About
Marko Mikael Marila (b. 1981) is a creative archaeologist and educator based in Helsinki, Finland. He holds a PhD in the history and philosophy of archaeology and has researched, published, and taught archaeological theory, cultural heritage, maritime archaeology, semiotics, and art/archaeology. Marila’s creative work combines archaeological methodologies, materialities, and sensibilities with the practices of contemporary art. His works have been exhibited in Finland, Switzerland, Portugal, and the United States, most recently at the Century House Historical Society in Rosendale, NY.
marko.marila(a)utu.fi
Academic positions
Postdoctoral researcher, University of Turku, Cultural Heritage Studies – Current
Postdoctoral researcher, University of Turku, Pori Laboratory of Play – 2021–2022
Postdoctoral researcher, University of Helsinki, Department of Cultures – 2019–2021
Visiting researcher, University of Copenhagen, Saxo Institute – 2017
Doctoral researcher, University of Helsinki, Department of Cultures – 2016–2019
Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Helsinki (History and philosophy of archaeology) – 2020
Master of Arts, University of Helsinki (Archaeology) – 2011
Bachelor of Arts, University of Helsinki (Archaeology) – 2010
Memberships
The Hub for Speculative Fabulation upon Incidental Observations
The Society for the Prevention of Staring into a Computer Screen for Twelve Hours a Day
marko.marila(a)utu.fi
Academic positions
Postdoctoral researcher, University of Turku, Cultural Heritage Studies – Current
Postdoctoral researcher, University of Turku, Pori Laboratory of Play – 2021–2022
Postdoctoral researcher, University of Helsinki, Department of Cultures – 2019–2021
Visiting researcher, University of Copenhagen, Saxo Institute – 2017
Doctoral researcher, University of Helsinki, Department of Cultures – 2016–2019
Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Helsinki (History and philosophy of archaeology) – 2020
Master of Arts, University of Helsinki (Archaeology) – 2011
Bachelor of Arts, University of Helsinki (Archaeology) – 2010
Memberships
The Hub for Speculative Fabulation upon Incidental Observations
The Society for the Prevention of Staring into a Computer Screen for Twelve Hours a Day