CCNY (CUNY)
https://substack.com/@dzhevanshirbenjamin
Igor Prokhorko
New York, New York
[email protected]
Summary
Interdisciplinary Cultural Analyst and Writer with a background in literary studies and media theory. Experienced in cross disciplinary collaboration across film, visual arts, and nonprofit sectors, bridging creative, administrative, and research teams to align institutional goals. Skilled in translating complex missions into development materials and reports through applied psychology and philosophy. Combine creative direction, research, and production to execute projects from concept through delivery
Education
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Visual Arts, Psychology, Literature, Cinema)
The City University of New York, New York, NY — January 2026
Distinction: Magna Cum Laude
Selected Coursework
- Film Theory and Visual Culture
- Abnormal Psychology and Psychoanalytic Theory
- Literature of Immigration and Belonging
- · Latin American and Japanese Film and Literature
- Interdisciplinary Research
- · Digital Media, Technology, and Society
Skills and Qualities
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Research Synthesis
- Creative Direction
- Project Coordination
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Visual Storytelling
- Institutional Writing
- Teaching & Knowledge Transfer
- Adaptability Across Contexts
Additional Training
· Project Management Foundations (CAPM), Stony Brook University, 2023
· Advanced Professional Communication for the New Immigrants, NYU, 2021
Moth Public Speaking, 2022
Publications & Exhibitions
- CUNY IT Conference, Selected Presenter, “Automating the Soul: Ethics, Anthropomorphism, and Language in LLMs” (2025)
- Creatives Rebuild New York Exhibition (2022)
- “COVID: Masks of Art” — International Exhibition (2021)
- “Sojourner” — World Snow Polo, Staff Photographer (2017)
Professional Experience
Digital Humanities Research Fellow, Stanford University, 07/2025 - 10/2025
- Conducted interdisciplinary research on large language models and AI ethics through literary theory, psychoanalysis, and philosophy of mind.
- Examined anthropomorphism, trust, and epistemic erasure in human–AI interaction.
- Selected to present findings at academic forums, including City College of New York IT 2025.
Curator, Researcher, Cultural Consultant, Grant Writer Self Employed, DZHEVANSHIR PROJECTS LLC 8/2017 - Present
New York, NY - Los Angeles, CA - Aspen, CO
· Produced visual and mixed-media projects exploring relationships between image, text, and perception.
· Collaborated with filmmakers, curators, and nonprofit teams on concept-driven film and public art projects.
· Assisted with exhibition design, installation planning, and program documentation.
· Translated artistic and conceptual work into clear institutional narratives.
· Supported projects from concept through execution across curatorial, production, and administrative functions.
Gallery Manager, Karl Hollinger | Annex Gallery, Aspen, CO 10/2017 – 04/2018
- Managed gallery operations during seasonal exhibitions.
- Coordinated installation, artwork handling, and exhibition logistics.
- Established gallery presence on ArtNet and Instagram.
- Liaised with institutions and supported artist representation.
Fashion Stylist, Acne Studios Corp., 33 Greene St, New York, NY 09/2019 – 01/2021
- Delivered client-focused service within a luxury retail environment in SoHo.
- Developed product expertise in leather goods, denim, and accessories.
- Built and maintained a returning client base, contributing to increased sales performance.
- Supported brand identity through styling and client engagement.
Assistant Architect, MosProject-2 12/2014 – 09/2015
- Assisted in architectural design development and documentation.
- Supported drafting, modeling, and coordination processes.
Fine Art Gallery Assistant, Baldwin Fine Art Gallery | Internship 08/2015 – 04/2016
- Supported exhibition preparation, installation, and artwork handling.
- Assisted with sales coordination and archive management.
- Worked with artists including Tom Sachs, Marilyn Minter, Mickalene Thomas, Donald Baechler, and Robert Mapplethorpe archives.
Technical Skills
- Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, DaVinci), AutoCAD, Revit, Unity, Visual Studio Code
- Production: Video production, post-production, color correction, digital asset management
- Photography: DSLR and 35mm film, studio lighting, composition
- Coding: Some C ++, qualitative coding software, GitHub
Awards and Honors
City College of New York — Mike and Dean’s Scholarship, Autumn 2025
City College of New York — Dean’s List, 2022
City College of New York — Dean’s List, 2023
City College of New York — Dean’s List, 2024
City College of New York — Dean’s List, 2025
Creatives Rebuild New York — Guaranteed Income Artist Grant, 2021 to 2022
Research & Academic Skills
- Digital humanities and critical computation
- Qualitative research and symbolic analysis
- Academic writing and presentation, film and media analysis
Practice Interests
Film and media theory; visual culture; psychoanalysis and technology; AI ethics; architecture and spatial storytelling; literature and migrant experience.