Nicole Marie Milchak, MFA

Nicole Marie Milchak, MFA, is a distinguished digital content professional and AI expert whose work bridges the worlds of art, philosophy, and emerging technology. With over 15 years of experience in digital content production, strategy, curation, design, and development, Nicole has built a reputation for creating immersive and visually compelling media experiences. Her expertise lies in connecting medium and message with authenticity, consistently delivering high-quality content across platforms while meeting organizational goals and user needs. She currently applies her skills as a Data Labeling Analyst at Meta (PDO) and as an AI Expert at Snorkel AI, contributing to the advancement of responsible and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies.

As a PhD candidate in Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts, Nicole is exploring the MetaBaroque—a nascent aesthetic framework addressing the intersection of human experience, machine intelligence, and the posthuman condition. Her research examines how cultural artifacts, performance, and media can embody the tension between ephemera and archive, eros and excess, as humans confront the evolving landscape of technological and aesthetic transformation. This interdisciplinary approach reflects her commitment to integrating philosophical inquiry with practical applications in media and technology.

Beyond her professional and academic endeavors, Nicole is a dedicated volunteer and advocate for the arts, contributing her time to organizations such as The Contemporary Austin and the U.S. Biennial. Known for her cerebral creativity, adaptability, and collaborative spirit, she is valued for her ability to navigate complex projects while inspiring innovation among colleagues and students alike. Nicole’s work is guided by a deep appreciation for aesthetics, ethics, and the transformative potential of media, AI, and philosophy to shape cultural and technological futures.

• UX Foundations: Multidevice Design
• UX Foundations: Research

• Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts - PhD

• The Contemporary Austin
• U.S. Biennial (aka Prospect New Orleans)