Cary Levine

Chairman Of The Board at Mopro

Cary Levine is a Professor of Contemporary Art History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.1 He specializes in contemporary art, criticism, and theory, with a focus on the intersection of art, political dissent, and activism.

Academic Background and Achievements

Levine received his Ph.D. from the Graduate Center, City University of New York.1 His academic career has been marked by several notable achievements:

He was awarded a J. Paul Getty Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.1 2
In 2014, he received the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prize for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement by Young Faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill.2
He has been selected as a semester-long visiting scholar for the University of Texas at Austin's Viewpoint Series focusing on contemporary art.2

Research and Publications

Levine's research primarily focuses on modern and contemporary art in Europe and North America. He has published extensively in this field:

His first book, "Pay for Your Pleasures: Mike Kelley, Paul McCarthy, Raymond Pettibon" (University of Chicago Press, 2013), examines the work of these artists in relation to post-1960s politics, popular culture, and mass media.1
He is currently working on a second book, "The Future is Present: Art, Technology, and the Work of Mobile Image," which explores the intersection of art and digital technologies.1 2

Teaching and Academic Roles

At UNC-Chapel Hill, Levine serves as:

Professor of Contemporary Art History1
Director of Undergraduate Studies for Art History1

His work is recognized for its innovative approach to scholarship, particularly in interpreting art within its cultural context and examining how art participates in cultural upheaval.2

While I couldn't find specific information about a LinkedIn username "carymopro," Levine does have a presence on professional networking platforms.3 4