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Samar Faruqi is a Lecturer at NUS College at the National University of Singapore. She holds a PhD and an MPhil in History of Art from the University of Cambridge and a BA Honours in Art History from Goldsmiths, University of London. Her doctoral thesis, completed under the supervision of Professor Jean Michel Massing, is titled 'British Orientalist Paintings in the Victorian Art World'. Prior to joining NUS College, she was a part-time Art History Lecturer at Yale-NUS College. She is a member of the teaching team for the Global Narratives module at NUS College. Her academic background includes earlier professional experience as Director of Research at Meem Gallery, where she contributed to publications on contemporary Iraqi art and Middle Eastern art, including work on exhibitions and catalogues such as those featuring Dia Al-Azzawi.
Dr Faruqi has participated in public academic discussions, including moderating or contributing to events on topics such as AI art and human creativity. She has also been involved in innovative teaching approaches, such as conducting Global Narratives classes outdoors as part of initiatives like Touch Grass Week at NUS College. Her research and teaching focus on art historical topics, including Victorian Orientalist paintings and representations in art, as well as broader global narratives in literature and visual culture. No major awards, fellowships, specific key publications with years, editorial roles, or committee appointments are detailed in official university profiles or academic records.
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