Lauren Graves

Lauren Graves is an accomplished professional in the field of art history and curation, currently serving as the Assistant Curator at Boston Athenæum since October 2021. In addition to this role, Lauren has held the position of Polly Thayer Starr Fellow in American Art and Culture. Academic experience includes a part-time lecturer role at Boston University from January to May 2023 and multiple positions at CUNY New York City College of Technology, including Adjunct Assistant Professor and Adjunct Lecturer from 2019 to 2021. Lauren’s educational background features a Doctor of Philosophy in Art History from Boston University, complemented by a Master's degree from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester. Notable previous roles include Curatorial Fellow at MIT Museum and Graduate Curatorial Intern at the National Gallery of Art, alongside significant research contributions related to Vancouver Photo-Conceptualism.