Emily L. Newman

Emily Newman is a writer, art historian, and professor, who specializes in contemporary art, gender studies, activism, and popular culture. Her current research is focused on late 20th and 21st century activist art, fashion, and visual culture. Additionally, she has co-edited collections in television studies, with a focus on channels and programming geared towards women, youth, and specific targeted audiences. Her first book concerned female body image and contemporary art, in particular, looking at the way that artists have addressed issues of women's body size by exploring dieting, obesity, eating disorders, cutting, etc. Originally from Oklahoma, Newman spends her free time traveling, reading, watching Lifetime movies, and hanging out with her adorable dog Fred.

Presently, Newman is Associate Professor of Art History at Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Department of Liberal Studies. She completed her PhD at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, where she specialized in contemporary art and gender studies. Attending The Pennsylvania State University, she earned her Masters Degree in art history, while previously graduating from Carleton College (Northfield, MN) with her BA in both studio art and art history.