Dr. Julia Stachura is an art historian, independent curator, and Fulbright Ambassador. In 2025, she completed her PhD studies at the School of Humanities at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and in 2026 she defended her PhD with distinctions. In 2023–24, she was a Fulbright Junior Research Award grantee at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She has curated exhibitions in Poland and the United States, collaborating with art institutions and non-governmental organizations. Her research and curatorial practice focus on the photography of BIPOC women artists and artists from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as on the invisibility of power structures and the tangibility of memory.
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Fulbright Ambassador in Poznan, Poland
2024—26 Lecturer, Department of History, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
2023—24 Visiting Researcher, Department of Photography & Imaging (DPI), Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, Fulbright Junior Research Award
2023 Visiting Researcher, John-F.-Kennedy-Institut für Nordamerikastudien, Freien Universität Berlin, funded by Initiative of Excellence – Research University AMU
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At the Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Gratitude to Fulbright Poland for an enjoyable networking event at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, highlighting connections made and excellent organization.
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I 💜 NY(U)
Thank you, Tisch DPI, for your continuous support! Proud to be part of such an inspiring community!
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Graduation Photoshoot
After my PhD defense, a memorable photoshoot by Adalat Naghiyev captured my joy in a creatively inspiring studio, Mothrland Atelier.
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My PhD Defense
On March 19, I successfully defended my PhD with distinction, expressing gratitude to my advisor, committee, friends, family, and supporters, including Fulbright Poland, for their vital contributions and encouragement.
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MARTWE ŹRÓDŁA dla Miej Miejsce
The “GABINET” exhibition by Anna Kędziora at Centrum Kultury ZAMEK explores taxidermy, colonial perspectives on nature, and the history of collections through various artistic mediums.
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Dzień Fulbrighta na Akademii Teatralnej w Warszawie
On March 26, I enjoyed a fruitful day at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy in Warsaw, discussing Fulbright Poland scholarships and providing practical application writing tips.
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Fulbright Day na Politechnice Poznańskiej
On March 13, I attended an inspiring Fulbright Day at the Poznań University of Technology, sharing scholarship opportunities and insights. Gratitude to all participants and Fulbright Poland for support.
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Guest lecture in Łódź
Last week I had the pleasure of delivering a lecture at the Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź as part of the 18th International Triennial of Textile. My lecture, “Tangible Memories: Reconstructions of Memory…
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Save the date – Łódź
The event features Julia Stachura discussing how photography and fabric create tangible memories, emphasizing material experience, identity, and decolonial perspectives in art.
Polish art historian and independent curator with a passion for photography.
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