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Sharon Nathan (he/him) is a doctoral candidate at the University of Cologne in the a.r.t.e.s. Graduate School for the Humanities. His research explores refugee camps in post-war Germany through the lens of architectural history. In addition to his academic work, he is a scientific researcher at the Foundation for Art and Architecture, where he contributes to the sustainable redevelopment of regions impacted by open-cast coal mining in the Rhenish area. His work prioritizes community engagement and research-driven strategies for urban transformation.
Sharon holds a Master’s degree in Art History and German Studies from the University of Cologne. During his studies, he collaborated with the Forum Decolonizing Academia at the Global South Study Center (GSSC), where he co-organized a lecture series addressing the university’s colonial history and its enduring impact. He also gained international experience as a Teaching Associate at Williams College (MA, USA), contributing to the Graduate Art program within the Art History department.
Additionally, he was a participant in the Diversifying German Studies program at the University of Arizona and UC Berkeley. Sharon has curated over 20 exhibitions, including an adapted version of “People, Pictures, Places,- 1700 Years of Jewish Life in Germany,” which was displayed in Israel. Working at the Jewish MiQua-Museum in Cologne, he also transformed the exhibition into a virtual format, expanding its accessibility and reach.
Updated in February 2025