a thesis and/or dissertation, which then becomes published as “Electronic Theses & Dissertations” and sits as a public document within our institutional repository – YorkSpace.
Graduate Program in Art History and Visual Culture Electronic Theses
Awards & Recognition
Tamara Toledo
York University PhD student Tamara Toledo was named the recipients of the TLN Telelatino Award from the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC).
Siobhan Angus
York University graduate Siobhan Angus is one of the recipients of a Governor General’s Gold Medal, awarded for achieving the highest academic standing.
Melanie Wilmink
York U PhD student curates cinema-art installation throughout Toronto. The Situated Cinema Project; in-camera – a portable micro-cinema installation that will travel to three locations in the city.
Learn More
The Graduate Program in Art History & Visual Culture at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.