Bri Robinson is a digital griot, art historian, and midwestern propagandist with a focus on the intersections of art, technology, and the sociological. They hold a B.A. from Kent State University in Sociology and Art History, along with a Master’s degree in Modern and Contemporary Art History from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Bri has an extensive background in curatorial research, historical conservation, and museum education, honed through roles at prestigious institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Studio Museum of Harlem, and the Kent State University Museum. Their work has consistently centered on amplifying perspectives from Black Midwesterners, both through traditional curatorial practices and innovative digital platforms.
As the co-founder of WITH(IN).DIGITAL, a pioneering initiative dedicated to supporting Black artists and creatives, Bri has become well-versed in digital media’s role in contemporary art. This initiative has seen successful collaborations such as E-Merge: Intersections of the Black Midwest through SPACES' Satellite Fund and Into the Respite with the Studio Museum of Harlem, underscoring Bri’s commitment to exploring the social intersections of race, gender and sexuality, along with the implications of art and technology.
