Dr. Bryan C. Keene

Dr. Bryan C. Keene (he/él/they/elle) is an internationally-recognized scholar, award-winning curator, student-centered educator, community mentor and activist, and a queer, non-binary parent. 

A published author or editor of seven books and over fifty articles, his research centers on global manuscript cultures, queer and trans representation in the visual arts, and policy change in museums. He teaches art history and theatre at Riverside City College, where he also serves as dramaturge for productions and advocates for LGBTQIA2+ student success as the Ally Training coordinator. He was previously an educator and curator at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles (2006-2009; 2010-2020) and serves as a leading voice in the International Council of Musuems (ICOM), the International Center of Medieval Art, and the Medieval Academy of America.

He received a PhD in Medieval Art History from The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London.