Ariele Hoffman
Academic, Curator, University of Melbourne sessional tutor of history, Arts writer
Qualifications
PhD candidate, MA by Research in History, BA (Hons) in History and Major in Photomedia
Areas of Expertise
Arts / Music / Literature, Australian Jewish history & community, Design and architecture, History / archaeology, Jewish history
My Biography
I am an academic at the University of Melbourne, teaching and lecturing in a range of history subjects and nearing the completion of my PhD which explores Jewish architects, designers and urban developers in mid-century Melbourne. Recent lectures I have given include explorations of Renaissance cities, migrants’ impact on modern Melbourne, and Jewish involvement in 20th century American culture. I enjoy the breadth of subjects I teach at Uni Melb, such as the history of Melbourne, histories of sexualities, the history of cities, the history of modern architecture, and the history of democracy. I was previously Curator of the Jewish Museum of Australia for five years where I developed, wrote, designed and installed 18 exhibitions, including Andy Warhol’s Jewish Geniuses, Can we talk about Poland? and The Jews of Greece, which all drew on my broad knowledge of Jewish history. I enjoyed a hands-on role, hosting a range of tours, lectures, workshop and public events while at the museum. I have completed an MA by Research and B.A.(Hons) on Jewish life in fin-de-siecle Vienna and Jewish involvement in 20th century American film, photography and literature. I am also engaged with the contemporary art world, having been an arts writer for Art Monthly and Art Guide Australasia and working at a range of galleries such as Neon Parc.