Dr. Michelle Kasprzak
Postdoctoral Researcher in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Dr. Michelle Kasprzak
Postdoctoral Researcher in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Michelle Kasprzak is an established contributor to the field of digital culture as a curator, educator, writer, and artist. Currently she is the Course Leader of the Master Design at the Piet Zwart Institute, as well as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Michelle is also a Lecturer at the Digital Art department of the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria.
Over the past 20 years, Michelle has curated exhibitions and public programmes for biennials and organizations across North America and Europe, primarily in the realm of contemporary digital art. Her writing has appeared in numerous magazines and exhibition catalogues. She is a sought-after moderator and event host, having worked with VPRO, Het Nieuwe Instituut, FIBER Festival, and many others.
Her postdoc work currently focuses on the role of art and design in public deliberation on scientific topics (The DNA Dialogues, NWO-funded project): see recent interview.
In 2024, she founded Little Earth Mountain, a label for artist's multiples and printed matter focused on landscape, language, and desire.