Gregory Harris
About Gregory Harris
Gregory Harris serves as the Donald and Marilyn Keough Family Curator of Photography at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in photography and art history, with previous roles at the Art Institute of Chicago and Columbia College Chicago.
Work at High Museum of Art
Gregory Harris currently serves as the Donald and Marilyn Keough Family Curator of Photography at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia. He has held this position since 2021. Prior to this role, he was the Associate Curator of Photography at the same institution from 2018 to 2021. In these roles, he has curated major exhibitions focusing on contemporary photography and organized a photography symposium that brought together leading experts in the field. He has also developed educational programs aimed at engaging the community with the history of photography.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Harris studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Arts in Art History, Theory, and Criticism from 2007 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Art History from Columbia College Chicago, completed between 2003 and 2006. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both photography and art history, which he applies in his curatorial work.
Background
Gregory Harris has a diverse background in the field of photography and art curation. He began his career as an Imaging Technician for the Rapid Imaging Project at the Art Institute of Chicago from 2007 to 2009. He then transitioned to various curatorial roles, including Guest Curator for the Department of Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His experience spans multiple institutions and includes teaching as an Adjunct Faculty member at Columbia College Chicago.
Achievements
Gregory Harris has made significant contributions to the field of photography through his curatorial work and scholarly engagement. He has curated a major exhibition at the High Museum of Art that focused on contemporary photography and organized a symposium that featured discussions on the evolution of photographic art. Additionally, he has contributed to several photography journals and publications, providing insights into 20th-century art.