Ashley Dimmig
About Ashley Dimmig
Ashley Dimmig serves as the Wieler Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow in Islamic Art at The Walters Art Museum and has been an Assistant Editor of Reviews at the International Journal of Islamic Architecture since 2020. She holds a PhD in History of Art from the University of Michigan and has extensive experience in art history and curation, particularly focusing on textiles and architecture from the Islamic world.
Work at The Walters Art Museum
Ashley Dimmig serves as the Wieler Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow in Islamic Art at The Walters Art Museum since 2019. In this role, she focuses on curatorial practices related to Islamic art, contributing to the museum's exhibitions and educational programs. Her expertise in Islamic art and architecture informs her work, enhancing the museum's offerings and outreach.
Current Role at International Journal of Islamic Architecture
Since 2020, Ashley Dimmig has held the position of Assistant Editor of Reviews at the International Journal of Islamic Architecture. In this capacity, she oversees the review process for scholarly articles, ensuring the quality and relevance of published content. Her editorial work supports the dissemination of research in the field of Islamic architecture.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Dimmig holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History of Art from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2012 to 2019. She also possesses two Master of Arts degrees in Art History, one from Indiana University Bloomington and another from Koç University in Istanbul. Her academic background is complemented by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History and Fiber Art from the Kansas City Art Institute.
Background in Ottoman Architectural Culture
Ashley Dimmig has a background in Ottoman architectural culture and history, having served as the Ekrem Hakkı Ayverdi Fellow at the Koç University Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations (ANAMED) in Istanbul from 2015 to 2016. Her research during this fellowship focused on the architectural practices and cultural significance of the Ottoman period.
Research Interests and Dissertation
Ashley Dimmig's research interests encompass art and architecture from Turkish and Persian spheres during the early modern and modern periods. Her dissertation, titled 'Making Modernity in Fabric Architecture: Imperial Tents in the Late Ottoman Period,' investigates the roles and symbolic meanings of tents within the Ottoman court from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century.