Modern Literature & Culture Research Centre & Gallery

Cigdem Asatekin MacInnis holds an MFA in Art Writing from the School of Visual Arts, New York (2017), an MBA in Arts Management from Bahcesehir University (2012), and a BFA in Painting from Anadolu University (2010). Before relocating to Toronto, she gained experience in working in contemporary art fields in Istanbul and in New York, including SarahCrown gallery specializing in postwar and contemporary art. At MLC, she is excited to be involved in arts and research administration, as well as supporting the centre’s exhibitions and events.  

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Dr. Jimmy Tran joins MLC

Dr. Jimmy Tran joins MLC

At the MLC, Tran consults on fashion and archival studies–related research.

Eishvinder Gill joins MLC

Eishvinder Gill joins MLC

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Louisa Law joins MLC

Louisa Law joins MLC

Louisa is a research intern to the MLCRC through the MITACS Globalink Research Internship programme.

Dr. Sibo Chen joins MLC

Dr. Sibo Chen joins MLC

Dr. Chen has been involved in the Telling COVID-19 Stories project.