We are delighted to announce that Meghaa Parvathy Ballakrishnen, successfully defended her dissertation, “Untitled: Nasreen Mohamedi, Geeta Kapur, and Art History’s Time,” last month. Meghaa has been awarded a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship from the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute (AGHI), joining the Johns Hopkins University Society of Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Meghaa has demonstrated exceptional scholarly promise and dedication throughout her time with us. This project, which aims to connect the collections of Baltimore-area institutions to create innovative artistic and public programs, exemplifies her commitment to bridging academic research with community engagement.

Meghaa’s project will work in dialog with local institutions, including Walters Art Museum; the Smithsonian Museums of Asian Art, African Art, American Art, the Hirshhorn, and the National Gallery of Art as they seek to address the relationship between art history and the environment.

The AGHI postdoctoral fellowship is a highly competitive award, reflecting the high caliber of Meghaa’s research and her potential to make significant contributions to the humanities. At Johns Hopkins University, and in close collaboration with the Baltimore Museum of Art’s Director’s Office and the Chief Curator’s office, Meghaa will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading artists, scholars, curators and critics and further develop this project, bringing valuable cultural and educational experiences to the Baltimore community.

We are incredibly proud of Meghaa’s achievements and look forward to the impact of her work.