Nubia Nurain Khan

I am Nubia Nurain Khan, a researcher, educator, and digital humanist working at the intersection of art history, spatial analysis, and computational methodologies. My work bridges historical research with digital tools to uncover the intricate relationships between cultural institutions and urban development.

As a Ph.D. candidate in Computational Media, Arts, and Cultures at Duke University, my research focuses on the emergence and evolution of New York City art galleries from 1786 to 1913. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial statistics, and data visualization, I explore how galleries shaped the city’s cultural and economic landscape. This interdisciplinary approach blends digital humanities, computational art history, and cultural economics, offering new ways to analyze historical art markets.

Beyond research, I am passionate about public scholarship and interdisciplinary teaching. As an instructor and teaching assistant, I integrate computational techniques into art history education, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural data through visual and analytical methods. Whether leading tours at the Nasher Museum of Art or developing digital projects, my goal is to make art history more accessible and engaging to diverse audiences.

This website serves as a hub for my research, teaching, and ongoing projects. Here, you will find insights into my work on mapping art markets, digital humanities methodologies, and my commitment to fostering an inclusive, data-driven approach to art historical research.

I invite you to explore my work and connect with me in this journey of reimagining art history through digital innovation and interdisciplinary inquiry.