Bio

Brian McSherry is an attorney, artist, and educator, and an Assistant Professor of Contemporary Arts & Design at Ramapo College of New Jersey. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University at Buffalo, completing his JD and MFA in 2016.

McSherry’s research examines national and international case law relating to visual art and design, exploring the intersections of intellectual property, authorship, and the justice system. His interdisciplinary practice also investigates how design and emerging technologies can challenge established legal frameworks and facilitate social change. He has presented his work at international conferences spanning art, design, and law, including the Global Meeting on Law and Society, Design Incubation, the Design History Society Annual Conference, and the Art in Law in Art Conference at the University of Western Australia.

His work has been exhibited at Ethan Cohen Gallery, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, CICA Museum, RISD, Ejecta Projects, Web3Gallery, and AIGA Philadelphia, as well as at the Peru Design Biennial. McSherry holds citizenship in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.