Martin Lister, photography scholar and new media theorist, dies at 78
At the age of 78, Martin Lister, an educator and author specializing in photography and new media, has passed away. He served as the head of the cultural studies department at the University of the West of England (UWE), where he engaged in scholarly research and delivered lectures throughout Europe and the UK. In 1995, he published 'The Photographic Image in Digital Culture,' which was updated in a second edition in 2013, exploring the transition from analogue to digital formats. Additionally, he co-wrote 'New Media: A Critical Introduction' in 2003, which distinguished new media from traditional forms like film, photography, and television. Lister's contributions offered insightful perspectives on the intersections of cultural studies, art history, and new media.
Key facts
- Martin Lister died aged 78.
- He was head of the school of cultural studies at the University of the West of England (UWE).
- He edited 'The Photographic Image in Digital Culture' (1995, second edition 2013).
- He co-authored 'New Media: A Critical Introduction' (2003).
- He lectured widely across Europe and the UK.
- His work focused on the entanglement of technologies with cultural ways of seeing.
Entities
Artists
- Martin Lister
Institutions
- University of the West of England
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Europe