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I am a Researcher and Lecturer of Islamic Art History, and the History of Jewelry and Gemstones.
In particular I am interested in intersections of art and nature, the cultural significance of gemstones and jewelry, and rituals surrounding jewelry acquisition and wear.
I lecture and research for museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, where I have been a Researcher in the Department of Islamic Art since 2010. I have also worked as a consultant for the the Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Art in Toronto, Canada.
I teach art history at New York University and the Bard Graduate Center, and have previously taught at The University of Toronto.
I lead Art History focused group tours for Spiekermann Travel and Travel with the Met.
I am a Graduate Gemologist (GG) from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and hold a PhD. My dissertation (2024) focuses on the history of Indian diamonds, and the rise of the brilliant cut.
I an advisory board member of the Qilada Foundation. This year (2024) I am a “Curating the Silk Road” fellow at the Dunhuang Foundation.
I am open to opportunities for collaboration. Please contact me using the form below.
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