Experienced Art History & Theory Tutor | Sorbonne Graduate-Paris | 15+ Years University Teaching | Modern & Contemporary Visual Arts, Cinema & Performance | Decolonial & Critical Perspectives

I had the privilege of being taught by Alia during my fourth year of architecture, where she led two separate courses that bridged philosophy, cinema, art, and architecture, truly opening our horizons and expanding the way we think. Miss Alia Hamdan is the kind of professor who pushes her students to go far beyond simple written work, encouraging them to connect complex ideas and ideologies while reaching deeper layers of understanding. I highly recommend Alia Hamdan as a tutor to anyone curious and eager to learn and grow; even today, years after completing my Master’s degree in architectural design, I continue to seek out intellectual mentors like her who inspire me, elevate my thinking, and keep me sharp. If I ever had the opportunity to take another course with her, I would do so without hesitation.

Alia is an exceptional and highly committed teacher whose impact extends well beyond the classroom.

Alia was my university teacher and thesis advisor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Beirut. I worked with her one to one during my thesis, where she supported me in structuring my work, adopting a critical posture, and articulating complex ideas about art and politics. Her rigorous guidance pushed me to engage seriously with both the conceptual and practical dimensions of art. I would not have been able to write my thesis without her guidance.

In her class, one learns how to make and think art in a way that is attentive to both context and form. This mode of thinking continues to inform my practice today.

Whether you need support with writing art history essays, want to take a course on art, or seek advice on your artistic projects, I highly recommend her!