Fredo Rivera

Art and architectural historian Fredo Rivera ‘06 is Assistant Professor of Art History at Grinnell College, where he teaches classes on modern and contemporary architecture and urban visual culture, as well as the art of the Americas, with a focus on the Caribbean.  Professor Rivera’s current research includes art and architecture in modern Cuba, Haitian art, photography and visual culture, and the relationship of the art world and real estate development in contemporary Miami.

In addition to his Ph.D., Rivera has a Graduate Certificate in Latin American & Caribbean Studies from Duke University (2015), a Masters of Art in Art History from Duke University (2010), and a Bachelor of Arts (Africana Studies and Art History, with honors) from Grinnell College (2006).