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Jean A. Nihoul
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nihoul.jean@gmail.com
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Education:
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2014 M.A.
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Art History
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University of Connecticut
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Master’s Thesis: ‘De Gustibus non est Disputandem:’ the Culinary Arts, Ferran Adrià, and Documenta 12
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Committee advisors: Dr. Anne D’Alleva, Dr. Lewis Gordon, Dr. Priscilla McCutcheon, Dr. Margo Machida
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2009
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B.A.
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Major: French, Minor: Art History
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Franklin & Marshall College (Dean’s List)
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Research Interests:
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Modern Art, Culinary Deconstruction, Gastronomy, Nouvelle and Modernist-Cuisines, Gustatory Aesthetics
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Professional Experience:
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2017- Present
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Curatorial Associate, Museum of Food and Drink, Brooklyn, New York City. Assisting
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with exhibition and collections research, in charge of creating collections catalogue as well as redesigning collections management policies, manage content found on both Facebook and Instagram. Managed a team of three and redesigned the MOFAD City site as well as added new content
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2015-2016
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Art and Art History, University of Connecticut, Storrs.
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Instructor of record for ARTH 3510W, History of Modern Art, and ARTH 1136, Introduction to Art History: 15th Century to Present Day. Responsible for grading and structuring classes of 18-90 students, creating lesson plans, hold weekly office hours, as well as organizing and creating syllabus with a strong emphasis on academic research and writing skills
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2014-2016
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Assistant Curator & Academic Project Coordinator, William Benton Museum of Art,
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University of Connecticut, Storrs. Coordinate communications between museum and other academic departments. Draft exhibition proposals, write wall labels, secure works from artists and galleries for shows, as well as give tours to university classes and potential donors. Responsible for creating architecture tour for docent program that focuses on architectural terminology and historical styles around campus, trained the docents to successfully offer this tour to museum visitors
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2016
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Interim Preparator and Installer, William Benton Museum of Art, University of
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Connecticut, Storrs. Responsible for museum upkeep and general handyman maintenance, as well as installing and de-installing exhibitions, including preparation work, packing art, object handling and mounting, wall construction, and lighting
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2014
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Art and Art History, University of Connecticut, Storrs.
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Instructor of record for ARTH 3510, History of Modern Art, Fall Semester. Responsible for grading and structuring the class of 20 students, creating lesson plans, as well as organizing and creating syllabus and exams
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2012-2014
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Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Western Art History I and Introduction to
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Architecture, Art and Art History Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs. Managed two discussion sections of approximately 40 students, prepare and deliver weekly lectures, assist in syllabus planning, hold weekly office hours, responsible for grading all material
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2013
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Intern- Research Assistant (Summer), Raymond Learsy and Melva Bucksbaum
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Collection at the Granary, Sharon, CT. Researched artist bios for exhibition. General assistance with collection management, inventory, cataloging, registration, and art handling. Researched and wrote paper on mid-century artists’ books
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2012
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Server (Summer) Raymi, New York City
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2011-2012
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Intern- Exhibitions Assistant, C 24 Gallery, New York City. Assisted in exhibition design
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and installation, drafted wall labels and press releases, responsible for management of social media
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2011
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Line Cook (Summer), The Breslin, New York City
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2010-2011
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Administrative Assistant, Internal Medicine Associates, Bedminster, NJ
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2009-2010
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Sous-Chef, Agua Dulce, New York City. Assisted chef in menu planning and conception
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of special dishes, hired and trained new staff, managed kitchen, kept inventory of equipment and food stocks
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2009
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Intern- Exhibition’s Assistant (Spring), Phillip’s Museum of Art, Franklin & Marshall
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College, Lancaster, PA. Designed, curated, and installed ‘Cabinets of Curiosities’ exhibition, also produced related press release and wall labels
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Translator (Spring), Government Department, Franklin & Marshall College. Assisted in translating life-stories of immigrants seeking political asylum for use in federal court
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Garde Manger (Fall), Iron Hill Brewery, Lancaster, PA
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2008-2009
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Line Cook (Summer, Winter), Resto, New York City
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Fellowship:
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2012-2014
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Graduate Fellowship, University of Connecticut
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Publication:
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2017 |
“Review of Anne E. Dawson’s Rare Light: J. Alden Weir in Windham, Connecticut, 1882-1919,” Connecticut History Review (Spring) |
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Conferences, Symposium, & Panel Discussion:
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2016
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Southeastern College Art Conference, Blacksburg, VA
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Panel Co-Chairperson: “Feeding the World: Visualizing Agriculture’s Mark on the Land”
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2015
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American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO
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Paper: “Dan Barber & the Lost Flavor of Wheat”
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Panel: Chefs, Cuisine, and Convergence
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Contemporary Art Gallery, University of Connecticut, Storrs
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Panel: Food for Thought
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2014
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Mid America College Art Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX
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Paper: “Disputing Taste: Documenta 12, Ferran Adrià, and the Culinary Arts”
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Panel: At the Intersection of Food & Art
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Southeastern College Art Conference, Sarasota, FL
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Paper: “The Art of Modernist Cuisine”
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Panel: Contemporary Art Open Session
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Art History Graduate Symposium, University of Connecticut, Storrs
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Paper: “Disputing Taste: Documenta 12, Ferran Adrià, and the Culinary Arts”
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Guest Lectures:
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2016
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University of Connecticut, Storrs
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“The Art of Nursing”
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2015
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University of Connecticut, Storrs
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“Curatorial Practices”
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University of Connecticut, Storrs
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“Emerging Scholar: Life after Graduation”
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University of Connecticut, Storrs
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“Art, Life, and the Dissolution of Boundaries: Food as Art”
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Exhibitions:
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2017 |
Feasts+Festivals |
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November 6, 2017-February 8, 2018 |
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Curatorial Assistant |
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Museum of Food and Drink |
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2016 |
Visual AIDS |
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September 1-October 16 |
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Curator |
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William Benton Museum of Art |
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Guerrilla Girls: Art, Activism, and the ‘F’ Word
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March 24- May 22
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Curator
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William Benton Museum of Art
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2015
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Remembering the Vietnam War
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April 14-August 9
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Curator
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William Benton Museum of Art
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In the Paint: Basketball in Contemporary Art
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January 23-March 29
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Curator
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William Benton Museum of Art
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Sweet Sensations: Inspired by UConn Reads’ ‘The Omnivore’s Dilemma’
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January 23-March 29
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Curator
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William Benton Museum of Art
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Service:
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2013-2014
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Chief Financial Officer, Graduate Art History Society, University of Connecticut.
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Responsible for financial and budgeting aspects of the organization
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2008-2009
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Steward, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, Franklin & Marshall College. Responsible for kitchen
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management, duties included budgeting, hiring, ordering supplies, cooking, general organization and maintenance of space
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Certificate:
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2013
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Strategies for Increasing Student Participation in Class and Facilitating Effective
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Discussions, Institute of Teaching and Learning, University of Connecticut
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Professional Affiliations:
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Mid-America College Art Association
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Southeastern College Art Association
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Association for the Study of Food and Society
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Languages and Other Skills:
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French: fluent speaking and reading knowledge
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Spanish: advanced speaking, capable reading knowledge
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References:
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Available upon request
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